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Holiday Films Are in the Works!

One of my favorite time of the year is the holiday season. I love Christmas for many reasons, especially my grandkids and grandnephews. We always find time to watch our old and new favorite Christmas …

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Watch the Featurette Wicked on Singing Live

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Synopsis: Wicked, …

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Another Love Story in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, here’s an impactful new film Another Love Story, now available for streaming on TUBI. This timely film sheds light on the emotional and psychological journey of domestic abuse survivors …

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Despicable Me 4 with One of My Little Minions

We enjoyed it! 

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It Was A Twisters Night

My #1 grandson and I screened the new #TwistersMovie last night. And it was a long overdue date, too. The film was much better than we expected. It had its excitements that kept you on …

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Finding Dory Blows the Top Off at the Box-Office!

Dory, Finding Dory, Ellen DeGeneres, Ty Burrell, Ed O’Neill, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Eugene Levy, Kaitlin Olson, ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S., Andrew Stanton, producer Lindsey Collins

Andrew Stanton, producer Lindsey Collins,
Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Eugene Levy,
Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell and Ed O’Neill
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Yes! Disney•Pixar has another HIT! Finding Dory has broken US box office record. And of course, Dory is cute! Dory was always the cute one, and it was awesome to see her back after all these years.

They are some great laughs and sweetness in this film that I enjoyed. And for the new generation who are just getting to know her, they’ll be happy. I was happy to have it be the first theater movie my grandnephew got to attend.Dory, Finding Dory 2, Ellen DeGeneres

The only criticism I have is that it seemed a little long and a bit darker than Finding Nemo. Nemo had its darkness too but it was quick and at the beginning. And for those of us who’s kids watched Finding Nemo when it first came out, Nemo will always have a special place in our hearts.

Stanton & Collins

Stanton & Collins

The funny cast

The funny cast

Now we’ll share the audio with the director Andrew Stanton, producer Lindsey Collins and cast, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Eugene Levy, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Ed O’Neill, and Ellen DeGeneres.

The list of voice actors for this film is very impressive, with the likes of Diane Keaton, Idris Elba, Dominic West, Bill Hader, and thanks Sigourney Weaver. — A.O.

Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Al Coronel A New Face on TNT’s The Last Ship

Al Coronel

Al Coronel

Actor Al Coronel talks to Jesus Figueroa of Thisfunktional about joining the cast of The Last Ship for Season 3 as politician Manuel Castillo.

Coronel is no rookie when it comes to the limelight, as he can be seen in plenty of other shows including CBS’ Rush Hour, ABC’s Secrets and Lies, NBC’s Heist, and Telemundo’s Sin Verguenza.

He is also in the upcoming film The Darkness, starring Kevin Bacon and Radha Mitchell and has also just been casted in the new Wolverine film alongside Hugh Jackman.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, the bilingual actor currently resides in his hometown.

A military veteran himself, Coronel continues to support vets through the Veterans in Film and Television program, participating in many events for the members.

Al Coronel

Al Coronel

Coronel is very involved with Children’s Hospital LA as he is a co-host of their annual December blood drive.

TNT’s The Last Ship season 3 premieres with a special two-hour premiere on June 19.

Now listen in on Jesus and Al’s conversation.

Matthew McConaughey in Free State of Jones

free-state-of-jones-Free State Jones_rgbDirected by four-time Oscar® nominee Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville), and starring Oscar® winner Matthew McConaughey, Free State of Jones is an epic action-drama set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy.

The film is in theaters June 24.

The LEGO Batman Movie 2017

The LEGO Batman

The LEGO Batman movie is still a year away, but we had to share this Batcave teaser.

Sing Arrives in Theaters December 21

Sing PosterSing is written and directed by Garth Jennings with the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Jennifer Saunders, Peter Serafinowicz, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, Nick Offerman, and Beck Bennett.

Pete’s Dragon Official US Trailer

petes_dragon_ver2See the film when it flies onto the big screen in 3D on August 12!

Synopsis: For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales…until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley).

Win a Copy of 10 Cloverfield Lane A Thriller from Producer J.J. Abrams on Bluray

10 Cloverfield LaneWe have two copies to giveaway, the Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD available June 14 and Digital HD is available now.

Would you like to win a copy? Then just click here to send us an e-mail with your name and address.

We’ll draw the winners at 8A (PT) on Thursday, JUNE 16.

A Conversation with Playwright Odalys Nanin

Odalys Nanin

Odalys Nanin

Odalys Nanin is more than an award-winning playwright and producer. She is MACHA THEATRE (Mujeres Women Advancing Culture, History & Art).

Skin of Honey

Skin of Honey

After knowing her for many years, I finally sat down with her to talk about all the different hats she has worn in her career; and we had a lively conversation.

The theatre is collaborating this June with the Hollywood Fringe festival–LA’s largest celebration of the performing arts.

Odalys Nanin

Odalys Nanin

Nanin is setting the stage for theatrical excellence, bringing (back by popular demand) on Macha Theatre’s stage the Landmark Lesbian play, Skin of Honey, which opens June 11, 2016 as part of the Fringe One City One Pride.

Now sit back and listen in. — A.O.

Cast of Garbo’s Cuban Lover ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Cast of Garbo’s Cuban Lover
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

Warcraft in Theaters Now Plus More

WarcraftThere’s a lot to like of Warcraft, visually it’s fantastic! For gamers and fanboys, they will enjoy that. And it holds up fine as a stand-alone movie for those who aren’t familiar with the game.

Spent a great time coloring with these kids at the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles.

Spent a great time coloring with these kids at the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles

The storyline is interesting even thought the dialogue at times seemed cheesy. And I can see a sequel in the near future.

We got to sit in on a press conference with some of the actors and the director, who talked about the whole process of making the film. And you can listen to it here.

We also took part in a friendly soccer match in celebration of the release of Warcraft and LA Copa America Centenario. The event took place at the Boys and Girls Club of East Los Angeles, where the kids colored and recreated some of the characters of the film; and they built their own interpretation of a castle too.

Warcraft Cast

Warcraft Cast

The stars of the film are: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Dominic Cooper, Ben Schnetzer, Ruth Negga, Toby Kebbell, Rob Kazinsky, Clancy Brown, Daniel Wu and directed by Duncan Jones.

©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

The players and their supporters for a friendly ‪‎soccer‬ game. The grey shirts won.

The players and their supporters for a friendly ‪‎soccer‬ game. The grey shirts won.

The fun continued with the sheriff's and fire department support.

The fun continued with the sheriff’s and fire departments support.

The Conjuring 2 Succeeds in its Fright Level

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga

Francis Oconnor and Madison Wolfe

Francis Oconnor and Madison Wolfe

If you liked the first Conjuring, you are going to love this one; and it should be seen on the large screen with a movie audience.

It is more than a good scare, it is a love story, it shows the affection and love that Lorraine and Ed Warren had for each other.The Conjuring 2

Director James Wan, writers David Leslie, Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes

Director James Wan, writers David Leslie, Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes

I think The Conjuring 2 does its job and more. I personally jumped at least three times that I can remember.

In this film, the Warren’s, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. And it’s one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations.

We got to talk to the actors (Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances O’Connor, and Madison Wolfe), and filmmakers (writers Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes, David Leslie Johnson, director James Wan, and producer Peter Safran) about the making of this new film. And now you can listen on the conversations.

Frances O’Connor & Madison Wolfe

Frances O’Connor & Madison Wolfe

Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson

Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson

Hayes, Hayes, & Johnson

Hayes, Hayes, & Johnson

James Wan

James Wan

The film also stars newcomers Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Simon Delaney, Franka Potente, and Simon McBurney.

It’s an awesome fright! — A.O.

Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.

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