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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
L-r: Dylan O’Brien, Mark Wahlberg and Gina Rodriguez
On April 20th, 2010, one of the world’s largest man-made disasters occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. This story honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone’s lives forever.
The film has an impressive cast, Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg, Golden Globe® nominee Kurt Russell, Academy Award® nominee John Malkovich, Golden Globe® winner Gina Rodriguez, Dylan O’Brien, Academy Award® nominee Kate Hudson, and directed by Peter Berg.
Helena Bonham Carter and Angela Ortíz Photos: Lupe Rodriguez Haas
I liked this Alice more than the first one; to me, it felt like it had an empowering message for young ladies and girls. I didn’t miss having so much of the Hatter in this film. It was all about the women for me, even though the story was about finding the Hatter’s family.
Alice Through the Looking Glass reunites the all-star cast from the blockbuster phenomenon, Alice in Wonderland, including: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, and Helena Bonham Carter, along with the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, and Timothy Spall. We are also introduced to several new characters: Zanik Hightopp (Rhys Ifans), the Mad Hatter’s father and Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen), a peculiar creature who is part human, part clock.
T-b: Director James Bobin, Anne Hathaway, producer Suzanne Todd and Mia Wasikowska Photos: Angela María Ortíz S.
The film is directed by the very funny James Bobin, who we caught up with at a press event, along with Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and producer Suzanne Todd. The staging for the press conference was set up just like a tea party.
Along with sharing the press conference audio, I get to finally share our conversation with the super-talented Helena Bonham Carter (Red Queen) that was done over a month ago. She talked to us about juggling family, career and friendships. Please listen in; it’s a good one.
Bobin, Hathaway, Todd & Wasikowska
Helena Bonham Carter
The studios are going all out with Digital 3D™, Real D 3D and IMAX® 3D, Disney’s Alice Through the Looking Glass opens in U.S. theaters on May 27.
Another film in the X-Men franchise is here for us to consume. Director Bryan Singer returns with X-men: Apocalypse, and it’s pretty good. It has the best villain I’ve seen in a long time in Oscar Isaac as En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse. And if you’ve never seen an X-Men movie, this could be the one to start with—it is the beginning.
The plot: since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.
The rest of the cast include Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, Lucas Till, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Josh Helman, Lana Condor, and Ben Hardy.
MaMa has many messages in it; and they are all good ones. The most important one is, to live to the fullest no matter what is thrown at you.
I’ve been a long time fan of Penélope Cruz’ work and this is the most mature role I’ve seen her in. I liked the visuals it worked without it being too gimmicky.
The film brings you in and holds your interest.
The plot: Ma Ma follows Magda (Cruz) as she experiences tragedies and miracles alike. Just as Magda is diagnosed with breast cancer, she meets Arturo (Luis Tosar), a devoted husband and father in the midst of unspeakable loss. Their chance encounter leads both down a path of strength, grace, love, and rebirth.
Angela Ortíz and Louis Love Photos: Jose Ángel Torres Reyes
Se Fija!Angela Ortíz joined Louis Love on Nuke the Fridge second Podcast. We talked about Fear of the Walking Dead, Wonder Con, and Ratchet and Clank. And now you can listen in, just click on the audio box.
Beauty and the Beast, is a retelling of Disney’s 1991 classic animated film that stars Emma Watson (Belle) and Dan Stevens (the Beast). Also starring Kevin Kline, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, and directed by Bill Condon, which hits theaters March 17, 2017.
See how special effects master, executive producer/director Greg Nicotero talk about all the things they are doing to make this new attraction fantastic.
Check out our fun previous coverage on the Walkers auditionshere. Official Opening Date, Monday, July 4.
Star Trek Beyond(July 22) Starring John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldaña, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella, Idris Elba, and directed by Justin Lin.
Ghostbusters (July 15)
Is back with Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Charles Dance, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Chris Hemsworth. Directed by Paul Feig and written by Paul Feig and Katie Dippold. Based on the film “Ghostbusters” written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and directed by Ivan Reitman.
We’ve only seen the trailer, but this web series looks hilarious!
America Ferrera shared the trailer on her Facebook page. She said, ”Finally! I get to show you the trailer for GENTE-FIED, a new web series I executive produced with MACRO…It’s a funny and heartfelt peek into the lives of the people in the changing Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights…A series that proudly features all Latinos both in front of and behind the camera! So proud of it!”
The series main casts are Alicia Sixtos (Ana), Art Bonilla (Javier), Edsson Morales (Chris), Rafael Sigler (Pancho), Sal Velez, Jr. (Erik), Victoria Ortiz (Josie), Yareli Arizmendi (Lupe) and featuring America Ferrera, Montse Hernandez, Brittany Ashley, Jenny Lorenzo, Rickey Thompson, and Soledad St. Hilaire.
There’s no release date yet, but we’ll let you. — A.O.
The Nice Guys is one of those films that gives you more than you expected. It is smart and full of some crazy laughter—a true comedy caper. I really enjoyed the acting, especially newcomer Angourie Rice, who steals a lot of the scenes in the film—and of course, all the 70s nostalgia.
It brings back memories of old film noir, which I’m a huge fan of. And listening to the writer Anthony Bagarozzi and director Shane Black, you hear about the types of books and films they enjoy, and how doing this film let them do a private-eye story that you don’t see any more.
Black & Silver
Anthony Bagarozzi
Shane Black and producer Joel Silver were asked about the new Predator. Black said, “it’s in the works.”
Angourie Rice told us about her meeting with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. She gave us her description of her character, Holly, and talked about some of her future plans.
Angourie Rice
Ryan Gosling
Russell Crowe
The Nice Guys also stars Margaret Qualley, Yaya DaCosta, Kim Basinger, Matt Bomer, Keith David, and Beau Knapp.
You can listen in on all the lively conversations here. Just click on the audio boxes. — A.O.
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE are COMING TOGETHER…Watch at home with your BEST BUBS again and again and again!
Add The Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film of All-Time to Your Marvel Studios Movie Collection when it arrives on Digital on October 1 and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 22.
Experience all the laughs with hours of all-new exclusive bonus content including a gag reel, deleted scenes, filmmaker commentary and all-new featurettes!
Cast Ryan Reynolds (Wade Wilson/Deadpool), Hugh Jackman (Logan/Wolverine), Emma Corrin (Cassandra Nova), Matthew Macfadyen (Mr. Paradox), and Dafne Keen (Laura / X-23).
° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° Veep: The Complete Series. All 65 episodes from the 17-Time Emmy® Award winning series will be available to purchase on Blu-ray October 22.
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be releasing the complete series. Get ready to binge on all 65 episodes (seven seasons) from HBO’s Emmy® award-winning original series, along with all the previously released special features. The political comedy series follows United States Vice President Salina Meyer (Julia Louis Dreyfus) and her incompetent team as they attempt to secure a legacy, but often instead become bogged down in day-to-day political games. Pre-order your copy today. Also starring Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Matt Walsh, Sufe Bradshaw, Kevin Dunn, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Sarah Sutherland, and Clea DuVall. The series was created by Armando Iannucci.
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The West Wing: The Complete Series for the first time ever on Blu-ray, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed series. Get ready to binge all 156 episodes from NBC/WBTV’sEmmy® Award-winning original series.
The brilliant political drama, following an extraordinarily intimate look at an American President and the inner workings of the White House, will be available to own on Blu-ray on October 1.
Widely considered one of the best series of all time, The West Wing remains a landmark achievement in television, earning 26 Emmys, including four for Outstanding Drama Series. With its sharp writing and memorable ensemble cast, the show continues to inspire audiences with its intimate look at the triumphs, sacrifices and inner politics of the White House.
Created by Aaron Sorkin who executive produced with Thomas Schlamme, and John Wells, The West Wing stars Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, and Martin Sheen. The series was produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
The Complete Series Includes all 156 episodes from all seven seasons on 28 discs, plus over 20 commentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, unaired scenes, gag reels and more.
° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° HBO’s The Gilded Age: The Complete Second Season to DVD on October 1, 2024. The Gilded Age season 2 was recently nominated for six Emmy® Awards including Outstanding Drama Series. Indulge in all 8 episodes from the second season of the historical drama that won fans over with its charming cast and compelling storylines plus over 20 pieces of bonus content including never-before-released featurettes.
The Gilded Age season 2 cast includes Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Ben Ahlers, Michael Cerveris, Kelley Curran, Taissa Farmiga, and more.
The American Gilded Age was a period of significant economic change, conflict between old and new systems, and fortunes made and lost.
° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° FRIENDS: The Complete Series in 4K Ultra HD for the first time on September 24.
This ultimate collector’s set features ALL 10 seasons from one of television’s most popular sitcoms completely remastered–plus all new bonus content!
Pre-order your copy now.
From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston).
FRIENDS marks its 30th anniversary this year, the beloved TV series continues to hold an enduring place in popular culture and hearts worldwide.
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