We liked this western. The story and the complexity of the main characters kept you captivated. The Dead Don’t Hurt is a powerful and profoundly personal cinematic western written and directed by Viggo Mortensen. In theaters nationwide May …
Coming to theaters on April 26. Tickets available now. Unsung Hero is a deeply moving story about an immigrant family that arrived in the USA in the 1970s, braving the unknown to pursue a better future. …
A Thousand Pines, the documentary is directed and produced by Sebastián Díaz and Noam Osband, follows a season of Oaxacan tree planters traveling the United States and explores the hidden world of guest workers regrowing …
Ready for some action? Check out the trailer with Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth in Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the much-anticipated return to the iconic dystopian world he created more than …
Being old enough to remember when Shirley Chisholm ran for president and the feeling it left you with was, boy, she had guts! Her slogan was “Unbought and Unbossed.” —A.O. Regina King stars as Shirley …
We’ve watched Flamin’ Hot twice and enjoyed it both time. It is truly a rags to riches story. It has a lot of heart, humor and determination, brought to you by some very talented actors.
The story:Flamin’ Hot is the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
The film is directed by Eva Longoria, and stars Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haybert, Emilio Rivera, Brice Gonzalez, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Wals, Bobby Soto, Jimmy Gonzales, Hunter Jones, and Pepe Serna.
The biggest film of the year arrives home with all-new bonus features in The Super Mario Bros. movie ‘Power Up Edition,’ available to own on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on June 13 in the US and Canada, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
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Our other crew, checked out The Super Mario Bros. movie. Check out what JimmityCritic (11yrs), had to say below.
It made me cry cuz it was that good and I wish that the Mario games could actually be the way the movie is made because there was a lot more free roaming and it would be a lot more fun. The storyline is easier to follow in the movie, then in the video games
I feel that some of the villains for example, King boo was under used.
I feel Bowser could have used his power star at the beginning of his fight with Mario but overall, he had a good storyline and his motives were clear from the start.
This could be a good family movie especially when trying to find a movie to watch during family movie night because it has a lot of elements of comedy getting through struggles and a wonderful good vs evil storyline.
Based on the world of Nintendo’s Mario games, the film invites audiences into a vibrant, thrilling new universe.
Synopsis: While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
Showcasing an all-star lineup who voice the iconic pop culture characters, The Super Mario Bros. stars Anya Taylor-Joy (Last Night in Soho, The Queen’s Gambit), Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Seth Rogen (Neighbors, An American Pickle), Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda franchise) and Fred Armisen (Wednesday, Portlandia).
Boasting an A CinemaScore® and 96% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, the Nintendo and Illumination-produced pop-culture spectacular of the year comes home in a next-level experience, unlocking over 30-minutes of bonus content that is sure to delight all Super Mario Bros. fans. Available on June 13.
We are looking forward to the highly anticipated CG-Animated theatrical film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is only in theaters on August 2. Check out the trailer below.
Synopsis: After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
The film is directed by Jeff Rowe, co-directed by Kyler Spears. The screenplay is by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit.
Cast Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, Nicolas Cantu, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Natasia Demetriou, Ayo Edebiri, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, Brady Noon, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and Maya Rudolph.
Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. And brought to you by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies.
Across the Spider-Verse, the second installment in the trilogy of the Spider-Verse saga, is so much fun to watch. The different animation styles take you on some psychedelic trips that all work seamlessly. The soundtrack is also a character of its own.
My date for the film premiere, was my number one grandson, who wished the film was another hour long. The easter eggs are clever and fun through the film.
Now go out and check out the fun. Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse in theaters June 2.
Synopsis: Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson. The cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, Karan Soni, Jason Schwartzman, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Greta Lee, Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone, Shea Whigham, and Oscar Isaac.
If you are a fan of season one, look out! Season two starts streaming on June 2 on Prime Video.
The plot:With Love is a romantic dramedy centered on siblings Lily and Jorge Diaz, as they navigate big life changes and rely on their equally big family to get them through. Following her whirlwind romance with Santiago, Lily decides to focus all her energy on a personal journey of self-love, by growing her makeup styling business and looking into homeownership. But when both Santiago and Nick profess their feelings for her, Lily wrestles with what is best for her future. Meanwhile Jorge begins to question whether he and Henry are truly compatible. When he meets Henry’s proud Texan parents, he can’t decide whether the relationship is a fairy tale or a nightmare.
With Love stars Emeraude Toubia (Lily Diaz), Mark Indelicato (Jorge Diaz Jr.), Rome Flynn (Santiago Zayas), Desmond Chiam (Nick Zhao), Vincent Rodriguez III (Henry Cruz), Isis King (Sol Perez), Todd Grinnell (Dr. Miles Murphy), Constance Marie (Beatriz Diaz), Benito Martinez (Jorge Diaz Sr.),Renée Victor (Marta Delgado), Pepe Serna (Luis Delgado), and Andre Royo (Santiago’s father).
With Love is created and executive produced by Gloria Calderón Kellett alongside executive producer Andy Roth. With Love is co-produced by Calderón Kellett’s production company, GloNation, and Amazon Studios.
We got to screen the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, and of course we didn’t know what to expect. And what a delight this film is, and it is visually stunning. I right away gave it, two thumbs up!
If you remember the animated musical classic, and loved it! I think you’ll enjoy this version also. Halle Bailey is perfect as Ariel. Her voice is amazing, when she sang “Part of your World,” you had a room full of movie critics breakout in spontaneous clapping. There was lots of good laughter through the theater, especially when Daveed Diggs (voice of Sebastian) and Awkwafina (voice of Scuttle) were on screen. Especially during the rap they did together. Which was one of the highlights of the film.
Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, was fantastic. The whole cast were enjoyable to watch. It includes Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Jacob Tremblay (voice of Flounder), Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina, Art Malik as Sir Grimsby, and Javier Bardem as King Triton.
Synopsis:The Little Mermaid is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life–and her father’s crown–in jeopardy.
The film is directed by Rob Marshall with a screenplay by David Magee. The songs feature music from Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
There’s a brand new soundtrack for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is available now to Pre-Save, Pre-Add or Pre-Order here.
Disney’s live-action reimagining of Oscar®-winning animated musical classic swims into theaters May 26, 2023.
In this fun conversation with EG Daily (Tommy Pickles) and Tara Strong (Dil Pickles), the beloved voice actors talk about their careers and love for these two characters.
Season two of the original Nickelodeon animated series RUGRATS, following the iconic babies–Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Phil and Lil–as they explore the world and beyond from their wildly imaginative point-of-view. The series first 13 episodes of the second season is now streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.
It was good seeing Ana Ortiz being a bad-ass boss. Always great watching David Zayas do his thing. There’a lot of action in this desert thriller. And it is bloody too.
Synopsis: An Australian lone wolf’s quiet existence is shattered when he learns that the woman he once loved and thought was dead is alive and held captive by ruthless gangsters. Now, to take on this dangerous criminal organization, he must seek out allies and storm into a world of violence to rescue the love of his life in this gritty, modern day violent fairytale. Director by Ben Milliken.
SNAG stars Ben Milliken, Jaime Camil, Jonny Beauchamp, David Zayas, Sofia Castro, Michelle Ortiz, and Ana Ortiz.
We are looking forward to this series! It starts on Sunday, April 16 on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock. They are six episodes in total.
Synopsis: In Leguizamo Does America, John Leguizamo travels across the country to bring viewers inside America’s thriving Latino communities-all with his characteristic edge, energy, and wit. From San Juan to East L.A. with some surprising stops in between. Leguizamo will celebrate the history, culture, food, and other contributions of Latinx people shaping America, from young actors sharing their heartfelt stories at a Washington, D.C. Latino theater, to the immigrants who transformed the city of Chicago and the indigenous people of Puerto Rico who invented barbecue. It’s part politics, part road trip, and part history lesson, all wrapped in a vintage Leguizamo adventure, showcasing the fastest-growing demographic in the nation.
Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal now on Digital!
The spectacular fantasy feature films from prolific genius Jim Henson the pop culture masterpieces Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal are set to unleash globally on Digital on February 6, 2024 by Shout! Studios in collaboration with The Jim Henson Company.
Movie enthusiasts and collectors will relish the definitive digital releases of Labyrinth (starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly) and The Dark Crystal (starring Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, and Frank Oz), available for purchase and/or rent across major digital entertainment platforms around the world.
Each movie boasts new digital key art and trailer. Whether reliving childhood memories or discovering these two ground-breaking movies for the first time, prepare to be spellbound as you embark on these mesmerizing cinematic journeys that will ignite your imagination like never before.
Moreover, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal will be available together in a digital bundle on select platforms for the first time, allowing loyal fans and movie collectors to own and enjoy both iconic movies.
Jim Henson masterfully created completely original fantastical worlds that transcend imagination–brimming with magic and mystery, complete with a host of iconic characters. Whether it is the world of Thra, or the Goblin King’s Labyrinth, these unforgettable realms reflect Henson’s unparalleled talent to bring the magical, the whimsical, the bizarre, and the extraordinary to life. Labyrinth is of special interest to David Bowie fans worldwide as the film contains original songs written and recorded by Bowie especially for the film.
° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° Marvel Studios’ The Marvels is available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu now and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 13. Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes and an audio commentary from co-writer/director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco. Synopsis: Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole, her powers are entangled with super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and work together to save the universe.
The film stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Seo-Jun Park, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and Samuel L. Jackson. Nia DaCosta directs, and Kevin Feige is the producer.
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Trolls Band Together
Get ready for an all-star family reunion like no other in the latest chapter of DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise, now with a Sing-Along edition! As Poppy (Anna Kendrick) grows closer to her now boyfriend Branch (Justin Timberlake), she discovers his secret past as a member of her favorite boyband, BroZone, with his four estranged brothers. When Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-stars, Branch and Poppy embark on an action-packed journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd. Along the way Poppy uncovers a family secret of her own, a long-lost sister named Viva (Camila Cabello). Trolls Band Together features the franchise’s signature psychedelic joy-bomb of new and classic pop hits that will have you singing and dancing along over and over again!
Also starring Eric André, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, Troye Sivan, Daveed Diggs, Kid Cudi, Zosia Mamet, and RuPaul Charles.
Trolls Band Together available to own now on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD in the US, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° True Detective: Night Country new season is on Digital now. It will be available on Blu-ray™ and DVD July 9, with bonus features. You can purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now.
True Detective: Night Country is available now to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more.
Set in Alaska, True Detective: Night Country follows detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis), as they investigate the disappearance of eight scientists. When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the eight men who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace. To solve the case, detectives Danvers and Navarro will have to confront the darkness they carry in themselves, and dig into the haunted truths that lie buried under the eternal ice.
In addition, the season also stars John Hawkes, Christopher Eccleston, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Anna Lambe, Aka Niviâna, Isabella Star Lablanc, and Joel D. Montgrand.
Issa López is the showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer.
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We’ve watched Flamin’ Hot twice and enjoyed it both time. It is truly a rags to riches story. It has a lot of heart, humor and determination, brought to you by some very talented actors.
