Jamal Sims and Angela Ortíz
Now check out the full interview below. Photos: ©2019 Angela María Ortíz S.
We got to talk to the female leads of Pantelion’s Tod@s Caen, Martha Higareda, Miri Higareda and Claudia Álvarez. In Spanglish.In an all-out battle of the sexes, Martha Higareda (Queen of the South, Altered Carbon) tells us how she came up with the film premise. Watch and listen to her funny story in the video interview below.
Higareda not only co-wrote the film with Cory Brusseau; she is one of the producers, along with her sister Miriam Higareda (El Chema), .
L-r Miri Higareda, Angela Ortíz, Martha Higareda and Claudia Álvarez
Synopsis: Following up their success on the record-breaking No Manches Frida 2, Omar Chaparro and Martha Higareda pair up again for the big screen with the hilarious romantic comedy TOD@S CAEN. Adán (Chaparro) is a charming seducer who believes he knows how to make any woman swoon. He prepares to teach his friends the art of conquering women, using his array of bullet-proof rules of seduction. Mia (Higareda) is an ambitious producer that dreams of having her own TV show on women empowerment called “Todos Caen,” a strategic guide to dating that teaches you just how to hook a man—and have him eating from the palm of your hand in no time.
Todos Caen also stars Consuelo Duval, Anabel Ferreira, Edgar Vivar, Mauricio Barrientos, and Santiago Michel. In theaters August 30. — A.O.
El Norte, the epic, widely acclaimed masterpiece about the dreams of immigrants and the promise of America, will return to movie theaters in select markets this September in a special one-day-only 35th anniversary presentation from Fathom Events and Lionsgate.
Como la flor, con tanto amor; ‘Lullaby renditions of Selena.’ The album pays tribute to the iconic “Queen of TexMex”, with songs like “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” and “Dreaming of You”, that both loyal fans and newcomers will enjoy. With the passionate sounds of her popular music transformed into soothing, beautiful instrumentals, using wood blocks, glockenspiels, xylophone and more, your baby is sure to fall asleep snuggled by the soft melodies of one of the greatest Latin artists of all time. As you gaze at your sleeping angel, your heart will melt con tanto amor.
Selena
Lullaby Renditions of Selena perfectly sums up the hits of this beloved artist and takes sleepy time to the next level. After the success of Lullaby Renditions of Juanes, Rockabye Baby continues to reach new fans of all music genres around the world.
Song list: 1. Bidi Bidi Bom Bom, 2. Como la Flor, 3. Baila Esta Cumbia, 4. AMOR PROHIBIDO, 5. La Carcacha, 6. El Chico del Apartamento 512, 7. Si Una Vez, 8. No Me Queda Más, 9. Fotos y Recuerdos, 10. Tú, Solo Tú, 11. I Could Fall in Love, and 12. Dreaming of You.
Out on September 20!
Hustlers, stars Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Mercedes Ruehl, Cardi B, and written/directed by Lorene Scafaria.Synopsis: Hustlers follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. The film was inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled “The Hustlers at Scores” written by Jessica Pressler.
Produced by Elaine Goldsmith Thomas, Jessica Elbaum, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina, Will Ferrell, and Adam McKay.
Hustlers in theaters September 13.
Another film we are looking forward to seeing in its animation form. And we are as excited as we were back in the 90s for the live action The Addams Family and Addams Family Values with the late Raúl Juliá’s great Gomez.Now, get ready to snap your fingers! The first family of Halloween, is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbor.
The cast: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg as “IT,” Bette Midler, Allison Janney, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, Elsie Fisher, and Aimee Garcia.
The Addams Family is in theaters everywhere October 11.
It was scary good and good to see how it stayed close to the book(s) per my niece. It’s one to watch.At the screening we attended, the film was introduced by Guillermo del Toro and director André Øvredal. The film is beautiful to watch and has enough scare factors that don’t keep your eyes off the screen. You know, I didn’t cover my eyes hardly.
Inspired by one of the most terrifying children’s book series of all time, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark follows a group of young teens who must solve the mystery surrounding sudden and macabre deaths in their small town.
The screen story was by Guillermo del Toro, who is also one of the producers. Starring Zoe Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush, Austin Abrams, Dean Norris, Gil Bellows, Lorraine Toussaint, Austin Zajur, and Natalie Ganzhorn.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark in theaters August 9.
The excitement is building for the live-action movie, Dora and the Lost City of Gold.Dora and the Lost City of Gold transformed us to Saturday morning entertainment of days gone by. It is truly a fun family film.
We don’t want to give away anything but say, we enjoyed some of the cleverness of the filmmakers. Which made this film very enjoyable.
L-r: Longoria, Moner and Peña
Synopsis: Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever–High School. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego (Jeff Wahlberg), a mysterious jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents (Eva Longoria, Michael Peña) and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold. Also starring: Adriana Barraza, Temuera Morrison, Jeff Wahlberg, Nicholas Coombe, Madeleine Madden, and Danny Trejo. Directed by James Bobin.
The fun swings into theaters August 9.
Hobbs & Shaw is Action, Action, and more Action, and funny too! It’s a Rock movie! The banter between Johnson and Statham keeps you engaged. Idris Elba is very, very dangerous. There isn’t a boring moment.
They are a few unexpected surprises that we think folks will enjoy. We did.
The film also stars Vanessa Kirby, Eiza González, Helen Merrin, and Cliff Curtis.
Hobbs & Shaw is LOTS of action from beginning to end. It’s in theaters August 2.
This film has great cinematography. The facial close ups say so much. And the intensity of events keeps you wondering.
From acclaimed horror-thriller The Wait, written and directed by horror auteur F. Javier Gutiérrez (Before the Fall), will make its highly anticipated Blu-ray debut with a limited edition release from cult favorite Vinegar Syndrome, available May 31 exclusively at VinegarSyndrome.com and select indie retailers.
Synopsis: follows Eladio, a groundskeeper, as he navigates a moral and supernatural dilemma in the Andalusian countryside after a series of events plunge him into guilt and a descent into madness. Starring Víctor Clavijo, Moisés Ruiz, Manuel Morón, Ruth Díaz, and Pedro Casablanc.
The film has gone on to win over 30 international awards and counting.
Now, for the first time, fans can experience this exclusive collector’s edition, featuring:
• Commentary with director F. Javier Gutiérrez
• The Wait VFX Reel
• Essay by film critic Rob Hunter (Film School Rejects)
• Limited edition slipcover with custom artwork (designed by Black Coffiend)
• English subtitles
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Marvel Studios’
Captain America: Brave New World storms onto digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on April 15, before making its triumphant debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD May 13.
Synopsis: In Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie)–who now wields the shield of Captain America after events in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier–meets with newly elected U.S. president Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) and soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
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Tombstone 4K Blu-ray, UHD/BD Combo + Digital + Steelbook arrives on April 22.
Synopsis: Every town has a story—Tombstone has a legend. Experience the explosive, action-packed battle on 4K Ultra HD. U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell), his brothers (Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton) and the outrageous Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) band together to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown at the O.K. Corral. The star-studded cast also includes Dana Delany, Jason Priestley, and Michael Biehn in an epic story of Wild West justice. Directed by George P. Cosmatos.
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Abbott Elementary: The Complete Third Season on DVD is available now!
From Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Follow the lives of the staff we have grown to know and love working at Willard R. Abbott Elementary School, and go down memory lane with all 14 hilarious, wholesome and “educational” episodes from the third season.
Synopsis: It’s the season for change for the teachers of Abbott Elementary. Janine leads ambitious growth initiatives for the school while navigating personal and professional challenges. Gregory embraces his role as the “cool” teacher. Ava surprises with moments of unexpected leadership. From Career Day to a heartfelt end-of-year celebration, the Abbott staff prove that with teamwork- and Janine’s relentless drive-they can handle anything.
The cast includes Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as Ava Coleman, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson, and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard.
You can also listen to any episode of all of the podcast at thebradmunson.com
