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LOCKED Is Intense and Entertaining A talk with the Director

We caught up with the director of LOCKED David Yarovesky (Brightburn, Nightbooks), just before we screened the film with no spoilers. The film took nineteen days to shoot. Watch our quick interview. Synopsis: No escape. No …

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At a Screening of Dog Man the Movie

It was an enjoyable screening with two of the grandsons. The five year old said it was happy and sad at the same time. And he loved it! The twelve year old who has read …

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Unstoppable Streaming on Prime Video

Unstoppable is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the …

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 The Speed to the BoxOffice

“Sonic 3 will beat out Mufasa, for sure!” — JimmityCritic (12) Sonic the Hedgehog 3, what a fun evening with the grandkids it was. When you have a 12, 10 and 5 year-old clap their hands at the end …

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Mufasa: The Lion King the Prequel

Mufasa: The Lion King was entertaining and the production value was amazing to watch. Set in Africa, all-new film blends live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery.  My 12 year-old grandson thought it was one …

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Music, Mystery, Melodrama and a Movie, All on Monday Night

Not as much new scripted stuff as we’re used to, but some rewarding work from Latinos:

  • Shakira presides over the play-offs, 8P on NBC
  • Could Nestor Carbonell be any creepier on Bates Motel, 10P on A&E. Probably not…
  • Cynthia Cidre’s Dallas, starring Juan Pablo di Paci, Marlene Forte, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo and many more, shines at 9P on TNT
  • Felix Solis continues his arc on The Following, 9P on FOX

Sometimes she’s blue, sometime she’s green, but Zoë Saldaña always kicks ass, and she’s great in Colombiana, showing at 8P and 10P on FXX

Monday, April 14

Daytime, nighttime, and animated fun with Latinos on Monday. Check out the full post! PLUS: Eva Longoria drops by Ellen (check local listings)

Sunday, April 13

A Few New Episodes on TV Tonight. Check post here.

A Few New Episodes on TV Tonight

Lana Parrilla Revenge

If you like revenge, betrayals, Spiritual Sci Fi, there’s something for you in tonight’s shows.

  • Lana Parrilla remains exquisitely evil on Once Upon a Time, 8P on ABC
  • Makenzie Vega on The Good Wife, 9P on CBS
  • Landon Gimenez is doing a great job on Resurrection, 9P on ABC
  • Roxanne Dawson directs tonight’s episode of Alfonso Cuaron‘s Believe, 10P on NBC
  • Madeline Stowe does what it takes, on Revenge, 10P on ABC
  • Pedro Pascal on Games of Thrones at 9P on HBO

Saturday, April 12

A few things on the networks and cable tonight.

On tv: watch a repeat with Jon Huertas on Castle at 8P on ABC.

On cable: Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim premieres, and starring Clifton Collins Jr. at 8P on HBO or check out a marathon of Modern Family starting 8P on USA Network.

Photos: Jon Huertas, Clifton Collins Jr., Sofia Vergara and Rico Rodriguez

“Rio 2,” “Oculus” and “Perfect Sister” All Have Latinos to Laugh With, Thrill With, and be Afraid of in Theaters

Respected character actor Miguel Sandoval is part of the heavily promoted horror film Oculus, starring Karen Gillian and Katie Sackhoff.

Real-life DJ and hip Canadian Zak Santiago is Detective Gates, and he’s at the center of the sinister mystery of the Perfect Sisters starring Abigail Breslin and Mia Sorvino.

And best of all. Brazilian animator/writer/director Carlos Saldanha offers a sequel to his hit feature about the plucky (and hilarious) birds of his native land, with Latino voices, both new and returning. Look for the sounds of Jake T. Austin, Bruno Mars, Miguel Ferrer, Andy Garcia, Jeffrey Garcia, George Lopez, and Rita Moreno, among many others. Here’s a recent clip that will bring back memories in far too many of us…

Friday, April 11

Hector Elizondo is the best friends a man could want on Last Man Standing, 8P on ABC…Philip Anthony-Rodriguez guest-stars on Grimm at 9P on NBC…Marisa Ramirez is a survivor on Blue Bloods, 10P on CBS

Photos: Hector Elizondo, Marisa Ramirez and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez

Thursday, April 10

Some of the greats and a season finale on seven separate shows this Thursday. Read the post for more.

Some of the Greats and A Season Finale on Seven Separate Shows this Thursday

Gina Torres Suits

Suits is over too soon, but there’s some great viewing this Thursday

  • Sara Ramirez may be the best surgeon ever on Grey’s Anatomy, 8P on ABC
  • Aubrey Plaza couldn’t be better in Parks & Recreation at 8:30P on NBC
  • George Lopez, Danny Trejo, David Zayas and Diana Maria Riva keep the Latino sitcom kickin’ on Saint Georgeat 9P on FX

    Xolo Maridueña Parenthood

  • Gina Torres shines–as always–in the Suits finale, 9P on USA
  • Jennifer Lopez stops by the results show of American Idol, 9P on Fox
  • Xolo Maridueña is quite possibly the cutest kid on TV in Parenthood at 10P on NBC
  • Guillermo Díaz is the scariest guy ever named “Huck” on Scandal, 10P on ABC

Danny Trejo is Bad Asser than Ever in “Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses” on DVD

One was definitely not enough. This time Jacqueline Obradors and Danny Glover join in the mayhem as Danny comes back for more, available beginning Tuesday, April 8.

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