Harley Quinn and Kevin Smith for Compassionate Meals
Harley Quinn Smith and her dad, Kevin Smith
I have many friends who are vegetarians or vegans; I am neither, but I enjoy vegetables and fruits very much. And we thought this would be a fun video to share because we are fans of Kevin Smith and we love his daughter’s name, Harley Quinn.
Disney’s Pinocchio Now on Digital HD and Out on Blu-ray™
Angela Ortíz and J.B. Kaufman
Pinocchio joins Walt Disney Signature Collection, first time on Digital HD and on Blu-ray™ now. Pinocchio is considered one of the greatest animated films ever made, with two Academy Awards® for best original score and best original song When You Wish Upon a Star.
I had the great pleasure of talking to Fox Carney who is manager of research of the Animation Research Library. A twenty-four-year veteran of the Walt Disney Company, he has spent nearly twenty one of those years, assisting in providing access to the estimated 65 million pieces of production art and material in the ARL collection for authors, artists and Disney project teams.
It was so much fun to see some of the original art created for all the Disney animations many of us grew up watching.
After Talking with Fox, I got to talk to film historian and author, J.B. Kaufman, who has written and lectured on Disney animation, American silent film, and related topics. His books include Pinocchio: The Making of the Disney Epic, The Fairest One of All, and South of the Border with Disney; and he is coauthor, with Russell Merritt, of Walt Disney’s Silly Symphonies and the award-winning Walt in Wonderland: The Silent Films of Walt Disney.
Now watch my interviews in the videos below. — A.O.
Star Wars: Episode VIII Title Revealed
Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd.
After 11 years, Xander Cage is BACK!
xXx: Return of Xander Cage, the third chapter of the blockbuster franchise, that redefined the spy thriller finds extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) coming out of self-imposed exile and on a collision course with deadly alpha warrior Xiang (Donnie Yen) and his team in a race to recover a sinister and seemingly unstoppable weapon known as Pandora’s Box.
FR: Nicky Jam, Ruby Rose, Donnie Yen, Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone, Nina Dobrev and Director D. J. Caruso
BR: Tony Gonzalez, Hermione Corfield, Kris Wu, Arianda Gutierrez and Tony Jaa
In this chapter he recruits an all-new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of world governments.
I thought the second half of the film was much better than the beginning.
xXx: Return of Xander Cage will do fine with its fan base and they can listen in on the press conference here, which was quite funny. And we, the press, got an acapella serenade by Nicky Jam.
xXx Cast
Directed by D. J. Caruso and also starring Deepika Padukone, Toni Collette, Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev, Tony Jaa, Kris Wu, Michael Bisping, Rory McCann, Nicky Jam, Neymar Jr., and Samuel L. Jackson.
xXx: Return of Xander Cage is in theaters now.
Jamie Foxx and Michelle Monaghan in Sleepless
T-b: Jaime Foxx, Michelle Monaghan and director Baran Bo Odar
Director Baran Bo Odar Sleepless has nearly as much crazy action as the French version, Sleepless Night.
The fight scenes between stars, Jaime Foxx and Michelle Monaghan are crazy—they felt like they were out to hurt each other. The stars told us about how they did the scenes and all about the bumps and bruises they got.
Foxx & Monaghan
Baran Bo Odar
For me, it is hard to watch films based on other versions that are made so well already. This version has its own take on the storyline and definitely aimed to the U.S. market.
Knowing that this was director Odar first U.S. film, he did a good job with what he had to work with. He talked to us about the making of the film and future plans. The film also stars Dermot Mulroney, David Harbour, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Scoot McNairy, Gabrielle Union, and Octavius J. Johnson. Sleepless opens January 13. — A.O.
I Am Not Your Negro Documentary
At the time of James Baldwin’s death in 1987, he left behind only thirty completed pages of his manuscript for I Am Not Your Negro. Now, in his new documentary, filmmaker Raoul Peck (Lumumba, Sometimes in April) envisions the book James Baldwin never finished. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin’s original words and flood of rich archival material. I Am Not Your Negro is a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of Black Lives Matter.
Check Out The Bye Bye Man Trailer
From the producer of Oculus and The Strangers comes The Bye Bye Man, a chilling horror-thriller that exposes the evil behind the most unspeakable acts committed by man.
The plot: When three college friends stumble upon the horrific origins of the Bye Bye Man, they discover that there is only one way to avoid his curse: don’t think it, don’t say it. But once the Bye Bye Man gets inside your head, he takes control. Is there a way to survive his possession?
Starring Carrie-Anne Moss (I have her Trinity action-figure from The Matrix), Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Doug Jones, Faye Dunaway, Cressida Bonas, Michael Trucco, Marisa Echeverria, and directed by Stacy Title.
SHE’S BAAAAACK! Teaser Trailer for Annabelle 2
No words needed…Annabelle 2 in theaters May 19.
There’s A New Monster in Town, Meet CREECH!
In celebration of the release of Monster Trucks on January 13, we thought we would do a fun “Monster” post. We know it could be a longer piece—but here is just a quick fun one with a few of our favorites.
Now meet Creech in Monster Trucks!
Directed by Chris Wedge with Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Amy Ryan, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Thomas Lennon, and Holt McCallany.
Monster Trucks in theaters January 13.
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Blu-ray and DVD Releases
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.
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You can also listen to any episode of all of the podcast at thebradmunson.com
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