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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
Special effects supervisor Burt Dalton sat down with Se Fija’s publisher, Angela Ortíz to talk about the special effects in last summer’s action packed Deepwater Horizon.
The biopic film based on the 2010 disaster that took the life of several crew members when the offshore drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, igniting a massive fireball.
Deepwater Horizon Blu-ray DVD combo will be available on January 10. Directed by Peter Berg and starring Mark Wahlberg, Gina Rodriguez, Kurt Russell, and Kate Hudson.
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We have 5 Blu-ray Combo Packs of Deepwater Horizon to give to some lucky winners. Based on a true story, directed by Peter Berg and starring Mark Wahlberg, Gina Rodriguez, Kurt Russell, and Kate Hudson.
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In this psychological thriller, an ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company’s CEO from an idyllic but mysterious “wellness center” at a remote location in the Swiss Alps. He soon suspects that the spa’s miraculous treatments are not what they seem. When he begins to unravel its terrifying secrets, his sanity is tested, as he finds himself diagnosed with the same curious illness that keeps all the guests here longing for the cure. From Gore Verbinski, the visionary director of The Ring, comes A Cure For Wellness, starring Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, and Mia Goth.
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with Alien: Covenant, a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien franchise.
The plot: The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Demián Bichir, Carmen Ejogo, Amy Seimetz, Jussie Smollett, Callie Hernandez, Nathaniel Dean, Alexander England, Benjamin Rigby and directed by Ridley Scott.
They are quite a few films being released today and here are two that we really liked.
Sing We really enjoyed it. It was fun and lively to watch. It kept the kids in the audience attention and I can’t wait to get the soundtrack. Sing is a hit in my book!
Sing is written and directed by Garth Jennings with the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Jennifer Saunders, Peter Serafinowicz, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, Nick Offerman, and Beck Bennett. — A.O.
Passengers Chris Pratt (Jim Preston) is always enjoyable to watch, he hasn’t failed me yet. I liked the film, it had The Martian sensibility, it was humorous and warm hearted, even though I thought I wasn’t going to like the ending just based on the direction it seemed to be going, but I did like the way they tied things up.
Go see it! Pratt will put a smile on your face and Jennifer Lawrence (Aurora Lane) is good too.
Also starring Michael Sheen (Arthur), Laurence Fishburne (Gus Mancuso), and Andy Garcia (Captain Norris).
A date film for sure for the sci-fi romantics. — A.O.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a refreshing take on the franchise, shedding light on the whole reason why Star Wars became so memorable.
Director Gareth Edwards and writers Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy pay homage to the initial trilogy in so many ways.
The level of overacting, SFX, sound, and classic CG graphics used—truly provides a sense of respect and truth to the saga.
Diversity was one striking element in this film.
Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Forest Whitaker (Saw Gerrera), and Donnie Yen (Chirrut Îmwe) in particular was fantastic not only in stunts but in performance.
The films pacing starts off slow and not all characters were utilized as much as we would have loved. But we still enjoyed it.
Fans of Star Wars and newcomers alike, this is a definite see and a perfect place to start.
The stars of the film are Felicity Jones, Alan Tudyk, Wen Jiang, Ben Mendelsohn, Riz Ahmed, Mads Mikkelsen, Jimmy Smits, Ben Daniels, and Genevieve O’Reilly.
To Be One with the Force in Hopes of a Better tomorrow.
Fences is a film produced and directed by Denzel Washington and based on August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play.
Fences, is brought to life by a stellar performance by Denzel Washington (Troy Maxson) and Viola Davis (Rose). Troy Maxson is a garbage man who fights through the racial injustice of the 1950’s as well as through his own personal and social inadequacies in order to provide for his family. Though he is consumed by the bitterness of racial tensions and enraged by the hand that was dealt to him, he sees the world through it all. Washington’s performance masterfully pulls you into the web of his complex character, leaving you torn between commiserating with him or despising him because of how tough and sometimes unreasonable he is, in a totally relatable way.
But the movie wouldn’t work without Davis balancing him out. Rose has suffered as much as Troy, if not, more than he has. But she is not consumed by the anger. In fact, she shows love for those around her, including Troy’s mentally disabled brother Gabriel (Mykelti Williamson). She deals with every bit of pain that comes her way with dignified strength; a strength that is contagious.
The psychology of the movie occurs when Troy uses the building of a backyard fence as a way to bond with his teenage son Cory (Jovan Adepo). Troy bullies his son into leaving behind football and the possibility of a different life provided by the opportunity of a football scholarship for a life equal to his. It subtly causes you to think about your own life, and certainly the relationship between you and your own father.
The fence is symbolic for the fences that we build around us in order to protect and insulate us from difficult life circumstances and from others; the ones that we erect around us in order to keep others out. The fence protects our inadequacies, our perspectives, our points of view, our sins, our indiscretions, our ineptitudes, our emotional faultiness, and our mistakes. At the same time, these fences prevent us from seeing and be seen by others; from moving forward and progressing and from noticing that life is constantly changing.
That being said, Fences is a two thumbs up must see, and in theaters on Christmas Day!
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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