Are You a Watcher or Player? Nerve Giveaway!
We have 5 Blu-ray Combo Packs of Nerve, starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco. The film will be available in stores on October 25.
Would you like to win one? Then just click here to send us an email with your name and address. And that’s all!
We’ll draw the winners at 6P (PT) ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21.
Collateral Beauty New Poster
Warner Bros new poster for the upcoming film Collateral Beauty, starring Will Smith, Helen Mirren, Kate Winslet, Michael Peña, Keira Knightley, and directed by David Frankel. It hits theaters December 16.
Desierto A Suspense-Thriller
Jonás Cuarón and Angela Ortíz
A few months ago I caught up with screenwriter, director, producer, Jonás Cuarón (Gravity, Aningaaq, Year of the Nail) who told us how he came up with his film story. He said about eight years ago while traveling through Arizona with his brother they stopped in Tucson and were invited by the consulate to tour their installations; during the tour they were told many border crossing stories, and about that time the anti-immigrant rhetoric was starting to creep up in the country. This made Cuarón start to think about how he could tell the stories that ended up being Desierto, a minimalist horror film with a conscious.
Gael Garcia Bernal, Jonás Cuarón and Jeffrey Dean Morgan
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
We had a chance to talk with him again more recently, but this time with his two lead actors, Gael Garcia Bernal and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. They told us all about their experiences and why they wanted to do the film.
Gael told us how the Cuarón family brought him into the film industry, and Jeffrey loved working with the dogs (he’s a huge animal lover).
Every viewer will interpret this film differently, depending on his or her experiences and opinions about the immigration issue.
Jonás Cuarón
Bernal, Cuarón & Morgan
I saw a comment that said Jeffrey Dean Morgan looked too handsome and fashionable to play such a vicious person. To me that is what worked: villains don’t always look the way you think.
Now sit back and listen in on the conversation. Desierto is in theaters now.— A.O.
Ben Affleck is The Accountant
L-r: J.K. Simmons, Ben Affleck, Gavin O’Connor
and Cynthia Addai-Robinson
©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
I liked the film for what it tried to do, by showing a high functioning and brilliant person with one of the spectrums of Autism. With that said, the film feels unfinished to me but still entertaining. Ben Affleck does a really good job portraying the character of Christian Wolff and J.K. Simmons is just always good in everything.
The Accountant
We got to sit in on a press conference with Affleck, Simmons, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and director Gavin O’Connor (Miracle, Pride and Glory, Warrior). Now you can listen in on it.
The film also stars: Anna Kendrick, Jon Bernthal, Jean Smart, Jeffrey Tambor, and John Lithgow.
Ouija: Origin of Evil T-Shirt Giveaway!
We are giving away 3 Ouija: Origin of Evil T-Shirts TODAY ONLY!
Would you like to win one? Then just click here to send us an email with your name and address.
We’ll draw the winners at 6P (PT) TODAY, Friday, OCTOBER 14.
Ouija: Origin of Evil is in theaters on October 21.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story New Trailer
Out December 16
Sonia Braga Stars in Aquarius
From the first time I saw Sonia Braga, in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, I’ve been a fan of her work. Now I get to add her new film, Aquarius to my list of favorites. There are some wonderful scenes in this film, even with the dark undertones in it.
Below is a wrap video interview with Braga and director Kleber Mendonça Filho talking about the making and rating of this film in Brazil.
Synopsis: Aquarius, is about an aging woman who refuses to succumb to a formidable group of developers trying to force her out of her apartment. But, looking deeper, it’s the story of a woman who has remained powerful—and sexual—well into her later years.
“Women of any age don’t lose their sexuality” — Sonia Braga
Aquarius is in theaters October 14.
A Monster Calls In Theaters December 23
Face Your Fears…
The story: A visually spectacular and unabashedly emotional drama from director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Impossible, The Orphanage). 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) is dealing with far more than other boys his age. His beloved and devoted mother (Felicity Jones) is ill. He has little in common with his imperious grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). His father (Toby Kebbell) has resettled thousands of miles away. But Conor finds a most unlikely ally when the Monster (Liam Neeson) appears at his bedroom window one night.
Doctor Strange 15-Minute IMAX 3D Sneak Peek
We got to be part of a 15-minute sneak peek of the upcoming Marvel feature, Doctor Strange, and when it was over, all we could say was, WOW!
L-r: Producer Kevin Feige
and director Scott Derrickson
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Producer Kevin Feige and director Scott Derrickson were in attendance to introduce the footage to the diehard fanboys in attendance, eager for the next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And one other cool thing: Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) appeared in a pre-recorded clip, and said at the start of the preview that there’s more than an hour’s worth of footage that was made specifically for IMAX presentations.
The film is an origin story on how Dr. Strange, an arrogant neurosurgeon, becomes The Sorcerer Supreme. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Doctor Strange, here’s a little back-story on him.
Doctor Strange vol 4
Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange (Doctor Strange) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist and character conceptualist Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in Strange Tales. A former neurosurgeon, Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats.
This is a film that you have to watch on an IMAX 3D screen. It is quite a spellbinding experience. The look was described perfectly by director Scott Derrickson as “psychedelic trippy visuals” from the Marvel comics. And without spoiling it, there is also a very funny Stan Lee cameo.
The film also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams,Tilda Swinton, and Mads Mikkelsen. Doctor Strange hit theaters on November 4. — A.O.
Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
ANGELA MARÍA ORTÍZ S. PHOTOGRAPHY
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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