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 …
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Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Kiersey Clemons, Beanie Feldstein, Zac Efron, Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and directed by Nicholas Stoller. In theaters May 20.
Here’s a trailer for the adults checking out the site. We’ll start with the synopsis: Wholesome Beaver’s Ridge is a tight-knit community known for its fervent emphasis on family values until “town slut” turned sex columnist Cassie Cranston (Jewel Staite) returns for her mother’s funeral. When Cassie was shunned from the community years before, she ran away to the big city and publicly labeled the town prudish and thus widening the gap between her and her former life there.
The film was written and directed by Jeremy LaLonde and stars Ennis Esmer, Lauren Lee Smith, Katharine Isabelle, Mark O’brien, Jonas Chernick, Tommie-Amber Pirie, James Mcgowan, Kristian Bruun, Gugun Deep Singh, Natalie Brown, and Lauren Holly.
L-r: Kevin Munroe, James Arnold Taylor and Bella Thorne
Ratchet and Clank movie brought back so many memories of my son’s pre-teen years and one of his favorite PlayStation game, Ratchet and Clank.
The film is by director Kevin Munroe (TMNT), joined by Bella Thorne (voice of Cora), James Arnold Taylor (voice of Ratchet), and David Kaye (voice of Clank.
At WonderCon 2016, I got to sit in on a panel about the film, where they talked about their understanding of the love for the Ratchet and Clank characters and described how they really tried to do them justice in this first film based on the game. The producer and director gave Bella Thorne all the credit for the social media awareness for the film’s fan base.
Munroe, Taylor & Thorne
Now that I’ve seen the film, I can say, you don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy it; the film is really cool and fun to watch.
Now you can sit back and listen in on the conversation with director Munroe, Taylor and Thorne.
The other voice-talent in the film include Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Rosario Dawson, Jim Ward, Armin Shimerman, and Sylvester Stallone. — A.O.
Mother’s Day is the latest star-studded ensemble comedy from director Garry Marshall (Pretty Woman, Valentine’s Day). Bringing together Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, and Jason Sudekis, it’s a celebration of mothers everywhere. This big-hearted comedy invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day.
Mitchell, Aniston & Sudeikis
Also starring Hector Elizondo (who is in every Marshall film), Shay Mitchell, Aasif Mandvi, Loni Love, Margo Martindale, Robert Pine, and many more.
Listen in on the press conference with Mitchell, Aniston and Sudekis who were intrigued with my audio recorder. —A.O.
Green Room
Check out our previous post and interview here. Jeremy Saultier wrote and directed the film that stars Patrick Stewart, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole, Callum Turner, Mark Webber, Erid Edelstein, Macon Blair, and Kai Lennox.
Papa Hemingway in Cuba Red Carpet t-b: Bai Ling, director Bob Yari, Angela Ortiz, Maz Jobrani, Adrian Sparks, Shaun Toub, and Jacob Vargas.
“In order to write about life, you must first live It.” — Ernest Hemingway
Papa Hemingway in Cuba is the first Hollywood film to shoot on location in Cuba since the 1959 revolution.
Papa Hemingway in Cuba is the true-life story of a young journalist who finds a father figure in legendary author Ernest Hemingway. Their relationship began in the late 1950’s when Ed Myers, then a junior reporter at The Miami Herald, wrote a fan letter to his idol. Myers thought he was being pranked when the larger than life Hemingway phoned the newsroom a week later, inviting him to Havana.
There’s some good acting, and I found Adrian Sparks Hemingway’s portrayal especially wonderful cause I felt I was watching the real Hemingway. Plus some of the film felt like a Hemingway book.
Directed by Bob Yari (Crash, The Illusionist) and also starring Giovanni Ribisi, Joely Richardson, Minka Kelly, Shaun Toub, and Rodrigo Obregón.
In the video below, listen to what director Yari said about working in Cuba and learning more about Hemingway. — A.O.
I’ve been watching Rene’s career for years and I’m very excited to see where he is at the present. If you aren’t familiar with his name, you probably have seen him on some of these television shows: Rizzoli & Isles, Criminal Minds, Bones and films like Go for It!, Filly Brown and J.J. Abram’s Star Trek Into Darkness.
Rene Rosado in Major Crimes
We got together at my favorite coffee spot and talked about his recurring role on TNT’s Major Crimes as Gus Wallace, and how this new television family has welcomed him. He’s working on the fifth season already and couldn’t give us even a teaser about it.
Rene Rosado
We covered an array of subjects, like his non-profit organization, A.I.M. (Artistic Inspiration and Mentoring). The program brings different artists to speak to inner city students, in the hopes that they will be inspired to become whoever they aspire to be. And he shared some of his plans for the future.
Now sit back and listen in on our fun conversation. — A.O.
Pantelion’s newest U.S. release is Compadres, an action-adventure, comedy and buddy film. The film has its highs and lows and fans of Omar Chaparro, will be surprised to see him in a different role than his usual high jinx.
Omar Chaparro and Joey Morgan
We had the opportunity to speak to a few of the actors about working on the film and they had a lot to say, when we could actually listen. The interview with Chaparro and Joey Morgan was quite a ruckus but we got a few things on audio for you to listen to.
Aislinn Derbez and Camila Sodi told us, though they weren’t in the film a lot, their parts were crucial to the story, and then laughter ensued. And they are ready for the sequel, Comadres, so, please #Comadres. They shot in Ensenada and between takes; there were lots of laughter.
Derbez & Sodi
Chaparro & Morgan
The film’s synopsis: After being released from prison, former Mexican cop Garza (Chaparro) seeks revenge on Santos (Erick Elías). Santos has kidnapped his girlfriend Maria (Derbez) and framed him for a crime he didn’t commit. With the help of his former boss Coronado (José Sefami), Garza manages to escape with a tip about how to find Santos, which leads him to San Diego in search of an “accountant.” When Garza arrives, he is shocked to find that the infamous accountant is a 17-year-old American computer hacker named Vic (Morgan).
The other stars of the film include: Eric Roberts, Kevin Pollak, Héctor Jiménez and is directed by Enrique Begne, who also directed Busco novio para mi mujer, which was released earlier this year.
Now listen in on the conversation and check out Chaparro’s music video for the movie. — A.O.
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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