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 …
Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justiceis finally in theaters and I have mixed feelings about it, that’s why I’m not a film critic. But I do know what I like and what I don’t. There are many fans that will watch this film and love it, and many that will not, plus a few on the fence.
The film will probably make some good money and have a sequel in the waiting. And for those of you, who want to see what critics are saying, check out mashable.com.
Starring Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Callan Mulvey, Tao Okamoto, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, and Diane Lane. And directed by Zack Snyder.
In the taut thriller The Shallows, Nancy (Blake Lively) is surfing alone on a secluded beach when she is attacked by a great white shark and stranded just a short distance from shore. Though she is only 200 yards from her survival, getting there proves the ultimate contest of wills. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
The Shallows in theaters June 24.
Sausage Party: The First R-rated CG Animated Movie
Sausage Party is about one sausage leading a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store.
The film features the vocal talents of a who’s who of today’s comedy stars–Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, Michael Cera, James Franco, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd, Nick Kroll, David Krumholtz, Edward Norton, and Salma Hayek. Directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan.
I’ve always been a fan of Tarzan movies and now we have a new one, Warner Bros’ new version of The Legend of Tarzan.
The film, directed by David Yates (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows), stars Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz, John Hurt, Djimon Hounsou, and Jim Broadbent.
The Legend of Tarzan in theaters on July 1. — A.O.
La Reina del Sur with Kate del Castillo was a huge hit on Telemundo a few years back and now we have Queen of the South, a new series on the USA Network. And our friend Dave Rodriguez has directed two episodes.
Director Dave Rodriguez
Based on the best-selling book La Reina Del Sur by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, Queen of the South tells the powerful story of Teresa Mendoza (Alice Braga). When her drug-dealing boyfriend is unexpectedly murdered in Mexico, Teresa is forced to go on the run and seek refuge in America, where she teams with an unlikely figure from her past to bring down the leader of the very drug trafficking ring that has her on the run. In the process, she learns the tools of the trade and strategically positions herself to become the leader of the Cartel.
Also starring Hemky Madera, Justina Machado, Rafael Amaya, Veronica Falcón, and Annabelle Jones.
Queen of the South series is 13-episode and a premiere date has not yet been set.
The Bible is adapted to modern times in order to share the story of Christ to a new generation.
Actor-singer Jencarlos Canela (Telenovela) plays Jesus in FOX’s The Passion Live.
With the monumental role Canela said he is honored to be able to take the role in such a powerful story and excited to show the world how it has stayed respectful to scripture, but still modernized with pop songs everyone knows.
Canela is thrilled that he can share this story that is supposed to be unifying in a way that can bring every generation together and show that no matter how people dress, what their style is or ethnicity, a relationship with God can be had by all.
Jesus Figueroa and Jencarlos Canela
Through Canela’s words you can hear the passion he has for the role and the excitement he has to be able to perform it live, for the most part, and include all the amazing actors on the cast as well as the people of New Orleans.
Jencarlos Canela
In a time when searching for something to watch on TV there can be seen reports of terrorism, ISIS, war or the trouble with law enforcement in the United States, Canela said it’s necessary to show people that there is more and that there is good.
The performers involved along with Canela are Tyler Perry, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Daughtry, Prince Royce and Seal.
The third film in The Divergent series, based on Veronica Roth’s third book, Allegiant, is being broken up into two films. We caught up with three of its stars and the producers of the film.
Shailene Woodley talked to us about her character “Tris,” her feelings about her, and the ending of the franchise; they’ll be filming the last film this summer. She also talked a little about her upcoming role on HBO’s series, Big Little Lies, with Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman among other things.
Theo James spoke to us from London. He said it was easy to get back into the role of “Four” and that he did his stunts and had the bruises to prove it. He even told us about other films he’s worked on, including The Secret Scripture, and working in Morocco on Backstabbing for Beginners.
Zoë Kravitz, who we saw in Mad Max: Fury Road last year along with Insurgent, talked to us about being in franchises, and how she feels her character “Christina” has calmed down compared to the two previous films in the series. She even told us why she enjoys doing independent films compared to big blockbusters. And she’s in the studio with her band working on their second album.
Zoë Kravitz
Theo James
Shailene Woodley
The producers, Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher, came in and shook everyone’s hands before they sat down. This begged the question: were they running for office? That gave us a nice chuckle. Wick and Fisher have been the producers on the franchise from the beginning. They filled us in on some of the early things they realized about the young actors and what was ahead for them…and how Kate Winslet wanted to be in this film also. It was some good insight to the making of the films.
Wick & Fisher
Robert Schwentke directed the Lionsgate’s sci-fi film. It also stars Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Jeff Daniels, Ansel Elgort, and Miles Teller.
The trailer for Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is wild; the film comes from visionary director Tim Burton. It’s his new fantasy adventure based upon the best-selling novel and it looks amazing.
The plot goes this way; when Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.
The cast include: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney, Terence Stamp, Rupert Everett, with Judi Dench and Samuel L. Jackson.
A few weeks ago we attended a special presentation by director Jon Favreau (Chef, Iron Man) and visual effects supervisor Rob Legato for Disney’s The Jungle Book.
At the El Capitan Theater a selected group was treated to some amazing technology that will be featured in the film. The technology is much more than your usual CGI work.
This is not your childhood version of The Jungle Book—we watched a sneak peek of the movie in 3D and the footage was amazing. And it looks like Disney is set to release another masterpiece on April 15.
Plot: An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther.
Starring: Bill Murray, Idris Elba, Ben Kingsley, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, Christopher Walken, and Neel Sethi as Mowgli.
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.
° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °
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.
° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °
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.
Favorite Shot of the Day
Podcast
You can also listen to any episode of all of the podcast at thebradmunson.com
Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice is finally in theaters and I have mixed feelings about it, that’s why I’m not a film critic. But I do know what I like and what I don’t. There are many fans that will watch this film and love it, and many that will not, plus a few on the fence.
