Ghostbusters First Trailer! Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts!
On March 2, a group of journalists and Ghostheads got to screen the first trailer of the new Ghostbusters (twice), and weren’t disappointed. We even watched it twice and sat for a Q&A with directors Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters 1 & 2), Paul Feig (the new Ghostbusters, as well as Bridesmaids, Heat, Spy, and more), and writer Katie Dippold.
Angela Ortíz and director Paul Feig
Photo: Gladys Rios
“I wanted to bring [“Ghostbusters”] to a new generation because I have such love for this property, and it’s out of sheer love for the property that we did this,” said Feig.
Watch the trailer now, starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. — A.O.
Who You Gonna Call?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot aka WTF The Movie
Jesus Figueroa
While watching Whiskey Tango Foxtrot I found myself reminiscing of the 1970 MASH movie, and that’s a good thing. The movie flowed nicely for me; it kept me engaged.
My colleague Jesus Figueroa of Thisfunktional did a great interview for us with Kim Barker author of The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the book the movie is based on. Baker spoke about the liberties that Hollywood takes in telling stories based on reality; she shared more about her time in a war zone and being back in the U.S.A.
Tina Fey is very good in this role and so were the other actors. And as Kim Barker said, we know how tricky it can be when something is based on true stories.
The film also stars Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Billy Bob Thornton, Christopher Abbott, Josh Charles, and Cherry Jones. Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. Now listen in on Jesus’ conversation with Kim. — A.O.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot in theaters Friday, March 4.
Zootopia, Meet the Real Life Animals That Inspired the Film
We got a chance to hang out at the Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar, California, the place Disney animators visited to get their inspiration for some of Zootopia’s wild characters, including the world-famous Lola, the two-toed sloth (her real-life inspiration was sleeping during our visit).
Bald Eagle
We spoke to Jannine Chamorro about her work with the animals at the center; she told us the sloths and her favorite animals to watch and interact with. We talked a bit about the film Zootopia and her thoughts about it.
Jannine Chamorro
From the creators of Frozen and Big Hero 6 comes, Disney’s Zootopia, where we find the modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia, a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything.
Lola the Sloth
Voice cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Shakira, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, Nate Torrence, Jenny Slate, Tommy Chong, Octavia Spencer, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Alan Tudyk, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, Raymond Persi, Katie Lowes, Jesse Corti, and John DiMaggio. Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore and co-directed by Jared Bush.
Jannine Chamorro holding a ten year-old small Fox
Zeus
Zootopia is a fun film— funny with an interesting twist. It also has a wonderful message: don’t let others keep you down, keep going forward, follow your dreams. Plus I think Judy Hopps may be small, but she kicks ASS!
The Wildlife Learning Center rescues wildlife and educates the public about the environment through onsite and outreach programs. Please go to their site and learn more about the wonderful work they do. And it’s a great outing for the family. Now you can listen in on our conversation.
In theaters on March 4 in 3D. Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
Meet Hermann J. Binek, Ex Secret Service Agent, Now in Private Security
Hermann J. Binek and Mexicangueys
(Jairo Orozco and Bryan Rojo)
My Monday morning started with a visit with Hermann J. Binek, former Secret Service agent for the German government. He’s been shot and injured during his time and now he’s a security expert.
Hermann J. Binek and Angela Ortíz
He gave us a few pointers on techniques that someone like him would use to protect his clients.
How to over power
With the release of London has Fallen coming up, we got to have a little fun with Binek and the comedic social influencers Mexicangueys (Jairo Orozco and Bryan Rojo) that helped with the action demos.
How to remove a weapon from a potential attacker
London Has Fallen is a thriller full of action! Gerard Butler was fun to watch. He doesn’t hold back, not even in the language he uses; a friend describes it as a potty mouth. It left me feeling uneasy, because of all the terrorism going on in parts of the world.
The film also stars Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Aaron Eckhart, Alon Aboutboul, Waleed Zuaiter, Melissa Leo and is directed by Babak Najafi.
It was an informative morning. Now listen in on my conversation with him.
London Has Fallen in theaters March 4. — A.O.
Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
The Nerd Report Podcast is Coming Your Way
Louis Love with Shaun of the Dead, Simon Pegg
I can’t wait for our friend Louis Love to get this going, “The Nerd Report Podcast.” He needs a little help and it’s all within reason and if you are interested, check out the link HERE.
Louis Love, from the website Nuke the Fridge, will be one of the host and program directors. He has worked on the air with many radio stations including Power 106, Groove Radio, B100 FM, and more. He said, “We will not have a problem bringing top Hollywood celebrities and insiders for interviews.” And they will interact with you—The listeners. — A.O.
Iñárritu Wins Second Oscar Back-to-Back
Emmanuel Lubezki, Leonardo DiCaprio and Alejandro González Iñárritu
Photo: courtesy The Wrap
Congratulations to All the Winners of the 88th Annual Academy Awards!
Even though I didn’t watch the Oscars past Chris Rock’s opening monologue, I’m Happy for the three wins for The Revenant and especially for its director, Alejandro González Iñárritu for his second best director award. Emmanuel Lubezki for cinematography, and Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor. Check out our previous post here.
The movie Spotlight winning Best picture was sweet. I had the great pleasure of speaking to writer Josh Singer, director Tom McCarthy, and actor Brian Darcy James. But the highlight for me was, talking to the actual journalists who broke the Boston Globe priest story in 2002, Mike Rezendes, Ben Bradlee Jr., Walter Robinson, and Sacha Pfeiffer. Listen in on our conversation here.
T-b: Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy, Brian Darcy James, Mike Rezendes, Ben Bradlee Jr., Walter Robinson and Sacha Pfeiffer
Angela Ortíz and George Miller
Photo: Anselmo Sinclair Ortiz
Congrats to Mad Max for all its technical awards (Sound mixing/editing, Editing, Production/costume design.) Se Fija!’s Angela Ortíz caught up with Mad Max and Mad Max Fury Road director George Miller (best director nominee) at a screening and Q&A about the film back in April of 2015. See our post here.
Congratulations to our Chilean friends on your first Oscar win for your country, CHILE! Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala for the Bear Story, Best Short Film (Animated).
And of course to finish up, my favorite animation won, Inside Out. You really need to check out our post on it. Listen in and laugh your heart out with Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Phyllis Smith. Plus Director Pete Docter and Producer Jonas Rivera, click here. — A.O.
L-r: Mindy Kaling, Lewis,Black, Amy,Poehler, Bill Hader and Phyllis Smith
©2015 Angela María Ortíz S.
The Winners of Our Latest Giveaway!
Congratulations to the Winners for The Good Dinosaur Blu-ray Combo Pack!
Ashley Kolpak
Elverson, PA
Juan Marquez Jr.
Lawndale, CA
Triple 9: Nothing is Black or White
Anthony Mackie and Chiwetel Ejiofor
Triple 9 shows the gray areas between the law and crime; it is full of intense action and some really good performances. We got to catch up with a few of the actors and the director, who told us about heir approach to their characters.
Clifton Collins Jr.
Clifton Collins Jr., who is a true chameleon, he can play anything, good, bad, nerd and more; gave us a very raw and honest talk. Anthony Mackie and Chiwetel Ejiofor had us laughing and gave us a great interview. Norman Reedus and Aaron Paul were also great to talk to.
Norman Reedus and Aaron Paul
Now listen in and enjoy the seriousness and the laughter we had during our conversations. And check out the film synopsis below:
Bullets fly on the Atlanta freeway as armed thieves make their getaway following a bank robbery in broad daylight. Unhappy with the results, ruthless gangster Irina Vlaslov (Kate Winslet) orders the men to pull off another job. One member of the team is Marcus Belmont (Anthony Mackie), a crooked cop who gets saddled with Chris Allen (Casey Affleck), his new but incorruptible police partner. As Belmont and his cohorts lay the groundwork for the heist, they come up with a devious plan to use Allen as their pawn. — A.O.
Director John Hillcoat
Clifton Collins Jr.
Norman Reedus & Aaron Paul
Anthony Mackie & Chiwetel Ejiofor
John Hillcoat
Woody Harrelson also stars, and has become quite a character actor; and does a good job in the film directed by John Hillcoat.
In theaters February 26.
Photos: ©2016 Angela María Ortíz S.
Batman vs Superman, The Huntsman Trailers
Sometimes it takes a while to go through all the trailers we get; and once you do, you find a few that hold your attention. Below are a couple of those, Batman vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice and The Huntsman Winter’s War.
Batman vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice (Action/Fantasy, March 25)
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.
The Huntsman Winter’s War (Fantasy, April 22)
Discover the story that came before Snow White in The Huntsman: Winter’s War. Chris Hemsworth and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron return to their roles from Snow White and the Huntsman, joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain. And directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan.
ANGELA MARÍA ORTÍZ S. PHOTOGRAPHY
Favorite Shot of the Day
