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 …
The Hateful Eight ensemble featurette with director Quentin Tarantino and a few of the cast, Samuel L. Jackson, Walton Goggins, and Kurt Russell. And scenes with Demian Bichir, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, and Bruce Dern.
The film opens on December 25 and nationwide on January 1.
Everyone is excited for the release of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens but for the Star Trek fans, the Star Trek Beyond teaser trailer is here!
The cast is back, Zoë Saldaña, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, John Cho, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, and Simon Pegg, who are joined by Idris Elba and Sofia Boutella. The film is produced by JJ Abrams and directed by Justin Lin.
On Halloween, October 31 the Starz network premiered, Ash vs Evil Dead a 10-episode half-hour series. It was the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film franchise The Evil Dead.
Dana DeLorenzo, Bruce Campbell and Ray Santiago
In the new series we are introduced to new characters, and a new favorite, Pablo Simon Bolivar played by Ray Santiago. Pablo is Ash’s (Bruce Campbell) new sidekick but, the more you watch the episodes, you see there’s more to Pablo than even he realizes himself.
I had the pleasure of talking to Ray about the fun craziness of the show, his like for Pablo, and future directing plans. Now listen in on the conversation.
The rest of the cast include: Lucy Lawless as Ruby, Dana DeLorenzo as Kelly Maxwell, and Jill Marie Jones as Amanda Fisher.
The series is executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, the original filmmakers of the franchise. —A.O.
In Disney’s Zootopia,we find a 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.
In theaters on March 4 in 3D
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. And directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore and co-director Jared Bush.
In Exposed, a police detective (Keanu Reeves) investigates the truth behind his partner’s death. The mysterious case reveals disturbing police corruption and a dangerous secret involving an unlikely young woman (Ana de Armas). The rest of the cast include: Christopher McDonald, Big Daddy Kane, Venus Ariel, Michael Rispoli, Gabriel Vargas, Laura Gomez, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jeanette Dilone, Denia Brache, Ariel Rolando Pacheco, Melissa Cardello Linton, and Mira Sorvino. Directed by first timer, Declan Dale.
Lionsgate will release the crime thriller in theaters and On Demand on January 22.
NBC previewed two episodes of its new comedy Telenovela after The Voice on Monday, December 7. The series returns on January 4 at 8:30P after their other new series, Superstore at 8P.
Eva Longoria stars and executive produces Telenovela along with creators/writers Chrissy Pietrosh and Jessica Goldstein; and features a funny ensemble cast, including Jencarlos Canela, Diana Maria Riva, Jose Moreno Brooks, Alex Meneses, Amaury Nolasco, Jadyn Douglas, and Izzy Diaz.
Riva & Meneses
Pietrosh & Goldstein
If you think the steamy sex, sensational scandals and wrenching heartbreak on Latino soap operas are a little extreme, just wait until you see what happens behind the scenes.
Jadyn Douglas
This is Longoria’s first series regular role since Desperate Housewives.
Listen in on our conversation with the writers, Chrissy Pietrosh and Jessica Goldstein, and a few of the actors, Riva, Meneses, and newcomer Douglas.
Telenovela officially debuts on Monday, January 4 at 8:30P. If you missed the episodes, you can watch them here, including a bonus one.
They are so many new film releases; we thought we would mention two that caught our attention. And they are both family films.
Krampus is a holiday horror-comedy film based on an Austrian and German folkloric beast of pagan origin. The beast is an ugly thing, with horns, hooves, and chains. The film is not perfect and it’s not for little ones under 8, in my opinion. They are a few moments that are solid with some good sentiments; and I found it to have some future cult following potential.
Allison Tolman
Michael Dougherty
When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus, a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers.
Toni Collette
Adam Scott
We were part of a press conference where we got to talk to the writer/director Michael Dougherty and a few of the stars, Adam Scott, Toni Collette, and Allison Tolman. I mentioned to Toni Collette that Muriel’s Wedding is one of my favorite films and she thought it was sweet. Now sit back and listen in on the conversations.
The horror-comedy also stars Conchata Ferrell, David Koechner, Stefania Lavie Owen, and Krista Stadler. —A.O.
“He sees you when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake.”
Capture the Flag is inspired by the 1960s space race and sees a ruthless billionaire bent on exploiting the source of Helium 3, the clean energy of the future. His plan involves rewriting history to excise the feats of the Apollo XI astronauts and the Moon landing. Enter headstrong 12-year-old surfer, Mike Goldwing, who along with his friends, a small lizard with delusions of Godzilla-like grandeur, and his grandfather, travels to the Moon to thwart evil.
Directed by Enrique Gato and the voice stars are: Dani Rovira, Michelle Jenner, Camilo Garcia, Javier Balas, Oriol Tarrago, and Carme Calvell.
Superstore is a Justin Spitzer creation, and executive produced by Ruben Fleischer, and features a funny ensemble cast, including Ugly Betty’s and multi-award winning America Ferrera, Drop Dead Diva’s Ben Feldman, Colton Dunn (Key and Peele), Mark McKinney (Kids in the Hall), Lauren Ash, Nico Santos, and Nicole Bloom (Shameless).
Ben Feldman
Ferrera & Spitzer
This is America Ferrera’s first series regular role since Ugly Betty and along with Spitzer is a producer on the show.
Listen in on our conversation with Ferrera, Spitzer and Feldman at the NBC Comedy press junket.
If you missed the episodes on television you can watch them on NBC.com including a bonus one.
Superstore officially debuts on Monday, January 4 at 8P.
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
The Hateful Eight ensemble featurette with director Quentin Tarantino and a few of the cast, Samuel L. Jackson, Walton Goggins, and Kurt Russell. And scenes with Demian Bichir, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, and Bruce Dern.
