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Frank Grillo on “The Purge,” “Captain America,” and Being a Bad Ass

Frank Grillo ©2014 Angela María Ortíz S.

Frank Grillo
©2014 Angela María Ortíz S.

We all carry around a lot of preconceptions about actors–especially actors who make their biggest impressions playing iconic characters. That’s certainly the case with Frank Grillo; he’s been playing cops, criminals, and tough guys for close to twenty years, since Silk Stalkings and Minority Report, and these days he’s best remembered as playing Brock Rumlow (the future Crossbones) in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Now he’s about to make an even bigger impression as Sergeant in the sequel to The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, an action/horror film with a big social message and a number in the mix, including Kiele Sanchez, Justina Machado, Nicholas Gonzalez, Carla Jimenez and Castulo Guerra, among others.

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L-r: Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez and Frank Grillo

L-r: Zach Gilford, Kiele Sanchez and Frank Grillo

Se Fija! was part of a panel of journalists that got to sit down with Grillo a few days before the premiere of the picture, and we all got a pleasant surprise: not only was Grillo not the grim and scary guy we’ve seen in so many movies, he’s was actually funny, and a family man, and a professional who knew–and knows–exactly what he’s doing, why he’s doing it, and what he’s doing next. Here are just a few audio clips from our talk:

Grillo really does come from the old-school tradition of Bad Assery. What characters does he look to as historical precedents and inspiration?

Origins (click for audio)

Frank Grillo has a reputation–borne of hard work–that he’s a tough guy in real life as well as in film. But he’s the first to tell you that’s not entirely true.

Tough Guy (click for audio)

And he’s aware of the opportunities his persona gives him…and its limitation. Read the rest of this entry »

So Many Trailers, Not Enough Time

Summer is here and so are the films. We thought we would share a few of the trailers for your enjoyment. Here are the list of films: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Purge: Anarchy, Sex Tape, Hercules, Jupiter Ascending, Guardians Of The Galaxy, In the Storm, Frontera, This Is Where I Leave You, The Judge, and Dracula Untold.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (July 11)
Enrique Murciano, Kirk Acevedo, Gary Oldman, Andy Serkis, Keri Russell, Lombardo Boyar

The Purge: Anarchy (July 18)
Kiele Sanchez, Frank Grillo, Zach Gilford, Justina Machado, Noel G, Carla Jimenez, Nicholas Gonzalez

Sex Tape (July 18)
Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel

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Sanchez and Gómez Must go: A&E Cancels “The Glades”

Carlos Gómez and Matt Passmore

In a move that was surprising to many fans, A&E has abruptly cancelled The Glades just a few days after its fourth season finale.

The light crime drama, starring Carlos Gómez, Kiele Sanchez, and Matt Passmore had a strong fan base, but not strong enough to avoid the axe. It seems to be entirely a numbers game at A&E these days–or rather, a numbers trend game. Even though the finale pulled in almost 3.5 million viewers (higher than previous years’ finales), the average Glades episode this season was more like 2.6 million, well below earlier years’ average…and the ratings were going the wrong direction. Worse, barely 750,000 of those average viewers were in the much-coveted 18-49 demo that advertisers want the most.

Matt Passmore and Kiele Sanchez

This is in marked contrast to another A&E crime drama, Longmire, that had similar numbers but had been increasing its ratings share as the season progressed, rather like Devious Maids over on Lifetime. And these days, it’s all about the trends.

We’ll still see plenty of both Gómez and Sanchez. Carlos has two movies scheduled for release this year, Coyote with a host of other Latino actors, and Gina M. Garcia’s abduction/hate crime drama, Untold. And you can catch him in a supporting role of a rebroadcast of Kevin Spacey’s The Negotiator on Monday, September 2 at 1P on AMC, or later that night at 8P in Hard to Kill, also on AMC. No word on Kiele’s plans yet, but she’s kept busy with horror movies and TV appearances throughout the run of Glades; that’s certain to continue in the months to come.

Fans of the show are understandably upset; the season ended on a major cliffhanger with Kiele’s character stranded at the altar. No word on how or if the many plot threads will be resolved. Meanwhile, it’s only a matter of time before Season 4 is available on DVD, and individual episodes are already available for instant viewing on amazon.com.

Kiele Sanchez Kicks Vampire Butt on Saturday Night

Did you know Kiele Sanchez of The Glades made a vampire movie? Neither did we…but now you can see her as the last survivor of Barrow, Alaska wreaking revenge on Lilith the Vampire Queen modern-day Los Angeles (no, seriously) in 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, creator Steven Niles’ sequel to the bloody 30 Days of Night, 7P on Saturday night on SyFy.

Two Finales, Four Shows as the Late Summer Fades for Latinos on New TV (and for everyone else as well)

It may be the lightest week of the year for new content on TV, with the summer series winding up and the new Fall shows still a few weeks away. But Latinos are still majorly in the mix:

Carlos Gómez and Kiele Sanchez say g’night for another season in this year’s finale of The Glades at 9P on A&E. And Jordi Vilasuso was also part of this season in a recurring role as Tony Morales. But they’ll be back, no worries.

A Martinez had better be back next year as the diabolical Power Behind the Throne (or at least the new casino) in Longmire, finishing its season at 10P on A&E. Again, already renewed.

A Martinez Longmire

In still-new-for-the-moment news, Natalie Martinez is the last (good) cop standing in an increasingly nasty little town in Under the Dome at 10P on CBS.

Siberia, the fake-reality thriller series on NBC, hasn’t broken any ratings records, and it’s getting even weird (like Lost-level weirdness) as it wanders along, but Joyce Giruad is one of the better things about this bizarre little show, Catch it at 10P.

Keep an eye on your calendars. It’s going to be a dry couple of weeks, but the new seasons just a few days away…

Celebrate the Late Summer with Latinos on TV

Natalie Martinez (l) Under the Dome

Seven shows, from sci fi and fantasy to crime and family drama, showcase Latinos up and down the dial

We’ll only get to tell this happy tale for a couple of more weeks, but once again: some great performances and fascinating shows, all on one night:

Constance Marie is front and center in the season finale of ABC Family’s hit Switched at Birth. It’s already been renewed for another season.

Carlos Gómez and Kiele Sanchez strike sparks on The Glades, 9P on A&E.

L-r: Nadine Velazquez, Raymond Cruz, Tony Denison and Mary McDonnell in Major Crimes

Veterans Raymond Cruz and Jonathan del Arco and relative newcomer Nadine Velazquez, all playing tough and smart Latinos, are part of the action in Major Crimes at 9P on TNT. Also renewed for another season.

A Martinez just can’t stop being the sinister power behind it all in Longmire this season 10P on A&E (Walt won the election, but next week is the season finale, and it looks serious).

Tyler Posey can’t help but break a few hearts (after ripping them out of chests) in Teen Wolf, howling along at 10P on MTV.

Joyce Giraud may be stuck in a low-rated faux reality summer show, but she’s still a standout among forgettable in Siberia, staggering towards a conclusion at 10P on NBC.

Natalie Martinez continues to be one of the best and most unexpected things about the highest rated (and highest quality) network show of the summer, Under the Dome, 10P on CBS.

 

Another Mighty Monday for Latinos on TV

Matt Passmore and Carlos Gomez of The Glades

Seven shows, offering something for everyone (except comedy. What, we can’t be funny anymore?). Check out:

Constance Marie continues to offer up award-winning portrayals of a brave and complex character in Switched at Birth, 8P on ABC Family.

Carlos Gómez and Kiele Sanchez couldn’t be more fun if they tried on The Glades, 9P on A&E.

Natalie Martinez as the last and best cop standing in Under the Dome, 10P on CBS. Wonder if she’ll be part of UtD 2 next summer?

Joyce Giraud still hasn’t been voted off the island–’cause nobody can leave!–in the faux reality thriller Siberia, 10P on NBC.

A Martinez’ man may have lost the election, but the machinations in the Great North continue at 10P on A&E’s Longmire.

Could Tyler Posey be cuter? Don’t think so. See him in his often-undraped flesh in a new episode of Teen Wolf, 10P on MTV.

Thank God that the team didn’t disappear from TNT when The Closer did. In fact, it’s gotten even better for Latinos now, with Raymond Cruz, Nadine Velazquez, and Jonathan del Arco all part Major Crimes, 9P on TNT.

Latinos Keep Making Monday TV special: Five shows, Fourteen Latino Celebrities, All New

Matt Passmore and Carlos Gomez of The Glades

Yes, it’s getting redundant, but let’s enjoy it while we can: a ton of original episodes of some of your favorite series with Latinos front and center this Monday night:

Natalie Martinez is a huge hit in Under the Dome, still unreeling its weirdness at 10P on CBS.

Puerto Rican-born beauty Joyce Giraud may be the bad girl, but she’s a good bad girl in the faux reality-series thriller Siberia, 10P on NBC.

Carlos Gómez and Kiele Sanchez continue to make history and strike sparks as The Glades provides great “light mystery” entertain, 9P on A&E

A Martinez is the sinister power behind the throne on another excellent installment if Longmire, 10P on A&E. But hey…can we have the debate and the election, already? Time’s a’wastin’!

Constance Marie and her TV daughter participate in a “Deaf Day” in a new episode of Switched at Birth, 8P on ABC Family.

Alexandra Barreto in The Fosters

Cierra Ramirez, Jake T. Austin, Bianca A. Santos and Alexandra Barreto continue to be front-and-center in tonight’s episode of The Fosters, 9P on ABC Family.

Tyler Posey howls at the moon and breaks a few more hearts on Teen Wolf at 10P on MTV. (Is one of his co-stars, the other Tyler, really in the running to be the new Batman in the next movie? Really?)

One of the weirder episode summaries of the summer for Major Crimes this week: “A media frenzy begins when the body of a Latino man is found at the home of a swimming coach…” Oh, no! Not a Latino man! Could an alien autopsy be far behind? Find out with long-timers Raymond Cruz, Jonathan del Arco and relative newcomer (to the series, anyway) Nadine Velazquez in a new episode at 10P on TNT.

An abundance of entertainment. Top off the tank on the DVR and enjoy it while it lasts!

Monday Still a Gold Mine for Latino Performances

We may be saying it over and over all summer, but Monday is the day for original programming featuring Latinos.

Here’s the major mix:

On the left, Natalie Martinez in Under the Dome

Natalie Martinez is still at the center of the action in Under the Dome, 10P on CBS.

Joyce Giraud is one of the surviving “competitors” on the fake-reality-show-thriller Siberia, 10P on NBC.

Constance Marie continues her portrayal of a complex and brave single mother on Switched at Birth at 8P on ABC Family.

Carlos Gómez and Kiele Sanchez solve crimes and strike sparks on The Glades, 9P on A&E.

Cierra Ramirez, Teri Polo and Jake T. Austin
in The Fosters

Cierra Ramirez and Jake T. Austin are twin siblings and proud Latinos along with Bianca A. Santos, Carlos Sanz, Justina Machado, Alexandra Barreto and Norma Maldonado in the groundbreaking family drama, Jennifer Lopez’ The Fosters, 9P on ABC Family.

Raymond Cruz, Jonathan del Arco and Nadine Velazquez are still part of the team in Major Crimes, 9P on TNT.

A Martinez is a master political manipulator, at the center of the election for sheriff, Jesse Garcia and Luis Bordonada also guest star on Longmire, 10P on A&E.

Tyler Posey continues biting throats and breaking hearts on Teen Wolf, 10P on MTV.

An Amazing Array: Nine New Programs on Monday with Latinos in the Mix on Network and Cable

Constance Marie Switched at Birth

It may be the strangest weekly schedule in recent years, but it seems as if everyone–broadcast and cable networks alike–is banking their original programming on a single night. It makes Mondays a rich resource of new materials for viewing, the rest of the week a bit of a wasteland, and a DVR essential.

Here’s the rundown:

Constance Marie continues her portrayal of a complex and brave single mother on Switched at Birth at 8P on ABC Family.

Carlos Gómez and Kiele Sanchez solve crimes and strike sparks on The Glades, 9P on A&E.

Cierra Ramirez and Jake T. Austin are twin siblings and proud Latinos along with Bianca A. Santos in the groundbreaking family drama, Jennifer Lopez’ The Fosters, 9P on ABC Family.

Raymond Cruz, Jonathan del Arco and Nadine Velazquez are still part of the team in Major Crimes, 9P on TNT.

A Martinez Longmire

Nicole Muñoz is a member of a ruling family and a bit of a wild one in the Season One finale of the post-alien-apocalypse Defiance, 9P on SyFy.

It’s only Episode Three, but Natalie Martinez is the last cop standing Under the Dome, 10P on CBS.

Joyce Giraud is one of the surviving “competitors” on the fake-reality-show-thriller Siberia, 10P on NBC.

A Martinez is a master political manipulator, at the center of the election for sheriff on Longmire, 10P on A&E.

Tyler Posey continues biting throats and breaking hearts on Teen Wolf, 10P on MTV.

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