Music

ROMES Release New Track and Video ‘Out Of It’

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

RELEASE BRAND NEW TRACK
‘OUT OF IT’

SHARE ACCOMPANYING MUSIC VIDEO
WATCH HERE

Canadian alt-pop quartet ROMES have released their brand new Beyonce-inspired track ‘Out Of It’, out now via Five Seven Music. This is the first taste of their upcoming second album, the follow-up to their self-titled 2017 debut.

‘Out Of It’ was produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Phoenix, Fitz and the Tantrums, M83) and the official music video was directed by drummer Nicolas Amadeus in Northern Ontario, Canada.

“We’ve been playing ‘Out Of It’ at our shows this year and have always had people come up to us after the shows, asking what it was. Inspired by the fans passion for the song, we decided to go back into the studio with Tony and record a studio version”, frontman Jacob Alexander explains. “The writing was inspired by Beyonce. I just imagine Queen B on stage doing that leg move she does, belting out the lyrics”.

ROMES is comprised of brothers Jacob Alexander (vocals) and Nicolas Amadeus (drums), Andrew Keyes (bass) and James Tebbitt (guitar). The childhood friends met while attending school in Ireland, connecting over their mutual passion for rock music and undeniable chemistry as musicians.

Perfecting their inimitable sound since their adolescent years, ROMES effortlessly documents true emotion in their songs while accenting each member’s personalities to create irresistible, eclectic music.

Their 2017 eponymous release, ROMES features breakout hit songs ‘Believe’ and ‘Summer Sound’ and was praised by Billboard for its “infectious groove”.

For more information on ROMES, visit:
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Movies

FAHRENHEIT 11/9 – Official Poster Debut

August 21, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

FAHRENHEIT 11/9

OFFICIAL POSTER DEBUT

In theaters nationwide September 21

SYNOPSIS: Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9” is a provocative and comedic look at the times in which we live. It will explore the two most important questions of the Trump Era: How the f**k did we get here, and how the f**k do we get out? It’s the film to see before it’s too late.

World Premiere at 2018 Toronto International Film Festival

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Music

BAD WOLVES Announce First Ever European Tour

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

BAD WOLVES

ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER EUROPEAN TOUR
WITH
THREE DAYS GRACE

WATCH A PREVIEW OF BAD WOLVES LIVE HERE

INCLUDING A DATE AT LONDON’S SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE OCTOBER 7^TH

NEW SINGLE ‘HEAR ME NOW’ FT. DIAMANTE IS OUT NOW!
WATCH IT HERE

Due to overwhelming fan demand Bad Wolves – the US rock band who emerged as the #1 breakout act globally this year – have moved forward their touring plans and announced that their first ever UK & European shows will happen this October alongside Three Days Grace.

The tour includes dates all across Europe including Portsmouth, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Glasgow and Manchester in the UK. Tickets are on sale now and available at See Tickets.

Bad Wolves vocalist Tommy Vext states: “Last year when I stood in for 5fdp on a few of their shows I was reminded how passionate and loyal European fans are. When BW released ‘Zombie’ earlier this year we got the same, great response and couldn’t believe the massive wave of support from all over Europe, especially given that we’re a new band. Not a day has gone by that we don’t get tons of messages from fans demanding for us to come over. Originally, we were planning to do so in 2019 but it became clear that the time is now and we had to find a way. Coincidingly, Three Days Grace invited us to join them in Europe this Fall so we didn’t think twice and here we are. We couldn’t be more excited and can’t wait to see all of you out there at the shows.”

Adds Bad Wolves manager Zoltan Bathory, guitarist for Five Finger Death Punch: “I don’t think most people expected Bad Wolves to blow up around the world like they have this year, but to me it wasn’t really a shocker. They have that special sauce you can’t manufacture. You have to go and see them to understand the way they connect with people. We took them on the road in the US and they’ve been killin’ it night after night. They are the real deal, Canada and Europe are going to love them.”

Earlier this year the band released their version of The Cranberries ‘Zombie’, which soared to success all over the world, and has been certified Gold in the United States and Australia as well as Platinum in Canada. The track has topped charts worldwide, including the U.S. iTunes overall and rock charts, Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, Spotify’s Global Viral 50, both the UK Rock Chart and Metal Chart, and the Shazam charts while also reigning atop the Canadian and American Rock radio charts for eight and three straight weeks, respectively.

The official music video, a tribute to the late singer Dolores O’Riordan of the Cranberries and an homage to the original, has garnered over 125 million views across platforms and in June this year, Bad Wolves presented a $250,000 check to Dolores O’Riordan’s four children, fulfilling the promise to donate all of their proceeds.

The follow up single ‘Hear Me Now’ feat. Diamante is also quickly climbing up the charts. Bad Wolves are currently touring North America with heavyweights Five Finger Death Punch and Breaking Benjamin on the biggest US rock tour of summer 2018 and, as a special treat for fans, Diamante is performing “Hear Me Now” live with Bad Wolves every show.

Bad Wolves’ debut album Disobey, released in the Spring via Eleven Seven Music, achieved the following chart positions in the USA: #22-Billboard Top 200, #2-Hard Rock Chart, #4- Rock chart, #8-on the Top Current Albums Chart. In the UK, the album reached #1 on the official Rock and Metal charts, as well as #1 on the iTunes Rock and Metal charts (also in Germany and France). In addition, the album reached #1 in a total of 15 countries across Europe, including Holland, Ireland, Finland, Belgium and many more. The band has amassed over 60 million track streams, 400,000+ downloads to date and, mainstream media such as BBC, The Times, The Sun and The Guardian in the UK, as well as great support from rock and metal media worldwide.

For more information on Bad Wolves visit www.badwolvesnation.com

EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH THREE DAYS GRACE
Mon, Oct. 1^st – Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth, UK
Tue, Oct. 2^nd– Rock City, Nottingham, UK
Thu, Oct. 4^th – O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK
Fri, Oct. 5^th – St. Philips Gate, Bristol, UK
Sun, Oct. 7^th – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, UK
Mon, Oct. 8^th – SWG3, Glasgow, UK
Tue, Oct. 9^th – O2 Ritz, Manchester, UK
Thu, Oct. 11 – Poppodium 013, Tilburg, NL
Sat, Oct. 13 – Docks, Hamburg, GER
Sun, Oct. 14 – Palladium, Cologne, GER
Mon, Oct.15 – Tonhalle, Munich, GER
Wed, Oct. 17 – X-Tra, Zurich, Switzerland
Thu, Oct. 18 – Gasometer, Vienna, Austria
Fri, Oct. 19 – Mala Sport, Prague, Czech Republic
Sun, Oct. 21 – Schlachthof, Wiesbaden, GER
Tue, Oct. 23 – A2 Centrum Kocertowe, Wroclaw, Poland
Wed, Oct. 24 – Progresja, Warsaw, Poland

Tickets available at See Tickets.

Music

EMMA BLACKERY Releases New Single ‘Take Me Out’

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

EMMA BLACKERY

‘TAKE ME OUT’
NEW SINGLE OUT NOW
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

VILLAINS
DEBUT ALBUM RELEASED AUGUST 31^st
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW

HMV IN-STORE TOUR ANNOUNCED
PERFORMANCE + SIGNING – AUG/SEPT

UK/EUROPE HEADLINE TOUR
LONDON, KOKO – OCTOBER 25^th

LILY AHLBERG (ALL DATES) & DUSKY GREY (UK ONLY)
ANNOUNCED AS SUPPORT

Rising pop star Emma Blackery has released her brand new single ‘Take Me Out’, taken from her forthcoming debut album Villains out August 31^st through RWG Records.

‘Take Me Out’ has featured on six Spotify ‘New Music Friday’ playlists today including the UK. It’s a huge pop banger stacked with attitude and boasting a massive chorus.

Regarding the single Emma says, “I’m really excited for everyone to hear it. It’s a song I really connect with and one of my favourites from Villains. The song deals with feelings of paranoia when you are feeling exposed and isolated by your friends.”

Toby Scott (Little Mix, Girls Aloud, The Saturdays) has produced ‘Take Me Out’, and was also behind Emma’s recent singles ‘Icarus’, ‘Agenda’ and ‘Dirt’, which are all taken from her forthcoming album Villains.

Villains is a record inspired by a period of reflection and one that invites listeners on Emma’s journey from, as she explains, “feeling so paranoid that I risked becoming a person I didn’t like, to letting go of all of that hurt”.

The atmospheric album opener ‘Villains Pt. 1’ sees her declare, “I am a nightmare… designed to destroy” over a beat that drips with menace. Elsewhere, ‘Petty’ (“You used to call me pretty, then you took out the “r””) flirts with tropical house, and her restrained vocal on ballad ‘What I Felt With You’ simmers with longing. By the album’s explosive closer, ‘Villains Pt. 2’, Emma is forced to consider her own part in her downfall, asking, “Am I kidding myself, blaming somebody else, I’m my own biggest villain.” On creating the album Emma says, “Writing the album was so cathartic. Music is my therapy.”

In support of the album’s release the Essex-born singer has announced an HMV in-store tour where she will be signing copies of Villains and performing songs from the album live. HMV will be stocking exclusive yellow edition color vinyl of the new album and the tour will call at seven stores across the country.

Following this Emma will be head out on an extensive headline tour across the UK and Europe, which will finish with a headline show at London’s KOKO on October 25^th. Full Emma Blackery tour dates can be found below:

HMV IN-STORE TOUR
31/08 – HMV Southend (5:30pm)
01/09 – HMV London, Oxford Street (5:30pm)
02/09 – HMV Nottingham (2pm)
03/09 – HMV Bristol, Broadmead (5:30pm)
04/09 – HMV Leeds (5:30pm)
05/09 – HMV Liverpool (5:30pm)
06/09 – HMV Belfast (5:30pm)

UK/EUROPE HEADLINE TOUR OCTOBER 2018
4^th – Parkteatret, Oslo
6^th – Klubben Fryshuset, Stockholm
7^th – Beta, Copenhagen
9^th – Sugar Factory, Amsterdam
10^th – Nochstpeicher, Hamburg
12^th – Musik & Freiden, Berlin
13^th – B72, Vienna
14^th – Feierwerk, Munich
16^th – Luxor, Cologne
17^th – Zoom, Frankfurt
20^th – Academy 2, Manchester
21^st – O2 Institute 2, Birmingham
22^nd – Garage, Glasgow
24^th – Tramshed, Cardiff
25^th – Koko, London

Tickets are available now through My Ticket.

Music

ARCHIE FAULKS Releases Debut Single ‘It Rains’

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

ARCHIE FAULKS

‘IT RAINS’
DEBUT SINGLE OUT NOW
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY / SOUNDCLOUD

HEADLINE LONDON SHOW
SERVANT JAZZ QUARTERS – SEPT 4^th

London singer/songwriter Archie Faulks has released his debut single ‘It Rains’. The solemn love song features haunting strings among stunning alt-folk and Archie’s irresistible croon.

Regarding the single Archie says, “I wrote ‘It Rains’ about a dying but once great relationship. All we do now is fight and get back together again; with the memories of the glory days being the only thing bringing us back to each other. The love is still there but I realize its no longer helping either of us, but rather taking over our days and nights with worry, anger and fear. It’s a love for things we did together and the feeling we gave each other, but not for the other person themselves. The song is the realization of this but wanting to retreat to ‘our place’ and cling on for a few more days in the vague hope that we can regain an element of the past and not let us be washed away by the flood.”

‘It Rains’ is the debut single from Archie Faulks, who first rose to prominence under the moniker Tenterhook in 2014. As Tenterhook he enjoyed tearaway success over the course of two EPs, which spawned radio hits that led him to be featured as Zane Lowe’s Next Hype on Radio 1, while also receiving support from BBC 6Music and Radio X. He became a worldwide No.1 on Hype Machine, clocked up millions of plays on Spotify and completed a number of tours across the UK and Europe playing with the likes of Asgeir and Rhodes.

Explaining the transition from Tenterhook he says, “I first started releasing music when I was 18, with hindsight perhaps it was a little too soon and I wasn’t happy with the trajectory I was heading in both artistically and mentally.”

He continues on the time away spent focusing on himself musically and lyrically, “I’ve been writing all the new material on my own, trying to create an honest and heartfelt record to both laugh and cry to. I felt like going under my own name so that I no longer had a barrier to hide behind, it’s forced me to face my own truths and make some difficult life choices which has hopefully made me a better songwriter and person.”

Europe got a sneak peak of the new Archie Faulks sound earlier this year when he played a number of shows with Isaac Gracie that went down a storm. To celebrate the release of ‘It Rains’, he will play his first ever headline show as Archie Faulks at London’s Servant Jazz Quarters on September 4^th. Tickets are on-sale now via Music Glue.

Movie Reviews, Movies

Movie Review by Kristin: IRREPLACEABLE YOU

August 20, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

Holy crap.

I admit that I can be a bit emotional at times during shows like This Is Us and movies like Love, Simon. None, however, have made me ugly cry quite like this one.

SYNOPSIS: Recently engaged couple Abbie (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and Sam (Michiel Huisman) find their dreams for the future shattered when she receives a terminal-cancer diagnosis. Abbie copes with the news by attending a support group, and by trying to plan the details of Sam’s life after she’s gone — which includes finding him a new partner.

IRREPLACEABLE YOU is a bit predictable in the sense that the main characters, Abbie and Sam, discover her diagnosis so early in the film, but the way it’s handled is heartbreaking and lovely all at the same time. I also feel like it was a bit sugar-coated because we never saw Abbie get extremely sick the way that we know cancer can play out — but I’m kind of thankful for that. We know what’s happening, we don’t necessarily have to witness every detail. In that respect, I also think it’s very telling that you’re able to be so emotionally invested in this couple despite not seeing the very worst of this horrible disease. It says a lot about the actors in each scene.

The performances by Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Michiel Huisman were very sweet and raw. You really felt the love they had for each other, which made the outcome even more beautiful and heartbreaking. With that being said, even though the ending is predictable, watching it play out in such a way had me hooked. It was also fun to see Christopher Walken play a friend to Abbie throughout the film and, ultimately, being the person who made her look at her life differently.

My only complaint is that we didn’t get enough scenes with Kate McKinnon in them! Aside from that, this was a great little movie. One of the moments that really got me was when Abbie tells Sam that she thought planning his future would hurt less than her accepting that she won’t be around to see it. UGHHHHHHH. If you like the odd concoction of sad, romantic and funny movies, I definitely recommend this one.

Side note: I absolutely loved Sam’s dimples in the movie, and I was absolutely SHOOK to discover that he played Daario Naharis on Game of Thrones! Yes, the one that hooked up with Khaleesi and got dumped! Funny what a pair of glasses and a shave could do!

Movie Reviews, Movies

Movie Review by Kristin: TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE

August 20, 2018by Kristin3 Comments

Happy Monday, everyone!

This weekend I had a moment to sit down and watch the highly anticipated TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE on Netflix, and I am SO glad I did.

SYNOPSIS: Lara Jean Covey writes letters to all of her past loves, the letters are meant for her eyes only. Until one day when all the love letters are sent out to her previous loves. Her life is soon thrown into chaos when her foregoing loves confront her one by one.

What an adorable teen romantic comedy! I have to hand it to Netflix because they have not let me down with their Originals lately. I will admit that I had not read the book by Jenny Han prior to watching the film, so I had nothing to compare it to, but wow!

The cast was fantastic, the story was so cute and relatable, and it really tugged at your feelings while watching it. You felt for Lara Jean when her letters got out — the anxiety of someone knowing your personal feelings when you weren’t expecting them to and feeling like you don’t know how to stop what’s happening. I saw so much of myself in Lara Jean even though I’m in my 30’s, so I think it’s really a film that anyone can enjoy.

So many of us have had that experience where we’re not quite sure how to express our feelings towards someone we’re afraid of being rejected by. You’ve had that box hidden in the back of your closet with unsent letters containing your most private feelings at some point in your life. I know I have, and if those had ever been sent out, you’d probably find me in a cave somewhere hibernating until it blew over. No lie! That’s probably what made Condor’s portrayal of Lara Jean so likable is that even though she was mortified, she took control of the situation and didn’t back down.

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I know that with book-to-film adaptations, readers already have a preconceived idea of what the characters would look like and are often disappointed with the outcome. However, in this case, the majority of the readers (& viewers) seem to think Lana Condor was the perfect Lara Jean and Noah Centineo was the perfect Peter Kavinsky. So kudos to the casting crew in addition to the phenomenal performances from the cast!

This is definitely a modern day John Hughes film if I ever saw one. I honestly can’t come up with any complaints. In order to provide a little insight from a younger perspective, my niece, who is 14, also saw it with her friends and absolutely loved it.

If you’re into rom-coms, I highly recommend checking this out on Netflix when you can. If (and when) you do, let me know what you thought! I’ll just be in my little corner reading the book now.

Movies

NEW FILM TRAILER: Chris Pine seeks Revenge in David Mackenzie’s OUTLAW KING

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

Chris Pine stars in David Mackenzie’s

OUTLAW KING

In select theaters and launching globally
on Netflix on November 9, 2018

SYNOPSIS: OUTLAW KING tells the untold, true story of Robert the Bruce who transforms from defeated nobleman to outlaw hero during the oppressive occupation of medieval Scotland by Edward I of England. Despite grave consequences, Robert seizes the Scottish crown and rallies an impassioned group of men to fight back against the mighty army of the tyrannical King and his volatile son, the Prince of Wales.

Filmed in Scotland, OUTLAW KING reunites director David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) with star Chris Pine alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh, Billy Howle, Tony Curran, Stephen Dillane, James Cosmo and Sam Spruell.

OUTLAW KING will debut as the Opening Night Film at the
Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | #OutlawKing

Movies

WATCH: Official Trailer for SECOND ACT – Starring Jennifer Lopez, Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens, Milo Ventimiglia

August 17, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

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Hey there, movie fanatics!

I have to admit that I hadn’t heard of this movie until Milo Ventimiglia was on Jimmy Fallon earlier this week and briefly spoke about it. Naturally, I had to immediately look th[8] up the trailer and everything else I could about SECOND ACT. I’m a sucker for movies based in New York and who isn’t a fan of J. Lo and the best man/father on television these days, Jack . . . I mean, Milo Ventimiglia? It also has a ton of other fantastic actors involved (Leah Remini, Treat Williams, Vanessa Hudgens, Dan Bucatinsky, Freddie Stroma, etc.), and the poster is absolutely gorgeous!

If I’m being honest, it reminds me just a little bit of one of my favorite television shows right now, Younger. Anyone else kind of get that vibe? I mean, the stories are slightly different, but the premise is that the main character gets a job that is based on a lie. Either way, I will definitely be checking this one out in the theater!

SYNOPSIS: Jennifer Lopez stars as Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act.

Interviews, Music

Interview: New Boy Band 4TH AVE – Initiation EP Drops Today!

August 17, 2018September 17, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

Hello there!

I had the chance to speak with up-and-coming boy band 4TH AVE about their new EP, Initiation, which is out today! We talk ABC’s Boy Band, how the band was formed, their musical influences, and more.

4TH AVE is made up of Camry Jackson, Jaden Gray, Marcus Pendleton and Mikey Jimenez

If you weren’t already aware, I featured 4TH AVE as one of my ‘Artist to Watch’ posts back when they were first introduced. Their sound is so organic and soulful and fun. Not to even mention the level of maturity and talent these young men possess. You can check out that original post HERE. Now, I’m not trying to say, “I told you so,” but . . . (I told you so).

Can you introduce yourselves to those who might not be familiar with you from Boy Band?
We are 4 individuals who came from the show Boy Band on ABC. The judges were Timbaland, Nick Carter, and Emma Bunton. On the show every week we competed against each other in different groups throughout the season. Unfortunately we didn’t make it to the final band, but we were blessed enough to make our own, titled 4th Ave!
How did the decision to form 4^th Ave come about? Was this something that was discussed prior to the show ending? I also want to high five you all for your maturity throughout the process of Boy Band and the unveiling of the final five.
Thank you! After the finale, Timbaland came up to all of us on stage and said he felt that we should be a group. He knew that each of us had something special, and together we’d be unstoppable! We are so very humbled that he input his opinion into our hearts. It was the best choice we could’ve ever made!
What has the song writing/recording process been like so far?
Before the show, each of us had some type of familiarity of singing in the studio, song writing, and singing front of big crowds. So when that process began to come our way it was a breeze due to the fact that we had been doing it for some time.
Did you get a say on which songs were going to be chosen for your first EP, Initiation? How many songs have you recorded so far?
Yes, we had a major say as to which songs were able to be on the first EP! Of course with the help of our manager Jared Rosenberg, and Musical Director Adam Blackstone, we were able to make the eight choices as to which should be on it. In addition to that, we have recorded at least 19-21 songs!
What do you hope fans take away from the EP?
From this EP, we hope that fans take away the raw emotion and passion we put into it! We want them to experience the life of the songs, just as we did when we were singing/writing them! This EP is an emotional roller coaster!
Since the formation of 4^th Ave, you’ve performed back up for Charlie Puth on national television and you took part in a performance at the March for Our Lives event in Washington, D.C. How excited are you to finally be going out on tour with your own music and your own fans that have been patiently waiting for this for the past year?
What an honor it was to be able to perform behind Charlie Puth on the Voice, and Vic Mensa on March For Our Lives! It’s quite unreal being that we’ve only been a band for 7-8 months, and we are so humbled. Now that we are going on our own tour, with our own music, the only thing that goes through our mind is wow this is really happening this early. We never would’ve thought the ball would get rolling this early!
You’ve had incredible fan interactions since your formation. How important is that to you?
Fan interaction is our main focus. In fact we don’t even call them fans, we call them our supporters! They are so important because they keep us going, and they support us no matter what. If there is a meet and greet, they are there, if an EP comes out, they buy it, and if there is a concert, they are there, etc. So we love them with all of our heart!
Who are your musical influences? Who would you like to work with in the future?
Individually we have many, but as a group they would have to be:Boys To Men, Michael Jackson, Usher, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, and Justin Bieber just to name a few.
Can you let your fans know of any upcoming projects to look out for?
As of right now continue to share our new EP! Lookout for our first Tour, and after tour we may have quite a few surprises for you as well!
Where can people find you online?
4th Ave Music on all social platforms!
Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Entertainment News, Movies

TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE Special Screening in Los Angeles [Photos]

August 17, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

There was nothing but love in the air at the special screening of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before in Los Angeles on August 16, 2018 at the Arc Light Culver City. Images from the red carpet and after party can be seen below:

SYNOPSIS: Lara Jean Song Covey’s love life goes from imaginary to out of control when the love letters for every boy she’s ever loved — five in all — are mysteriously mailed out.

From New York Times Bestselling Author, Jenny Han, the film adaption of the popular YA novel stars Lana Condor (Alita: Battle Angel, X-Men: Apocalypse), Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars) and Noah Centineo (Sierra Burgess Is A Loser, The Fosters). Directed by Susan Johnson.

TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE launches globally on Netflix TODAY.

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Israel Broussard, Janel Parrish, Lana Condor Anna Cathcart and Noah Centineo attend Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Israel Broussard;Janel Parrish;Lana Condor Anna Cathcart;Noah Centineo

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Israel Broussard, Janel Parrish, Susan Johnson, Lana Condor Anna Cathcart, Jenny Han and Noah Centineo attend Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Israel Broussard;Janel Parrish;Lana Condor;Anna Cathcart;Noah Centineo;Jenny Han

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Lana Condor attends Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Lana Condor

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Casper Smart attends Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Casper Smart

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Lana Condor and Noah Centineo attend Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Lana Condor;Noah Centineo

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Alex Shibutani (right) and guest attend Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Alex Shibutani

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Israel Broussard, Lana Condor and Noah Centineo attend Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Israel Broussard;Lana Condor;Noah Centineo

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Janel Parrish and Anna Cathcart attend Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Anna Cathcart;Janel Parrish

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Janel Parrish, Lana Condor and Anna Cathcart attend Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Janel Parrish;Lana Condor;Anna Cathcart

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: The cast attends Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Lana Condor and Susan Johnson attend the afterparty for Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at The Culver Hotel on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Lana Condor;Susan Johnson

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: A general view of atmosphere at the afterparty for Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at The Culver Hotel on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)

CULVER CITY, CA – AUGUST 16: Netflix Director of Content Acquisitions Matt Brodlie and Jenny Han attend the afterparty for Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Los Angeles Special Screening at The Culver Hotel on August 16, 2018 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) *** Local Caption *** Matt Brodlie;Jenny Han

Visit: netflix.com/toalltheboysivelovedbefore

Interviews, Music

Interview: Alternative/Pop Rock Band, SHALLOW POOLS

August 17, 2018August 17, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

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Good morning, music lovers!

I recently had the chance to speak with SHALLOW POOLS about their band and their music. Shallow Pools is an alternative/pop rock band made up of three amazingly talented female musicians out of Massachusetts and they’re definitely a band to keep your eye on! Check out the interview and their social media links below:

Can you introduce yourselves and describe your roles in the band?
Jess plays guitar, Ali plays drums and Glynnis sings and plays bass!
How would you describe your sound?
We’re definitely a mix of pop rock and alternative!
What made you decide to transition from playing acoustic covers to playing originals?
We started out playing acoustic covers for fun. Once we started getting more serious and playing in front of small crowds, we realized that we wanted to be playing our own music. We just had to learn to play together first before we could start writing together!
What was the songwriting process like?
Jess usually comes up with guitar parts first, and then the drums and bass come after. We almost always work on melodies and lyrics last after we have a solid instrumental! We do rearrange things in the studio, but we like to have a good demo before we record.
How important is it for you to draw inspiration from your own experiences in your music?
It’s definitely important! We feel more connected to these songs than any of our old songs because the lyrics are much more personal. Hopefully other people can relate to these songs and connect with them too!
I love seeing a band made up of strong, talented women. How gratifying has it been to see the support for shallow pools so far, and to break that stigma that alternative bands are mostly comprised of men?
It’s amazing! We’ve had a lot of people approach us after our shows and they seem really excited about our music. Seeing young girls especially getting excited and asking for photos and autographs is the most gratifying feeling. We’re glad that we get to play a small part in breaking the stigma. There are SO MANY talented women playing alternative music and we’ve been lucky enough to meet a lot of them through playing shows.
What would you like listeners to take away from your music and from you as a band?
We hope that listeners can relate to our songs and find comfort in knowing that other people go through similar experiences. We also want people to know that we really want our shows to be inclusive and welcoming spaces.
Do you have any upcoming projects or plans for shallow pools that fans should be on the lookout for?
Our next single “Sinking” is coming out 8/24 and hopefully an EP in the fall! We have a bunch of shows booked over the next few months and all of the dates can be found on our social media!
Where can fans find you online?
A lot of places!!

iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify
Instagram: @shallowpoolsMA
Twitter: @shallowpoolsMA
Facebook : shallow pools
YouTube: shallow pools
shallowpools.com

Movies

Check out the new trailer for NEXT GEN starring John Krasinski!

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

PRESENTS

Directed by | Kevin Adams, Joe Ksander
Written by | Kevin Adams, Joe Ksander
Produced by | Javier Zhang, Jeff Bell, Ken Zorniak, Patricia Hicks, Charlene Kelly, Olivia Hao
Starring | John Krasinski, David Cross, Michael Peña, Charlyne Yi, Jason Sudeikis, Constance Wu

SYNOPSIS: NEXT GEN is an animated action-adventure film about the bittersweet power of memories. It tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a rebellious girl and a runaway combat robot, as they unite to stop a madman’s plan for technological world domination.

Watch Next Gen on Netfix starting September 7!

Visit Netflix.com/NextGen

Movies

WIDOWS | New Trailer Released | In Theaters November 16

August 15, 2018August 15, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

Regency Enterprises and 20th Century Fox have released a new trailer for WIDOWS, a modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption from Academy Award-winning director Steve M^cQueen and co-writer and bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn.

SYNOPSIS: Widows is the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities. Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, tensions build when Veronica (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), Linda (Michelle Rodriguez), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki) and Belle (Cynthia Erivo) take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. “Widows” also stars Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Daniel Kaluuya, Lukas Haas, Brian Tyree Henry, Garret Dillahunt, Carrie Coon, Jacki Weaver, Jon Bernthal and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo .

WIDOWS opens in theaters everywhere on November 16!

WIDOWS | Official Channels

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | #WidowsMovie

Entertainment News, Movies

Gal Gadot Joins “Ralph Breaks the Internet” Voice Cast

August 13, 2018August 13, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

GAL GADOT TO VOICE NEW CHARACTER SHANK IN
“RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET”

Gal Gadot (“Justice League,” “Wonder Woman”) revealed today that she is voicing the character Shank, a tough and talented driver in an intense and gritty online racing game called Slaughter Race, in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” which hits theaters this Thanksgiving.

You can view the announcements here: FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM

Ralph and Vanellope encounter Shank and her unusual cohorts when they venture to the internet in search of a replacement part for Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. Shank, a tough-as-nails street racer, takes her role and her tricked-out car very seriously and doesn’t like to lose. When Vanellope finds herself in a street race with Shank, her Sugar Rush driving skills are put to the test—and Shank is impressed. “She is the coolest character in this world of Slaughter Race,” said director Rich Moore. “Shank’s lived a lot, she’s seen a lot, yet she’s got nothing but kindness in her heart—that’s the duality of that character.”

Said Gadot, “Shank is amazing at driving cars and has this bad-girl vibe to her. But as the movie goes on you realize how fun, wise and warm she really is on the inside, which is what I like most about her.”

According to director/writer Phil Johnston, Gadot adds extraordinary dimension to the character. “There’s so much texture to her voice and so much living in her voice,” he said. “If Ralph is Vanellope’s big-brother figure, we wanted a big-sister figure. We wanted someone that Vanellope would look up to, and Gal is definitely someone kids—and a lot of adults I know—aspire to emulate. I can’t imagine anyone else embodying that part.”

Shank’s approach to racing—and life in general—opens Vanellope’s eyes to the limitless possibilities of the internet and the excitement of a new world that feels like home to her. Featuring the voices of John C. Reilly as Ralph, and Sarah Silverman as Vanellope, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 21, 2018.

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET | Official Channels

Website | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter

Movies

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE | Character Banners Released!

August 13, 2018August 13, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

7 Strangers, 7 Secrets, 1 Connection. #ElRoyaleMovie

20^th Century FOX has released new character posters for BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE, the story of seven strangers who meet at Lake Tahoe’s El Royale. Over the course of one fateful night, secrets are unearthed, and everyone will have a last shot at redemption before everything goes to hell.

The film’s all-star cast includes Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Lewis Pullman, Nick Offerman and Chris Hemsworth.

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE arrives in theaters everywhere on October 12, 2018!

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE | Official Channels

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | #ElRoyaleMovie

Movies

THE PREDATOR | New Video Released, TIFF Screening Announced + Advance Tickets Available Now!

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

The Hunt has Evolved.

20th Century Fox has released a new video for THE PREDATOR, featuring a Tom Morello track set for release this Friday called “Rabbit’s Revenge” featuring Bassnecter, Big Boi and Killer Mike. The song is from Morello’s forthcoming album The Atlas Underground.

SYNOPSIS: From the outer reaches of space to the to the backwoods of southern Georgia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before. And only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolutionary biology professor can prevent the end of the human race.

Plus, you can now purchase advance tickets for the film at www.ThePredatorTix.com.

Directed by Shane Black, the film stars Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Sterling K. Brown, Alfie Allen, Thomas Jane, Augusto Aguilera, Jake Busey and Yvonne Strahovski. In addition for fans headed to TIFF, THE PREDATOR will kick-off the Midnight Madness screenings on September 6th. For more information visit – www.tiff.net/midnightmadness.

THE PREDATOR arrives in theaters on September 14, 2018!

THE PREDATOR | Official Channels

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | #ThePredator

Movie Reviews, Movies

Movie Review by Kristin: THE SONG

August 9, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

Hey there, movie lovers!

On my lunch break at work the other day, I decided to check out this movie on Hulu. I hadn’t heard of it before, but it starred Alan Powell, who I really enjoyed on this last season of Quantico. You might also recognize him as one of the former members of Christian band, Anthem Lights.

I quickly realized that this was a Christian-themed movie, which actually tied in really well with the storyline. I’m not a religious person, but I think the balance played well for viewers who are and for viewers–like me–who aren’t. With that being said, I can’t offer my opinion on how well it actually ties in with the story of King Solomon, so my opinion is solely based on the movie itself.

SYNOPSIS: An aspiring singer-songwriter’s life and marriage suffer when the song he writes for his wife propels him to stardom.

There is a heavy voice-over reciting the story of King Solomon (I only know this because I googled it lol) that I felt sort of overpowered certain scenes. Jed (Alan Powell) provides the voice-over and while his voice is great for voice-overs, I just was not grasping it in its entirety. I was more focused on what was happening in the scene.

The storyline is one that we’ve seen fairly often. An up-and-coming musician finds his muse, hits it big, gets wrapped up in the fame, ruins certain aspects of his life and then seeks redemption. However, Alan Powell does such a great job at playing the love-sick husband and the douchebag musician that his performance almost gives the story a fresh spin. The other performances were surprisingly good as well.

It wasn’t my favorite film I’ve ever seen, but it was definitely worth the hour and 56 minutes of watching it. I’m a sucker for films that include a live performance aspect, so I might be biased in saying that I did really enjoy this one.

Check it out for yourself and let me know what you think!

Music

ROMES Share Video for Indie-Pop Anthem ‘Summer Sound’

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

SHARE ‘SUMMER SOUND’ VIDEO

NEW MUSIC ON THE WAY FOR 2018
VIA FIVE SEVEN MUSIC

Canadian-Irish four piece ROMES have shared the lyric video for the Beach mix of their new single ‘Summer Sound’. The perfect soundtrack to the UK’s scorching heatwave, the video bursts with colorful, pop-art stylings leaving you dreaming of the sun, sea and cocktails.

The funked up, indie-pop anthem has been blowing up at regional radio across Britain with 130 stations now playing it. With its infectious hooks, it is a clear fan-favourite with the original featuring on their 2017 self-titled album.

Since its release, the band have been busy touring with the likes of Mutemath and set to work on brand new material, which the band are very excited to announce is ready to be revealed, with the first taste arriving very soon.

Their previous critically acclaimed singles ‘Tryna Be’, ‘Believe’ and ‘Spend The Night’ positioned ROMES at the forefront of indie-pop bands on the road to global success, with the irresistible ‘Summer Sound’ bringing as much guitar as it does pop, to leave you wanting more… which is exactly what’s to come from ROMES in 2018.

BAND MEMBERS
Jacob Alexander (vocals)
Nicolas Amadeus (drums)
Andrew Keyes (bass)
James Tebbitt (guitar)

For more information on ROMES visit:
SPOTIFY | WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | INSTAGRAM

Movies

That Moment When – Netflix Drops the TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE Trailer and Key Art!

August 9, 2018by KristinLeave a Comment

The Netflix Original Film based on the New York Times Best-Selling Novel

TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE

will launch globally on Netflix on August 17, 2018!

SYNOPSIS: Lara Jean Song Covey’s love life goes from imaginary to out of control when the love letters for every boy she’s ever loved-five in all — are mysteriously mailed out.

From New York Times Bestselling Author, Jenny Han, the film adaption of the popular
YA novel stars Lana Condor (Alita: Battle Angel, X-Men: Apocalypse), Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars) and Noah Centineo (Sierra Burgess Is A Loser, The Fosters) directed by Susan Johnson.

TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE | Official Channels:

Website | Instagram | #ToAllTheBoysIveLovedBefore

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