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Mike ‘the movie guy’ Movie Review: “The Monster”

November 12, 2016August 23, 2017by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Wasup movie fans?! Well, I actually had the chance to check this out late last night…yep…once everyone fell asleep…I climbed into bed with my iPad and started THE MONSTER.

OK…let me start off by saying…DO NOT. Let me repeat myself…DO NOT WATCH THE TRAILER. Now…the trailer doesn’t really ruin anything but…ya gotta keep this one ole natural! (lol) Just trust when I say…you gotta watch THE MONSTER.

So…what’s the movie about – without giving anything away. Kathy played by Zoe Kazan and Lizzy played by Ella Ballentine are mother and daughter – right from the beginning – you can tell they’ve had some serious conflicts in their relationship…as you keep watching – you see these conflicts in a few flashbacks and…HOLY CRAP BALLS…talk about CRAAZZZYYYYYYYYYYYY.

So because of all the craziness – Lizzy would like to spend some time with her dad. Kathy’s job – drive her there. Sounds pretty simple, right? WRRRONNGGGGG!!! On their way there – Kathy hits a wolf crossing the road, blows out a tire and totally messes up the car. After calling dad and giving him the scoop – they decide to investigate the dead wolf on the road (I know, whyyyy?) They see that the wolf has huge gashes in it – NOT from the car – but from something else…but what could it be? They then find a tooth. A HUGE FREAKING TOOTH. They soon realize – hmmmmm maybe this whole thing with the wolf…is more serious than they thought. Maybe this wolf was being chased by something!!! Something BIGGER and SCARIER!

…AND THAT’S IT – that’s all I’m gonna say…well…one more thing. IT GETS BANANAS FROM THERE!

So. WHAT DID I LIKE ABOUT ‘THE MONSTER?’
I didn’t like it – I freaking LOVED it. Within the first 23 minutes of the movie…I was totally pulled in. 35 minutes into the movie…I began getting uneasy, WTF feelings (lol)…which is a good thing. 1 hour into the movie…I realized for me…this was one of the best horror movie’s I’ve seen in a long time..definitely becomes my BEST HORROR MOVIE FOR 2016 – that’s for sure. Writer/Director Bryan Bertino did an awesome job. Loved the music. Loved the way it was shot. Just a great movie.

Let’s talk about the cast – Holy Crap Balls! Ella Ballentine who plays Lizzy. She was amazing. Freaking amazing. She made you feel everything she was feeling. There’s a scene where they’re both in the car and she’s scared and crying. GOOD LORD. I wanted to jump into the TV and hug this little girl. (lol) Man. I have a 2 year son and I immediately started thinking – what would I do in this situation. Ella’s a force movie fans – she’s one of my favs now…after watching this movie – I started following her on Twitter!! Zoe Kazan who plays Kathy the mom. She was amazing as well. Freaking amazing. There were so many times I wanted to karate chop her through the TV…then I became Team Kathy…then I wanted to karate chop her…then Team Kathy again. Zoe was great at playing with my emotions! (lol) I hated her and I loved her…damnnnn youuuuuuu!! The chemistry of these two in the movie – just perfect. They seriously did a great job.

I also loved the monster. I don’t want to give anything away – so – yeah – I loved the monster. (lol)

So. WHAT DID I NOT LIKE ABOUT ‘THE MONSTER?”
Nothing. It was awesome. Just go see this freaking movie.

I give THE MONSTER…5 out of 5 popcorns!

THE MONSTER opens today in Houston, TX. It’s actually showing at the AMC Gulf Pointe 30. Why one freaking theater? This movie needs to be seen I say. Rumor has it – it’s available on VOD – so maybe you can find it there.

Just go see this movie. I’m definitely adding this movie to my DVD/Blu-ray collection.

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Thisfunktional Podcast – Movies – Charlie Heaton SHUT IN

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

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Written by Jesus Figueroa

Actor Charlie Heaton talks to Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about playing Stephen Portman in psychological suspense movie “Shut In.”

Heaton discusses the dark role, being a newcomer to an American full length feature film and a bit of what it was like to be on set with the spectacular cast.

“Shut In” opens in theaters Nov. 11.

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New Trailer for LIVE BY NIGHT

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo”) directed and stars in the dramatic crime thriller “Live by Night.”

Affleck also wrote the screenplay based on the award-winning best-seller by Dennis Lehane, marking the second collaboration for the fellow Boston natives, following the acclaimed drama “Gone Baby Gone.”

“Live by Night” is set in the roaring `20s when Prohibition hasn’t stopped the flow of booze in an underground network of gangster-run speakeasies.

The opportunity to gain power and money is there for any man with enough ambition and nerve and Joe Coughlin, the son of the Boston Police Superintendent, long ago turned his back on his strict upbringing for the spoils of being an outlaw.

But even among criminals there are rules and Joe breaks a big one: crossing a powerful mob boss by stealing his money and his moll.

The fiery affair ends in tragedy, setting Joe on a path of revenge, ambition, romance and betrayal that propels him out of Boston and up the ladder of Tampa’s steamy rum-running underworld.

“Live by Night” is produced by Leonardo DiCaprio (“The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Out of the Furnace”) and Jennifer Davisson (“The Ides of March,” “Orphan”), under the Appian Way banner; and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Todd (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Across the Universe”) for Pearl Street Films. Chris Brigham, Chay Carter and Dennis Lehane are serving as executive producers.

Starring with Affleck are Elle Fanning (“Maleficent”), Chris Messina (“Argo,” “The Mindy Project”), Sienna Miller (“American Sniper,” “Foxcatcher”), Zoe Saldana (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Avatar”), and Oscar winner Chris Cooper (“Adaptation,” “The Town”). The cast also includes Max Casella, (“Inside Llewyn Davis,” “Blue Jasmine”), J.D. Evermore (“Dallas Buyers Club”), Remo Girone (“Heaven”), Robert Glenister (“Persuasion”), Anthony Michael Hall (“Foxcatcher”), Matthew Maher (“Gone Baby Gone”), Miguel J. Pimentel, Chris Sullivan (“The Drop”) and Titus Welliver (“Argo,” “The Town”).

Behind the scenes, Affleck collaborated with three-time Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Richardson (“JFK,” “The Aviator,” “Hugo”) Oscar-nominated production designer Jess Gonchor (“True Grit,” “Foxcatcher”), Oscar-winning editor William Goldenberg (“Argo”), and Oscar-nominated costume designer Jacqueline West (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Argo”). The score is composed by Harry Gregson-Williams (“The Martian,” “Gone Baby Gone”).

Slated for release on Jan. 13, 2017, “Live By Night” is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures, to be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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FEARLESS Clip En Espanol for BLEED FOR THIS

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Excited to share a clip (en espanol) from Open Road Films’ upcoming movie “BLEED FOR THIS,” in theaters Nov. 18.

“BLEED FOR THIS” is the incredible true story of one of the most inspiring and unlikely comebacks in sports history.

Miles Teller (Whiplash, Divergent) stars as Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza, a local Providence boxer who shot to stardom after winning two world title fights.

After a near-fatal car accident leaves Vinny with a severed spine, he is told he may never walk again.

Against all odds and doctor’s orders, renowned trainer Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart) agrees to help Vinny return to the ring just a year after the accident for what could be the last fight of his life.

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Exclusive Clip for BLEED FOR THIS

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Excited to share a brand new exclusive clip from Open Road Films’ upcoming movie… “BLEED FOR THIS,” in theaters Nov. 18.

“BLEED FOR THIS” is the incredible true story of one of the most inspiring and unlikely comebacks in sports history.

Miles Teller (Whiplash, Divergent) stars as Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza, a local Providence boxer who shot to stardom after winning two world title fights.

After a near-fatal car accident leaves Vinny with a severed spine, he is told he may never walk again.

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Thisfunktional attends ARRIVAL Press Day

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

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Sci-Fi movie “Arrival” finds a way to connect audiences with a story that seems unique, told in a fantastic way and in a less than common way.

These elements brought together screenwriter Eric Heisserer, producer Dan Lavine, producer David Linde and producer Aaron Ryder who all were captivated by the story.

“From one producer meeting to the next, anytime they asked if there was a piece of source material that I wanted and I said this and I said it’s a short it’s the sci-fi movie I’ve been wanting to make all my life,” Heisserer said.

Although the story’s pace is slow, the content of the story is captivating and enticing enough to keep the audiences’ eyes glued to the screen and the time to fly by.

Few stories have such complexity in a universal manner where everyone who watches can take something away from it.

The story and the way it’s told gives the audience a distinct intelligent view into a thought provoking story.

“As a producer or executive or the many hats that I wore in my life, I’m very interested in distinction. I think today I’m very interested in what makes things distinct because audiences demand it,” Linde said. “With the exceptions of Marvel, Star Wars and these big things that are distinct within their own genres, so to speak, I think the audiences demand to know ‘what is it that’s going to be distinct for me.'”

Subtleties in the script keep everything focused on the story and it’s themes.

The producers, writer and director took great care in such a passionate project.

Every part of this project and everyone involved seemed to bring their own ideas which mesh together well in the focus of making this story great.

“I have to give a ton of credit to Eric Heisserer who devised the language being circular. In the story it’s not circular, but he came up with that theme,” Lavine said. “He actually, in all the scripts he had a rudimentary of what the logograms looked like. They were a little bit more techie, but it was the idea that Denis and our production designer Patrice Vermette worked off of. We loved that idea, there are moments where you see the girl with the stick in the water and it’s kind of circular, it’s trough out and it really connected.”

Already this film has been deemed one of the best films of the year so far, with a 100 percent fresh rating on RottenTomatoes.com.

From the adamant insistence from the producers to do justice to such an original, emotional and powerful short story to everyone involved having a focused vision on how to make the movie stand out, even with a limited budget.

“Arrival is one of the most exciting films I’ve ever been involved with, to be honest with you. Here’s what’s exciting about it. It feels perfect for right now,” Ryder said. “It’s a movie about communications in an era when its complicated right now, in a complicated world about communication and miscommunication and misinterpretation, that’s perfect for right now.”

“Arrival” is out in theaters on Nov. 11.

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First Trailer for LIFE

November 8, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

The first trailer for LIFE, Sony Pictures, has been released.

Life tells the story of the six-member crew of the International Space Station that is on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars.

As the crew begins to conduct research, their methods end up having unintended consequences and the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected.

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Official Trailer and Poster Debut for WONDER WOMAN

November 3, 2016April 21, 2017by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

The official trailer for WONDER WOMAN and three character posters have arrived.

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UN PADRE NO TAN PADRE to Release in U.S. Theaters on Jan. 27, 2017

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Pantelion Films, the joint venture between Lionsgate and Televisa, announced with Distant Horizon that Pantelion will release the Spanish-language family comedy “UN PADRE NO TAN PADRE” on January 27, 2017 in the U.S.

Set in the stately and majestic colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, this quirky comedy starring Héctor Bonilla, Benny Ibarra de Llano, Jacqueline Bracamontes and Sergio Mayer Mori, follows 85-year old Don Servando Villegas (Héctor Bonilla,) an old fashioned Mexican patriarch who gets kicked out of his retirement home for bad behavior.

When his estranged son, Francisco (Benny Ibarra de Llano) is forced to take him into the house full of hippies he shares with his girlfriend and young son, “new age” collides with old age as Don Servando and his son Francisco experience a series of conflicts and situations that puts their home’s stability in jeopardy.

“Un Padre No Tan Padre” is a story about family: the one we’re born into and the one we create along the way.The film is directed by Raúl Martinez and produced by Gerardo Gatica’s Panorama Global, Alberto Müfflemann and Moises Cosió.

The film is executive produced by Distant Horizon’s Anant Singh and Brian Cox. Anant Singh, President of Distant Horizon said, “‘Un Padre No Tan Padre’ is a hugely entertaining film and we are delighted to be partnering with Pantelion Films to bring it to the US Latin audience, a market in which they are leaders and have a successful track record. We are pleased to be continuing our relationship with Gerardo Gatica and Alberto Müfflemann at Panorama Global, with whom we previously co-produced “ ‘Kite’ ” and “‘Remember.’ ”The film will open in Mexico on Dec. 24 via Cinépolis Distribución and Pantelion Films/Lionsgate will release on Jan. 27, 2017 in the U.S.

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‘DON’T BREATHE’ debuta en Digital 11/8 y en Blu-ray & DVD 11/29

November 1, 2016June 23, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

De los Creadores de Evil Dead Llega el Sensacional Éxito de
Taquilla y el Thriller Más Aclamado del Año

DON’T BREATHE

Debuta en Digital el 8 de Noviembre
En Blu-ray ™ & DVD el 29 de Noviembre
¡Los Materiales Extra Incluyen Ocho Escenas Eliminadas con
Comentarios del Director y Más!

803556_dont-breathe-dvdstd-13d-pack-shot CULVER CITY, Calif. (26 de octubre de 2016) – Del director Fede Álvarez y de las mentes retorcidas que crearon Evil Dead, llega DON’T BREATHE, una aterradora película aclamada por la crítica que debuta en digital el 8 de noviembre, y en Blu-ray ™ y DVD el 29 de noviembre de la mano de Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Bautizada como “la mejor película de horror en América en veinte años” (Jim Hemphill, FILMMAKER MAGAZINE), y catalogada como Certified Fresh (87%) en Rotten Tomatoes, el largometraje debutó en el número 1 de la taquilla y se mantuvo en ese puesto durante dos semanas consecutivas. Protagonizada por Jane Levy (Evil Dead), Dylan Minnette (Goosebumps), Daniel Zovatto (It Follows) y Stephen Lang (Avatar), la película sigue a un grupo de atracadores que irrumpen en la casa de un ciego pensando que saldrán impunes tras haber perpetrado el crimen perfecto. Cuando el ciego revela su lado oscuro, el trío pronto descubrirá que ha cometido una equivocación mortal.

El lanzamiento en Blu-ray, DVD y digital viene repleto de contenido extra que llevará a los televidentes detrás de las cámaras para que experimenten el rodaje de la película junto al reparto y al equipo técnico. El director Fede Álvarez sumergirá a los seguidores en cinco cortometrajes que incluyen “No Escape”, “Creating the Creepy House”, “Meet the Cast”, “Man in the Dark” y “The Sounds of Horror”. Además, los lanzamientos incluyen ocho escenas eliminadas con comentarios opcionales del director y comentarios de la película del director Fede Álvarez, el coguionista Rodo Sayaques y el actor Stephen Lang.

También de la mano del director Fede Álvarez, EVIL DEAD UNRATED estará disponible en plataformas digitales el 25 de octubre, justo a tiempo para Halloween. Los seguidores podrán ver la versión sin editar de la película de Fede en cinco minutos adicionales que eran demasiado intensos para llegar al cine. Se trata de la primera vez que los Extras Digitales estarán disponibles en Evil Dead.

SINOPSIS: De las mentes retorcidas que crearon Evil Dead llega una nueva y aterradora experiencia. Tres jóvenes atracadores (Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto) luchan por sus vidas después de irrumpir en la vivienda de un ciego (Stephen Lang) con un lado oscuro.

Dirigida por Fede Álvarez y escrita por Fede Álvarez & Rodo Sayagues, DON’T BREATHE está producida por Sam Rami, Rob Tapert y Fede Álvarez. Los productores ejecutivos de la película son Nathan Kahane, Joe Drake, Erin Westerman, J.R. Young y Mathew Hart.

El Material Extra del Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Incluye:

Escenas Eliminadas con Comentarios del Director
Comentarios del Director Fede Álvarez, del Coguionista Rodo Sayagues y del Actor Stephen Lang
Cinco Cortometrajes:
- “No Escape”
- “Creating the Creepy House”
- “Meet the Cast”
- “Man in the Dark”
- “The Sounds of Horror”

DON’T BREATHE tiene una duración aproximada de 88 minutos y está clasificada R por terror, violencia, contenido perturbador y lenguaje que contiene referencias sexuales.

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‘DON’T BREATHE’ Available on Digital HD 11/8 and on Blu-ray & DVD 11/29

November 1, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

From the Creators of Evil Dead Comes the Breakout Box Office
Sensation and the Most Acclaimed Thriller of the Year

DON’T BREATHE

Debuting on Digital November 8
On Blu-ray ™ & DVD November 29
Bonus Materials Include Eight Deleted Scenes with Director’s
Commentary and More!

CULVER CITY, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2016) – From director Fede Alvarez and the twisted minds behind Evil Dead comes the terrifying, critically acclaimed film, DON’T BREATHE, debuting on digital November 8 and Blu-ray ™ and DVD November 29 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed as “the best American horror film in twenty years” (Jim Hemphill, FILMMAKER MAGAZINE) and Certified Fresh (87%) on Rotten Tomatoes, the film debuted at #1 at the box office and remained in the top spot for two weekends in a row. Starring Jane Levy (Evil Dead), Dylan Minnette (Goosebumps), Daniel Zovatto (It Follows) and Stephen Lang (Avatar), the film follows a group of thieves who break into a blind man’s home thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime. When the blind man reveals a dark side, the trio quickly discovers they were dead wrong.

The Blu-ray, DVD and digital releases come loaded with bonus content that takes viewers behind-the- scenes of the filmmaking experience alongside the cast and crew. Director Fede Alvarez takes fans through five featurettes, including “No Escape,” “Creating the Creepy House,” “Meet the Cast,” “Man in the Dark” and “The Sounds of Horror.” In addition, the releases include eight deleted scenes with optional Director’s Commentary and full feature commentary with Director Fede Alvarez, Co-Writer Rodo Sayagues and Actor Stephen Lang.

Also from Director Fede Alvarez, EVIL DEAD UNRATED will be available on digital platforms on October 25, just in time for Halloween. Fans will be able to see Fede’s unedited vision for the film with five additional minutes that were too intense for theaters. This also marks the first time Digital Extras will be available on Evil Dead.

SYNOPSIS : From the twisted minds behind Evil Dead comes a new terrifying experience. Three young thieves (Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto) fight for their lives after breaking into the home of a blind man (Stephen Lang) who has a dark side.

Directed by Fede Alvarez and written by Fede Alvarez & Rodo Sayagues, DON’T BREATHE was produced by Sam Rami, Rob Tapert and Fede Alvarez. The film was executive produced by Nathan Kahane, Joe Drake, Erin Westerman, J.R. Young and Mathew Hart.

Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Bonus Materials Include:

Deleted Scenes with Director’s Commentary
Commentary with Director Fede Alvarez, Co-Writer Rodo Sayagues and Actor Stephen Lang
Five Featurettes:
- “No Escape”
- “Creating the Creepy House”
- “Meet the Cast”
- “Man in the Dark”
- “The Sounds of Horror”

DON’T BREATHE has a run time of approximately 88 minutes and is rated R for terror, violence, disturbing content and language including sexual references.

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SPLIT – New Trailer [#SplitMovie in Theaters January 2017]

November 1, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

Universal Pictures has debuted the new trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s SPLIT.

Watch the new trailer starring James McAvoy and Anya Taylor Joy arriving in theaters everywhere January 2017.

SPT_Tsr1Sheet_RGB_0720_3 Writer/director/producer M. Night Shyamalan returns to the captivating grip of The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and Signs with Split, an original film that delves into the mysterious recesses of one man’s fractured, gifted mind. Following last year’s breakout hit The Visit, Shyamalan reunites with producer Jason Blum (The Purge and Insidious series, The Gift) for the thriller being hailed as “Shyamalan’s most terrifying film to date.”

Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has evidenced 23 personalities—each with unique physical attributes—to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy, The Witch), Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him—as well as everyone around him—as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.

For the film The Guardian calls “a masterful blend of Hitchcock and horror,” Shyamalan and Blum reassemble their core team from The Visit, the No. 1-grossing horror film of 2015. Their fellow collaborators on Split include producer Marc Bienstock and executive producers Ashwin Rajan and Steven Schneider. www.splitmovie.com

Genre: Thriller
Cast: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley, Jessica Sula, Haley Lu Richardson
Written and Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by: M. Night Shyamalan, Jason Blum, Marc Bienstock
Executive Producers: Ashwin Rajan, Steven Schneider

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Ben-Hur arrives on Digital HD on 11/29 and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack on 12/13

November 1, 2016June 23, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

FATE AND ADVENTURE COLLIDE IN AN
ACTION-PACKED JOURNEY FROM REVENGE TO REDEMPTION

Epic Drama Arrives on Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack and DVD December 13
Get it on Digital HD November 29

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Hailed as “a glorious epic adventure” (Bonnie Laufer, Sirius XM Radio) and “a powerful story of forgiveness” (Michael Foust, Christian Examiner), Paramount Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ breathtaking action-adventure BEN-HUR arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD December 13, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film arrives two weeks early on Digital HD November 29.

BEN-HUR is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves (Nazanin Boniadi), Judah is forced into slavery. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption. Based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, the film also stars Rodrigo Santoro, Ayelet Zurer, Pilou Asbaek, Sofia Black D’Elia and Academy Award® winner* Morgan Freeman.

The BEN-HUR Blu-ray Combo Pack with Digital HD features over an hour of bonus content including an in-depth look at the creation of the film’s spectacular chariot race, an exploration of the story’s legacy and enduring relevance, behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast, deleted and extended scenes, music videos from Andra Day, For King and Country and Mary Mary, and more. In addition, for a limited time, the Blu-ray Combo Pack will include a $10 movie card that can be applied to the purchase of a ticket for any movie in theaters.

BEN-HUR Blu-ray Combo Pack

The BEN-HUR Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The combo pack includes access to a Digital HD copy of the film as well as the following:

Blu-ray

Feature film in high definition
Ben-Hur: The Legacy
The Epic Cast
A Tale for Our Times
The Chariot Race
Deleted & Extended Scenes
Music Videos

DVD

Feature film in standard definition

The Blu-ray Combo Pack available for purchase includes a Digital HD version of the film that can be accessed through UltraViolet™, a way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them—reliably and securely—to a variety of devices.

BEN-HUR Single-Disc DVD

The single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The disc includes the feature film in standard definition.
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Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present a Sean Daniel production, in association with LightWorkers Media, a Timur Bekmambetov film: “Ben-Hur.” Starring Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Nazanin Boniadi, Ayelet Zurer and Morgan Freeman. Visual effects supervisor Jim Rygiel. Music by Marco Beltrami. Costume designer Varya Avdyushko. Editor Dody Dorn, ACE. Production designer Naomi Shohan. Director of photography Oliver Wood. Executive producers Mark Burnett, Roma Downey, Keith Clarke, John Ridley, and Jason F. Brown. Produced by Sean Daniel, p.g.a., Joni Levin, p.g.a. and Duncan Henderson, p.g.a. Screenplay by Keith Clarke and John Ridley. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

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Thisfunktional Contest: #BadMoms Blu-ray, DVD

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

IT’S “BAD MOMS” TIME…”BAD MOMS” COMES TO BLU-RAY/DVD

Written by Jesus Figueroa

One of the comedies which was most surprising this year, “Bad Moms” comes to Blu-ray and DVD on nov. 1.

For all the BAB MOMS out there Thisfunktional has some goodies for you, well at least (2) two lucky BAD MOMS.

Now what can Thisfunktional give some BAD MOMS? Well a BAD MOMS night in kit: Bad Moms Blu-ray, Bonus Blu-rays (“Sisters,” “Bridesmaids”), Cups and Nail Snaps. It’s everything BAD MOMS need to have a great night.

Here’s how to win:
On Twitter, follow and mention @Thisfunktional and let me what kind of mom you are or you had, make sure to include #Thisfunktional.

On instagram, follow and tag @thisfunktional and tag a friend with a screenshot of this post and #Thisfunktional.

On Snapchat, follow Thisfunktional and send a snap, tell me what kind of mom you are or you had. (Funny stories are the best.)

“Like” Thisfunktional on Facebook, send a message or post what has you most excited about this movie.

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I will choose 2 winners. No repeat winners.

Disclaimer: 2 winners will be chosen. Contest runs to Nov. 1, 2016 at noon PST. Winners will be notified on Nov. 1, 2016 by 10 p.m PST with instructions on how to claim your prize. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by ThinkLatino. Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses.

In this hilarious and heartfelt comedy from the writing duo behind The Hangover, Amy (Mila Kunis) has a seemingly perfect life – a great marriage, over-achieving kids, beautiful home and a career. However, she’s over-worked, over-committed and exhausted to the point that she’s about to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other over-stressed moms (Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn) on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities – going on a wild, un-mom-like binge of long overdue freedom, fun and self-indulgence – putting them on a collision course with PTA Queen Bee Gwendolyn (Christina Applegate) and her clique of devoted perfect moms (Jada Pinkett Smith and Annie Mumolo). See the movie that critics are cheering as “…a funny, giddy, sentimental laugh-in…” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times.

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Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – Melissa Vargas NERVE

October 25, 2016October 25, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

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Written by Jesus Figueroa

Costume Designer Melissa Vargas talks to Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about her work on the movie “Nerve.”

Vargas talks about working in collaboration with a team to best dress the actors in “Nerve,” working as a costume designer and about her upcoming project “Bleed for this” which will be in theaters Nov. 18.

“Nerve” is out on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD now.

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Filled with Exhilarating Dares and Electrifying Exploits the Adrenaline-Fueled Thriller Arrives on Blu-rayTM & DVD October 25 from Lionsgate

Emma Roberts (TV’s “Scream Queens”) and Dave Franco (Now You See Me franchise) star in Nerve, the suspense-filled romantic thriller for the Millennial generation, arriving on Digital HD on October 11 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand October 25 from Lionsgate. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (Catfish) with a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer (TV’s “American Horror Story”), Nerve captures the phenomenon of today’s social media climate where thousands of anonymous voices can determine the future of a few individuals. The film also features cameos from social media sensations The Fat Jewish, Arielle Vandenberg and Casey Neistat.

The Nerve Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD give viewers the unique opportunity to experience being a WATCHER or a PLAYER. Upon launching the special features, viewers will choose either WATCHER or PLAYER mode. In WATCHER mode go behind the scenes with 15 “Creating Nerve” pods exploring the making of the film, “The Fat Jewish Gets Tattewish” featuring outtakes from Josh Ostrovsky (aka internet personality ‘The Fat Jewish’) in the tattoo shop, and “The Governor’s Ball Takeover” chronicling a game of dare played at the 2016 Governor’s Ball in New York.

Additionally, thrill-seeking viewers can choose the interactive PLAYER mode with an “Are You a Watcher or a Player” interactive quiz, the “Do You Have the Nerve?” Game, for viewers looking for more of an adrenaline rush and Player Profiles of the top six Nerve players. The Nerve Blu-ray also includes an immersive DTS:X audio track that replicates and conveys the fluid movement of sound to create a richer soundscape than previously possible by moving sound to precisely where the mixer placed it. The Nerve DVD includes only the content featured in the WATCHER mode. Nerve will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD for $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

Movies

‘The Secret Life of Pets’ on Digital HD 11/22 and on 4k Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & On Demand 12/6

October 23, 2016by KristinLeave a Comment

FROM ILLUMINATION ENTERTAINMENT AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES, THE HUMANS BEHIND THE DESPICABLE ME FRANCHISE, COMES AMERICA’S #1 ORIGINAL FILM OF THE YEAR!

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

GET THREE MINI-MOVIES, ONLY WHEN YOU BUY, INCLUDING MOWER MINIONS WHICH DEBUTED IN THEATERS AND IS NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN

ON DIGITAL HD NOVEMBER 22, 2016
4K ULTRA HD^™, BLU-RAY^™3D, BLU-RAY^™, DVD AND ON DEMAND DECEMBER 6, 2016,
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

“You’ll never look at your pets the same way again.” – Erik Davis, Fandango

Universal City, California, October 4, 2016 – This holiday season, the answer to the question “Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not home?” is answered when The Secret Life of Pets comes to Digital HD November 22, 2016 and 4K Ultra HD^™, Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand December 6, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The humans behind the Despicable Me franchise present America’s top-grossing original film of the year, the animated comedy is a worldwide hit with over $834 million in global ticket sales. The Secret Life of Pets is “non-stop action and laughs,” says Peter Travers of Rolling Stone. The 4K Ultra HD^™, Blu-ray^™, DVD and Digital HD versions feature nearly an hour of bonus content, including three hilarious mini-movies: the all-new Norman Television and Weenie PLUS Mower Minions which debuted in theaters and is now available to own.

In their fifth fully animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead when we leave for work or school. Max, voiced by Louis C.K., is a loyal terrier living a perfectly happy existence until his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper) brings home Duke (Eric Stonestreet) a big, boisterous mutt she finds at the shelter. When Max and his unruly new “roommate” slip away from their dog-walker, they find themselves lost in the urban jungle of New York City. In an attempt to stay ahead of animal control and a rebel band of abandoned pets led by an unhinged bunny named Snowball (Kevin Hart), they put aside their differences to survive the epic journey back home.

With an all-star voice cast including Louis C.K. (TV’s Louie), Eric Stonestreet (TV’s Modern Family), Kevin Hart (Ride Along Series), Jenny Slate (Zootopia), Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Lake Bell (TV’s Children’s Hospital), Dana Carvey (Wayne’s World), Hannibal Buress (Neighbors series), Bobby Moynihan (TV’s “Saturday Night Live”), Steve Coogan (Minions) and Albert Brooks (Finding Dory). The film is directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me franchise, Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax) and co-directed by Yarrow Cheney (Despicable Me franchise).

4K ULTRA HD^™

The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD^™ in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray^™ and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra HD^™ will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray^™ disc.

4K Ultra HD^™ is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD^TM features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.

Blu-ray^™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet^™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

BLU-RAY^™ EXCLUSIVES (Available on Blu-ray^™ editions)

How to Make an Animated Film – A behind-the-scenes look at how to make an animated film from the various departments that make up Illumination.
Anatomy of a Scene – Filmmakers and animators take us through the multi-step process it takes to create a specific scene in the Secret Life of Pets.

BLU-RAY^™ AND DVD BONUS FEATURES

Mini-Movies:
- Norman Television
- Weenie
- Mower Minions
All About The Pets – Kevin Hart and Eric Stonestreet, with the help of animal trainer Molly Mignon O’Neill take you on an educational journey to learn more about your average and not-so average, household pets.
Animals Can Talk: Meet The Actors – The comedy superstars who give voice to the film’s menagerie of characters talk about their roles and the process of bringing them to life.
Hairstylist To The Dogs – Inspired by “Hairspray Live!,” Eric Stonestreet, with the help of a professional dog groomer Jess Rona, will take you through the basic steps to help your pups look as awesome as possible when they’re hanging out with their pet pals.
The Best Of Snowball – A rapid-fire, fun and oddly musical mash-up of all the best Snowball one-liners
Hot Dog Sing-Along – Join Max and Duke as they perform for their dinner in the sausage factory. This straightforward sing along is fun for the whole family to enjoy.
Sing Trailer
“Lovely Day” Lyric Video
The Humans that Brought You Pets – Producers Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, directors Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, and writer Brian Lynch discuss what went into creating The Secret Life of Pet’s compelling characters and non-stop action.
GoPro®: The Secret Life of Pets
The Making of the Mini-Movies – A fun and interesting take on the Making of the Mini-Movies – we’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them.Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Hashtag #SecretLifeofPets

Movies, Music

‘Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again’ arrives on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand 12/6/16

October 23, 2016June 23, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

Go Behind the Scenes with International Superstar Jennifer Lopez
in the Visually Stunning

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Arrives on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand December 6, 2016

BEVERLY HILLS, CA (October 18, 2016) – Singer. Dancer. Actress. Superstar! Jennifer Lopez ( “Shades of Blue,” “American Idol,” Selena) continues to be one of today’s most popular performers – whether on stage, on television or on the big screen. Just in time for holiday gift giving, the docu-concert Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again, which takes fans behind the scenes of Lopez’s first world tour, arrives December 6 on DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand from Anchor Bay Entertainment. Visiting 65 cities and five continents, traveling 100,000 miles, reaching one million fans, and requiring 500,000 sequins and 162 wardrobe changes, Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again combines riveting musical performances with a raw and candid look at Lopez’s personal and professional life over a defining six-month period, when she challenges herself to go on her first world tour with her two young children in tow.

With concert footage directed by Ted Kenney (Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour), Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again includes intimate interviews with Lopez and her closest friends, who accompanied her on the road, as well as spectacular in-concert renditions of many of her biggest hits, including “Get Right,” “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” “I’m Into You,” “Goin’ In,” “Let’s Get Loud,” “On the Floor,” “I’m Real,” “Do It Well,” “All I Have” and “Dance Again.” The DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

Lopez won Latin Touring Artist(s) of the Year at the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards. She is a six-time platinum recording artist and has sold more than 55 million albums worldwide.

Synopsis:

Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again combines riveting musical performances with a raw and candid look at Lopez’s personal and professional life over a defining six-month period, when she challenges herself to go on tour with her two young children in tow. Featuring intimate documentary footage and interviews with Lopez and her closest friends, as well as spectacular in-concert renditions of many of her biggest hits, the docu-concert goes behind the scenes of the superstar’s first world tour, which visits 65 cities and five continents, traveling 100,000 miles and reaching one million fans, producing 11,250 minutes of music, and requiring 500,000 sequins and 162 wardrobe changes.

To learn more about the film, please visit www.anchorbayentertainment.com.

Continue reading “‘Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again’ arrives on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand 12/6/16” →

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@Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – @BrianSeneMarc NERVE

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

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Written by Jesus Figueroa

Actor Brian sene Marc talks with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about being part of “Nerve.”

Marc talks about being part of the incredible cast, how it felt to play a character who is stuck between being the good guy and bad guy and how much of a fist taker he is.

“Nerve” is out on Digital HD now and will be out on Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 25.

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Giveaway, Movies

Thisfunktional Contest: NERVE on Blu-ray, Are You a Watcher of a Player?

October 15, 2016October 15, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Thisfunktional is definitely a PLAYER in the scheme of things, in “Nerve” the players go to extremes and the waters pay to watch.

“Nerve” on Digital HD Oct. 11 and Blu-rayTM and DVD Oct. 25.

Those of you who follow @Thisfunktional on social media already know that I have gotten my copy of the movie and that I will be giving away 5 (five) copies to 5 lucky winners.

A few people have already entered and I think I will for certain be giving two copies for those who have already entered.

The movie is great and those of you looking to enter for a chance to win should head over to follow @Thisfunktional on social media for the best way to enter and for more contests coming up. Social media people get a chance to enter soon.

Here’s how to win a pair of tickets:
On Twitter, follow and mention @Thisfunktional and let me know what is the best dare you have completed, make sure to include #Thisfunktional.

On instagram, follow and tag @thisfunktional and tag a friend with a screenshot of this post and #Thisfunktional.

On Snapchat, follow Thisfunktional and send a snap, tell me the best dare you have completed.

“Like” Thisfunktional on Facebook, send a message or post what has you most excited about this movie.

Finally, on thisfunktional.com on the right-hand sidebar at the top subscribe by entering your email in “subscribe to newsletter” and follow the instructions.

I will choose 6 winners. No repeat winners.

Disclaimer: Six winners will be chosen. Contest runs to Oct. 21, 2016 at noon PST. Winners will be notified on Oct 21, 2016 by 10 p.m PST with instructions on how to claim your prize. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by ThinkLatino. Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses.

Emma Roberts (TV’s “Scream Queens”) and Dave Franco (Now You See Me franchise) star in Nerve, the suspense-filled romantic thriller for the Millennial generation, arriving on Digital HD on October 11 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand October 25 from Lionsgate. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (Catfish) with a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer (TV’s “American Horror Story”), Nerve captures the phenomenon of today’s social media climate where thousands of anonymous voices can determine the future of a few individuals. The film also features cameos from social media sensations The Fat Jewish, Arielle Vandenberg and Casey Neistat.

Industrious high school senior Vee (Emma Roberts) is tired of living life on the sidelines. Pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee teams up with a sly and charming competitor (Dave Franco) for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as Vee is caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition, the game takes a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading Vee into a high-stakes finale that will determine her entire future.The Nerve Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD give viewers the unique opportunity to experience being a WATCHER or a PLAYER. Upon launching the special features, viewers will choose either WATCHER or PLAYER mode. In WATCHER mode go behind the scenes with 15 “Creating Nerve” pods exploring the making of the film, “The Fat Jewish Gets Tattewish” featuring outtakes from Josh Ostrovsky (aka internet personality ‘The Fat Jewish’) in the tattoo shop, and “The Governor’s Ball Takeover” chronicling a game of dare played at the 2016 Governor’s Ball in New York.

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Thisfunktional Podcast- TV – Mary E. Kennedy SHAMELESS

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

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Written by Jesus Figueroa

Actress Mary E. Kennedy talks with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about coming into Season 7 of “Shameless” as “New Fiona.”

Kennedy talks about feeling welcomed by the cast coming on set for the first time for season 7, the quick turnaround from auditioning to being on set and how her character fits in to the “Shameless” universe.

“New Fiona” is introduced to “Shameless” season 7 on Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. on Showtime.

Mary E. Kennedy can also be seen on “Shattered” soon to be released.

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