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El actor Mauricio Ochmann habla con Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional de Thisfunktional.com, sobre rollo de Raúl en la pelicula “Hazlo Como Hombre,” estrenando en cines el primero de septiembre.
Ochmann habla be su personaje Raúl, la evolución que hace Raúl en la película y lo que se significa a el hacerlo como hombre.
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Actors Autumn Reeser and Steven Molony talk with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional collaborating with NukeTheFridge.com, about their roles in “Valley of Bones,” in theaters Sept. 1.
In Vally of Bones (now in theaters), a disgraced paleontologist struggling to raise her son is tipped off to a groundbreaking dig site in the Badlands by a recovering meth addict, but his tie to the cartel threatens to bury them both under the weight of their criminal pasts.
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La Actris Aislinn Derbez habla con Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional de Thisfunktional.com, sobre rollo de Nati en la pelicula “Hazlo Como Hombre,” estrenando en cines el primero de septiembre.
Derbez habla de lo que la fascino de Nati, como disfruto las locuras que hace en la película y cuanto le gusto trabajar con director Nicolas Lopez.
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Actor Rhys Coiro talks with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional collaborating with NukeTheFridge.com, about his role as Nate in “Valley of Bones,” out in theaters Sept. 1.
In Vally of Bones (now in theaters), a disgraced paleontologist struggling to raise her son is tipped off to a groundbreaking dig site in the Badlands by a recovering meth addict, but his tie to the cartel threatens to bury them both under the weight of their criminal pasts.
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Director Nicolas Lopez habla con Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional de Thisfunktional.com, sobre su pelicula “Hazlo Como Hombre,” estrenando en cines el primero de septiembre.
Lopez habla de el tema de la película, lo que se le significa hacerlo como hombre y los personajes de la película.
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Actor Vadhir Derbez talks with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about being a part of “How to be a Latin Lover.”
Derbez talks about being part of the spectacular cast, working along side his father and being on camera in a speedo for the first time, plus he lets me know a little secret about his father.
Listen to Vadhir Derbez’ “Latin Lover” song on YouTube.com/uder/vadhirderbez
Set against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco, “BIRTH OF THE DRAGON” is a modern take on the classic movies that Bruce Lee was known for.
It takes its inspiration from the epic and still controversial showdown between an up-and-coming Bruce Lee and kung fu master Wong Jack Man – a battle that gave birth to a legend.
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Actress Joey King talks to Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about her role in “Wish Upon,” out in theaters July 14.
King talks about having nightmares when watching scary movies, the fascination she has with the theory of the multiverse and being part of both the DC Cinematic Universe and the Arrowverse.
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The fast-paced “Baby Driver” develops a great story quickly, makes use of every scene and captivates from the opening scene on.
The music can drive the movie on its own, but have characters develop and evolve through out the movie helps to get the audience invested in the plot.
Writer-directed Edgar Wright said that this was a story he had been wanting to tell for many years and it all started with music.
The diligent research he did made the story based on actual reality, but the pacing was driven by the beats of the songs.
The soundtrack helped him develop what would happen to each character and continue moving the story forward scene after scene.
Actor Jamie Foxx, who plays Bats, said he kept the music going between sets because it was important for the story, important for how the characters would react on screen and it made a difference when actors would need to hit queues.
Although the the cast have been on numerous sets for different projects, Actor Ansel Elgort, who plays lead character Baby, found the entire experience unique because everyone was committed to making this story exactly what Wright would be proud of.
Elgort also said that coming off “Baby Driver’s” set and onto his next project was difficult. He was able to play music between takes to keep the mood. His co-stars would look at him funny for playing music between takes as well.
After months of playing Baby and wearing headphones, with the scene’s music and sound effects playing, Elgort needed some time to decompress.
Actress Lily James paired up with Elgort well and was thrilled to play off of Elgort.
James brings out a vulnerability in her character which shows the trust she had in Elgort.
The movie seemed to be written for Elgort to star in, James said.
Actress Eiza Gonzalez and Jon Hamm play complimentary character which are only complete when they are together, and most of the time when they are on screen they are touching.
Gonzalez was interested in the fact that none of the characters tell their own back story, they each tell a bit of each other’s back story.
Hamm thought that by Wright doing that he was able to create the myth of each character and make Baby more of a legend, which works to bring compassion and some level of curiosity.
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A tour of the old animation building — including a walk through of Walt Disney’s office, work office and secretary’s office — showed the hands on leader that Disney was.
The Walt Disney Signature Series Classic “Bambi” has been iconic for including themes Disney had not had in their animated films before, the beautiful aesthetics and visual style and for despite all odds making an impact on animation style and storytelling.
“I saw it the first time at 24,” artist Paul Felix said. “I was spared the trauma.”
The themes introduced in this animated film included the death of a main character, the social commentary of the importance of the environment and the depiction of man as nature’s villain.
It also seemed that for the first time a major studio casted children to roles.
The voice actor for Bambi, Donald Dunagan was cast at age 5 after being in a few other roles and the voice actor for Thumper Peter Behn was 4 and had auditioned for Bambi but fit the role of Thumper better.
Dunagan said that he had been on studio lots before and there was a pompous feel to the people working at the studios, but not at Disney studios.
Behn said that they had so much help to do their lines, since they were so young, and even though they didn’t continue their careers in acting were thrilled with the experience.
Both Dunagan and Behn recall seeing Walt Disney, but didn’t place him as being the head of the studio.
Walt Disney was always running around, had his sleeves rolled up and helped out wherever he could.
Dunagan said Walt Disney was very hands on like a good leader would be.
“Bambi” faced several challenges because of the time period that it was made. Even though Release was pushed back because of World War 2 and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, it was eventually released and in the first run didn’t make any money.
Neither of the young voice actors knew that the movie would go on to reach the level it did and neither could have fathomed being cemented in history along with the movie which continues to inspire.
“Bambi,” which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, joined the Collection on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on May 23, and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on June 6.
For his follow-up to the award-winning and critically acclaimed “KRISHA,” Texasbased writer-director Trey Edward Shults returns to the familiar subject of family — more specifically families confronting violent forces from inside and out. In the psychological horror thriller “IT COMES AT NIGHT,” an unnamed plague has disrupted daily life on an unimaginable scale.
Confined to a rural home at the story’s outset, one extended family member puts to death an elderly member who is afflicted with the mysterious contagion.
The family’s teenage son, Travis, is deeply traumatized by the mercy killing, though he tries his best to create order from this chaotic new reality.
On a daily basis, he must also confront the looming presence of his well-meaning but overprotective father.
A fever dream of complex family dynamics, “IT COMES AT NIGHT” examines these encroaching forces as they metastasize and threaten the delicate bonds of everyone involved
Imagine the end of the world.
Now imagine something worse.
A teenage boy (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.) as he grapples with mounting terrors — both external and internal — in the aftermath of an unnamed cataclysm.
Secure within a desolate home with his vigilant, protective, and heavily armed parents (Joel Edgerton and Carmen Ejogo), 17-year-old Travis navigates fear, grief and paranoia amid scarce resources as a desperate young couple (Christopher Abbott and Riley Keough) seeks refuge in his family home with their young child.
Despite the best intentions of both families, panic and mistrust boil over as the horrors of the outside world creep ever closer.
But they are nothing compared to the horrors within, as Travis discovers that his father’s commitment to protecting the family may cost him his soul.
Beatriz (Salma Hayek), an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as a health practitioner in Los Angeles. Doug Strutt (John Lithgow) is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire. When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, their worlds collide and neither will ever be the same.
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Thisfunktional attends the “CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE” press conference moderated by senior editor of rotten tomatoes Grae Drake with participating talent director David Soren, voice actor of Captain Underpants Ed Helms, voice of George Beard Kevin Hart, voice of Harold Hutchins Thomas Middleditch and author of Captain Underpants Dav Pilkey.
The cast talked about the fun they had while voicing these characters and how they were actually able to work off each other and improvise.
Director Soren talked about trying his hardest to stay true to the already well established Captain Underpants book series.
Author Pilkey was happy with the result of the book and talked a bit about where the idea for the Captain Underpants book series came from.
“CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE” opens in theaters June 2.
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Thisfunktional has three copies of “John Wick Charter 2” to give away to some lucky winners.
For fans of the first “John Wick” the sequel keeps up with the great action of the first one.
This action packed movie is coming soon to 4K HD, blu-ray and DVD on June 13, but three lucky winners can win it from Thisfunktional.com,
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“John Wick: Chapter 2,” the highly anticipated, hard-hitting second installment in the thrilling John Wick saga, shoots its way onto Digital HD May 23 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD, and On Demand June 13 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company.
Keanu Reeves (The Matrix franchise) returns with director Chad Stahelski (John Wick) and writer Derek Kolstad (John Wick) in this globe-trotting, action-packed thriller. Reeves stars alongside an all-star cast including Bridget Moynahan (TV’s “Blue Bloods”), Ian McShane (TV’s upcoming “American Gods”), John Leguizamo (American Ultra), Common (Selma), Peter Stormare (TV’s upcoming “American Gods”) and, reuniting with Reeves for the first time since The Matrix films, Laurence Fishburne (TV’s “Hannibal”).Legendary hit man John Wick is forced out of retirement again by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild.
Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome, where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD releases feature over three hours of extensive bonus material including feature-length audio commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, three deleted scenes, nine featurettes, the official John Wick “Kill Count” video, and the Dog Wick short.
The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions will also feature Dolby Atmos audio remixed specifically for the home-theater environment, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead.The DVD release features audio commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, and the featurettes “RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick” and “As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick.” John Wick: Chapter 2 will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.
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The final trailer for Warner Bros. “Wonder Woman” has been released and it seems to show more of the rise of the Wonder Woman as a warrior, but in what seems to be a chronological trailer.
The events of the trailer seem to be step by step to where Wonder Woman reveals herself to the world.
There doesn’t seem to be any cameos by any of the rest of the Justice League, but I’m sure that will not be the case for the movie.
From Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment comes the epic action adventure “Wonder Woman” starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen and Robin Wright, directed by Patty Jenkins.
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior.
Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
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Before watching “American Exorcism,” actress Kate Tumanova talked with Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about the film and her leading role as Caroline.
Tumanova comes from a modeling background in Russia, but once she came to the United States she quickly got into acting school and soon started booking roles in different projects.
After this talk it was clear that “American Exorcism” was a film to look forward to. Not sure what to expect, the bad girl role Tumanova plays is shocking and fantastic.
“American Exorcism” has an unexpected fresh take on exorcism stories. The typical exorcist that comes from a religious background is still a part of the story, but a more physical and different kind of spiritual fighter is present as well.
Check out the interview above and read a full review of the movie here.
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“VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS” is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers.
In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories.
Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha-an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other.
There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
Take a look at the official trailer of Pantelion Films’ upcoming comedy “3 Idiotas.”
The film opens in theaters on June 2 and stars Martha Higareda, Vadhir Derbez, Alfonso Dosal, Christian Vazquez, and Sebastian Zurita.
Two nerdy friends and their archrival from college days make an unlikely and hilarious team as they go in search of a long-lost buddy who disappeared without a trace on their college graduation day.
Through their quest, they relive college life and recall memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently even as the rest of the world called them idiots.
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The third part to “The Ring” franchise, “Rings” brings a new modernized view into the mythology of Samara.
To celebrate the release on Blu-ray, DVD and On demand on May 2 as well as Digital HD now, a small press day with the two lead actors Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz and Alex Roe and director F. Javier Gutiérrez and party which included a visit from Bonnie Morgan who plays Samara in the film.
Checkout the interview with he lead actors above and the interview with the director below:
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Eugenio Derbez and Selma Hayek take the lead in “How to be a Latin Lover,” a Lionsgate movie out April 28.
The movie tells the story of a male gold-digger Maximo, played by Derbez, who loses it all when his elderly wife throws him out for a younger man, pleated by Michael Cera.
The hilarious Derbez is over the top with his portrayal, which works because of the antics he has to go through.
Cera is funny and plays off Derbez well. The two are a good fit to be rivals.
Maximo moves in with his sister Sara, played by Selma Hayek, and her son Hugo, played by Raphael Alejandro, who he hasn’t seen for years.
Hayek is great with a serious and funny role. Her ability to switch her emotions throughout the story in a genuine manner comes off fantastic. It’s a beautiful role for her and she is great.
Alejandro is the key for this movie. His role keeps the movie moving forward. His tenderness gets the audience connected to the story.
The story has some very funny moments which the audience can’t help but laugh at.
The pacing of the movie is slow, but still moves forward with each scene.
Derbez said he is happy that an American studio, Lionsgate, took a chance on a movie where the two leads are Latino.
Although Derbez has had a few successful movies in the U.S. market, latinos have still struggled to get studios to take them serious as leading roles.
Derbez said he was shocked at getting a high rating during test screenings. He wasn’t sure how his style of comedy would mesh with the American writers’ style.
The comedy can be appreciated by people of different age groups and of any ethnicity as the story could be about any man in the same situation as Maximo.
Filming in LA was another challenge for the movie, but thanks to the California Rebate, which “How to be a Latin Lover” was the first movie by Lionsgate to receive it, the movie was able to have Hayek and shoot in LA and was able to go after the actors that were in this movie.
The chemistry between Derbez and Hayek jumps off the screen. The two seemed natural together.
Hayek said she was happy to be on set with Derbez because they connected so well. She loves to improvise and Derbez was able to go along with it and make it seamless.
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