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THE BOATMAN a Border Story with a Paranormal Twist

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THE BOATMAN a Border Story with a Paranormal Twist

At the center of the story is the mysterious Miguel aka “El Maldito” (The Cursed One). Miguel, brilliantly embodied by award-winning actor Oscar Torre, is a loner with a reputation of being one of the few Coyote’s (human smuggler) who rarely fails navigating his people across the unpredictable river that divides the U.S. and Mexico.

Miguel must grapple with a past he cannot remember and a future that is littered with corpses.

Known as “El Maldito”, Miguel seems haunted by the dead and dying.

He comes upon them on desert roads; he hears their confessions and takes part in their dying wishes.

Along with Torre (Ladron Que Roba A Ladron, The Hangover III, Counterpunch), “The Boatman” also stars, singer-songwriter in her debut film, Noemi Dunbar, Yvonne DeLaRosa (Borderline, Longmire, Los Americans), Carlos Montilla (Jane The Virgin) and Rogelio T. Ramos (We’re Alive: Lockdown).

“The Boatman” opens on Dec. 16 and runs through the Dec. 23 at Arena Cinelounge, a modern cinema in a historic theater building that is known to showcase indie and hard-to-find films.

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AMTRAK, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment partner up for PETS RIDE FREE

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AMTRAK, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment partner up for PETS RIDE FREE
AMTRAK AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT 
GET ON BOARD TO CELEBRATE ILLUMINATION ENTERTAINMENT’S 

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

WITH FIRST ‘PETS RIDE FREE’ PROMOTION

Riding the rails with a beloved four-legged friend will come with an extra special treat during this holiday season, in which “Pets Ride Free.”

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) and Amtrak are teaming up for a first of its kind promotion in celebration of the Dec. 6 home entertainment release of Illumination’s blockbuster film “The Secret Life of Pets.”

The “Pets Ride Free” offer, available for trips booked December 6 through Dec. 11 or while supplies last, allows pets to ride at no additional cost on participating Amtrak routes from Dec. 9 through March 31, 2017.

During the first year of Amtrak’s pet program, more than 15, 000 dogs and cats traveled with their owners on select Amtrak trains across the country.

Information on the “Pets Ride Free” offer is available at Amtrak.com/secretlifeofpets, at select ticket counters and stations and on trains, including AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi portals.

In addition, a limited number “The Secret Life of Pets” prizes will be available to customers at select stations.

The program will be supported in 40 Amtrak markets nationwide including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Dallas, Baltimore, Cleveland, Portland, Seattle, St. Louis, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Charleston and others.

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will release “The Secret Life of Pets,” America’s top-grossing original film of the year, on Digital HD beginning on Nov. 22.

The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™, and DVD with nearly an hour of bonus content, including three mini-movies, on Dec. 6.

The film will be available On Demand on Dec. 6, 2016.

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, which has grossed more than $873 million in global ticket sales.

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.

The film features 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’sChildren’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).

To travel with a small dog or cat, tickets must be purchased at least three days prior to travel and are valid for up to March 31, 2017.

Only one cat or one small dog are allowed in an enclosed carrier on trips up to seven hours in length.

Both pet and carrier must be a combined weight of 20 pounds.

To learn more about the Amtrak pet program visit Amtrak.com/pets.

To make a pet inclusive reservation, please call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit a staffed station.

About Amtrak

Amtrak — America’s Railroad® — is dedicated to safe and reliable mobility as the nation’s intercity passenger rail service provider and its high-speed rail operator. With our state and commuter partners, we move people, the economy and the nation forward, carrying more than 30 million Amtrak passengers for each of the past six years. Formally known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak is governed by a 10-member board of directors, nine of whom are appointed by the president of the United States plus the Amtrak CEO. Anthony R. Coscia is board chairman and Jeffrey R. Moreland is vice chairman. Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily — at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph) — connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian Provinces. Learn more at Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and other information. Check us out at blog.Amtrak.com, Like us on Facebook.com and Follow us on Twitter @Amtrak.

About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios. Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Clip Enter the Animus from ASSASSIN’S CREED

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Clip Enter the Animus from ASSASSIN’S CREED

It is exiting to share the latest “Assassin’s Creed” Clip “Enter the Animus.”

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain.

Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.

Get ready for ASSASSINS CREED in theaters Dec. 21
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Thisfunktional talks with Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues DON’T BREATHE

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Thisfunktional talks with Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues DON’T BREATHE

Written by Jesus Figueroa

Director and co-writer Fede Álvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues talk with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com about their collaboration in “Don’t Breathe.”

Álvarez talks about using silence and making the choice to keep the music low or not use any so that the audience feels the intensity of the scenes.

Sayagues talks about the silence in the movie being a challenge in the movie because its installed in the plot when robbing a blind man.

“Don’t Breathe” comes to Blu-ray and DVD Nov. 29.
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Release Date Change for THE SPACE BETWEEN US

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Release Date Change for THE SPACE BETWEEN US

STX Entertainment has announced that the release date has official changed for upcoming film “THE SPACE BETWEEN US.”

The date has changed from December 16, 2016 to February 3, 2017.

In this interplanetary adventure, a space shuttle embarks on the first mission to colonize Mars, only to discover after takeoff that one of the astronauts is pregnant.

Shortly after landing, she dies from complications while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet – never revealing who the father is.
Thus begins the extraordinary life of Gardner Elliot – an inquisitive, highly intelligent boy who reaches the age of 16 having only met 14 people in his very unconventional upbringing.

While searching for clues about his father, and the home planet he’s never known, Gardner begins an online friendship with a street smart girl in Colorado named Tulsa.

When he finally gets a chance to go to Earth, he’s eager to experience all of the wonders he could only read about on Mars – from the most simple to the extraordinary.
But once his explorations begin, scientists discover that Gardner’s organs can’t withstand Earth’s atmosphere.

Eager to find his father, Gardner escapes the team of scientists and joins with Tulsa on a race against time to unravel the mysteries of how he came to be, and where he belongs in the universe.

Now in theaters Feb. 3, 2017.

 

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HANDS OF STONE DVD Release 11/22

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HANDS OF STONE DVD Release 11/22

In celebration of the DVD release of HANDS OF STONE on November 22 we honor the man who was called “Manos de Pierda” Roberto Duran.

Roberto Duran can arguably be considered the best lightweight boxer of the 20th century, and one of the greatest boxers of all time.

With a career that spanned over three decades and world titles in four different weight classes, Duran was coined “Manos de Pierta” or “Hands of Stone” for his devastating punching power.

By the time the Hall of Famer retired, he had accumulated an astonishing record of 103 victories of which 70 were knockouts for a 68% knockout ratio.

“Hands of Stone” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2016 and follows the life of Roberto Duran (Edgar Ramirez), the Panamanian fighter who made his professional debut in 1968 as a 16 year-old and retired in 2002 at the age of 50.

In June 1980, he defeated Sugar Ray Leonard (Usher Raymond) to capture the WBC Welterweight title, but shocked the boxing world by returning to his corner in their November rematch, famously saying the words “no mas” (no more.)

The film is directed and written by Jonathan Jakubowicz.

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BAD SANTA 2 is Coming to Town

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BAD SANTA 2 is Coming to Town
In Theaters Nov. 23

Written by Angela Maria Ortiz Sinclair (SeFijaOnline.com)

“Bad Santa 2” returns Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton to the screen as America’s favorite anti-hero, Willie Soke; and joining him is, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, and Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Kathy Bates as Willie’s horror story of a mother, Sunny Soke, and Christina Hendricks of Mad Men fame.

It has been thirteen years since the first “Bad Santa” and I don’t remember much of it and I will have to re-watch it.

This one has a few laughs and at times it made you pause and think.

Yes, it’s over the top and everyone looks like they are all in on the joke.

We got to sit in on a q&a with the main cast and director Mark Waters and we had some good laughs.

Now you can listen in too. Check out the audio from the press day HERE.

Also starring Jenny Zigrino, Ryan Hansen, and Cristina Rosato.

Check out the Red Band trailer, it’s a wild one.

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Brand New Trailer for SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

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Brand New Trailer for SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does.

Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history

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INCARNATE Mannequin Challenge surpassed 1 million views in 24 hours

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INCARNATE Mannequin Challenge surpassed 1 million views in 24 hours
Written by Jesus Figueroa (Thisfunktional.com)

Here it is again, the “Incarnate” mannequin challenge video that got more than a million views in under 24 hours.

The video is less than a minute, but it’s enough time to get through rooms of people frozen in time to tell a horrific story with several people in different poses and bloodied.

“Incarnate” opens in theaters Dec. 2 and tells the story of a scientist with the ability to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed must save a young boy from the grips of a demon with powers never seen before, while facing the horrors of his past.

“INCARNATE”
IN THEATERS DEC. 2
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Reasons to watch Cine Sony’s Cantinflas marathon this Thanksgiving weekend

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Reasons to watch Cine Sony’s Cantinflas marathon this Thanksgiving weekend
Reasons to watch Cantinflas marathon

Cantinflas, one of Mexico’s most beloved cinematic personalities and a masterful comedian, entertained families throughout the Americas for decades.

Often called the Charlie Chaplin of America, Cantinflas was an internationally known clown, acrobat, musician, satirist, business leader, activist and philanthropist who became a symbol of pride and hope.In honor of the holiday season, Cine Sony Television, a Sony Pictures Television network, has announced the network’s biggest ever movie marathon that features 33 films starring the legendary Mexican crossover comedian, Cantinflas.

Starting Thanksgiving Day at 7am ET/8 a.m. CT, this four day event will consist of popular films such as El Analfabeto, Los Tres Mosqueteros and A Volar Joven, all uncensored and commercial free.

You won’t want to miss this Thanksgiving marathon full of Spanish-language puns and explosions of laughter. 

Not yet convinced? Here’s a list of reasons why Cine Sony Television’s Cantinflas marathon is a must see for the entire family, young and old.

Family friendly laughs.

In the 1920s Cantinflas began making families throughout Mexico laugh.
His confusing command of language, also known as cantinflear along with his endearing personality is reflected in each of his films.
His trademark ability of talking quickly and nonsensically has always incited tremendous laugher from his audiences.

Often dressed in drooping pants held up by a rope, small silly hats and a funny mustache, Cantinflas’ films are the perfect option for making your movie suggestions the hit of your Thanksgiving break.A way of teaching families essential values. Cantinflas became a national icon for Mexico and a hero that has been permanently placed in Hispanic culture.

He was viewed as the nation’s most active philanthropist who constantly fought for the lower class and for social reform.
His movies and character show families that even if you have nothing, you can change that by creating your own opportunities for a better future.

So this Thanksgiving break, enjoy the Cine Sony Television marathon of Cantinflas with the whole family starting Nov. 24 to Nov. 27 at 7 a.m. ET/8 a.m. CT.

Popular films airing during the marathon include:

  • El Analfabeto (The Illiterate One)
  • A Volar Joven (To the Skies Young Man)
  • Los Tres Mosqueteros (The Three Musketeers)
  • El Padrecito (The Good Priest)
  • El Bolero De Raquel (Raquel’s Shoeshiner)
  • Ni Sangre Ni Arena Arena (Neither Blood Nor Sand)
  • El Barrendero (The Sweeper)
  • Su Excelencia (Your Excellency)
  • Si Yo Fuera Diputado (If I Were A Deputy)
  • El Bombero Atomico (The Atomic Fireman)
  • Don Quijote Cabalga de Nuevo (Don Quijote Rides Again)
  • El Ministro y Yo (The Minister and I)

For more information on Cine Sony Television’s Thanksgiving Weekend Cantinflas Movie Marathon and/or specific airtimes, please visit CineSony.com or check local listings.

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NERUDA starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Directed by Pablo Larraín

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NERUDA starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Directed by Pablo Larraín

It’s 1948 and the Cold War has reached Chile.

In congress, Senator (and renowned poet) Pablo Neruda (Gnecco) accuses the government of betraying the Communist Party and is swiftly impeached by the president.
Police Prefect Oscar Peluchonneau (Bernal) is assigned to arrest the poet. Neruda tries to flee the country with his wife, the painter Delia del Carril, but they are forced into hiding, where Neruda writes his epic collection of poems, “Canto General.”
In Europe, the legend of the poet hounded by the policeman grows, and artists led by Pablo Picasso clamor for Neruda’s freedom.
Neruda sees this struggle with his nemesis Peluchonneau as an opportunity to reinvent himself, and he sets about playing games with the inspector, leaving clues designed to make their conflict more dangerous, and more intimate.
In this story of a persecuted poet and his implacable adversary, Neruda recognizes his own heroic possibilities: a chance to become both a symbol for liberty and a literary legend.
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@Thisfunktional talks with Katey Sagal BLEED FOR THIS

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@Thisfunktional talks with Katey Sagal BLEED FOR THIS

Written by Jesus Figueroa

Actress Katie Sagal talks with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about playing Louise Pazienza, the mother of boxer Vinny Pazienza, in “Bleed For This.”

Sagal talks about being a mother and pulling from her real emotions to play a realistic mother, the complexity of her character which drew her to it and having her character evolve throughout the movie.

“Bleed For This” opens in theaters on Nov. 18.

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THE SPACE BETWEEN US Trailer, Poster

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THE SPACE BETWEEN US Trailer, Poster

Take a look at the spectacular trailer for STX’s “The Space Between Us,” out in theaters Dec. 16.

In this interplanetary adventure, a space shuttle embarks on the first mission to colonize Mars, only to discover after takeoff that one of the astronauts is pregnant.

Shortly after landing, she dies from complications while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet – never revealing who the father is.

Thus begins the extraordinary life of Gardner Elliot – an inquisitive, highly intelligent boy who reaches the age of 16 having only met 14 people in his very unconventional upbringing.

While searching for clues about his father, and the home planet he’s never known, Gardner begins an online friendship with a street smart girl in Colorado named Tulsa.

When he finally gets a chance to go to Earth, he’s eager to experience all of the wonders he could only read about on Mars – from the most simple to the extraordinary.

But once his explorations begin, scientists discover that Gardner’s organs can’t withstand Earth’s atmosphere.

Eager to find his father, Gardner escapes the team of scientists and joins with Tulsa on a race against time to unravel the mysteries of how he came to be, and where he belongs in the universe.

In Theaters Dec. 16
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Thisfunktional Podcast – Movies – Charlie Heaton SHUT IN

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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

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New Trailer for LIVE BY NIGHT

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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Thisfunktional attends ARRIVAL Press Day

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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

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First Trailer for LIFE

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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@Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – @BrianSeneMarc NERVE

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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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ROGUE ONE Poster, Trailer

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ROGUE ONE Poster, Trailer

From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure.

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, with Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker.

Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are producing, with John Knoll and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opens in U.S. theaters on Dec. 16.

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BLEED FOR THIS in Theaters Nov. 18

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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.