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Now Available On Digital and On Demand: IN THE RADIANT CITY

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

IN THE RADIANT CITY

NOW available On Digital & On Demand!

THE ORCHARD has released TIFF premiere IN THE RADIANT CITY On Digital and On Demand, from director Rachel Lambert and producer Jeff Nichols.

IN THE RADIANT CITY tells the chilling story of a man returning home after 20 years to a dysfunctional and tormented family that still carries the weight of a murder their brother committed. Emotional with powerful performances – this film will haunt you long after it’s over.

Cast: Michael Abbott Jr., Marin Ireland, Madisen Beaty, Celia Weston, Jon Michael Hill, Paul Sparks

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KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE | #SDCC Panel Lineup Released! | #kingsman

July 18, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

It’s not cosplay-they just always look this good.

Kingsman and Statesman are kicking off ComicCon 2017. On behalf of 20th Century Fox, check out who will be attending San Diego Comic Con for KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE with the BRAND NEW Character Posters! Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Halle Berry, Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges and Pedro Pascal will be joined by screenwriter Jane Goldman and Kingsman co-creator and ComicCon legend Dave Gibbons for the KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Panel in Hall H on Thursday July 20^thstarting at 11am PT.

SYNOPSIS: “Kingsman: The Secret Service” introduced the world to Kingsman – an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents’ strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that’s becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy…

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE hits theaters everywhere on September 22, 2017.

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PROFESSOR MARSTON & THE WONDER WOMEN | NEW Trailer released! | #MarstonMovie

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

Annapurna Pictures has just released the first trailer for PROFESSOR MARSTON & THE WONDER WOMEN! In a superhero origin tale unlike any other, the film is the incredible true story of what inspired Harvard psychologist Dr. William Moulton Marston to create the iconic Wonder Woman character in the 1940’s. The film is directed by Angela Robinson and stars Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote, and Connie Britton.

SYNOPSIS: In a superhero origin tale unlike any other, the film is the incredible true story of what inspired Harvard psychologist Dr. William Moulton Marston to create the iconic Wonder Woman character in the 1940’s. While Marston’s feminist superhero was criticized by censors for her ‘sexual perversity’, he was keeping a secret that could have destroyed him. Marston’s muses for the Wonder Woman character were his wife Elizabeth Marston and their lover Olive Byrne, two empowered women who defied convention: working with Marston on human behavior research — while building a hidden life with him that rivaled the greatest of superhero disguises.

PROFESSOR MARSTON & THE WONDER WOMEN
hits theaters everywhere October 27, 2017!

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@Thisfunktional #Contest: #AtomicBlonde Reserved Seats #AtomicSummer (in Multiple Cities)

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

One of the most anticipated movies this summer “Atomic Blonde” opens in theaters July 28.

Charlize Theron stars as MI6’s most lethal assassin who is going through a ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors.

Thisfunktional has some reserved seats to give away in the following cities:

7/26/2017 7:30 PM Chicago, IL

7/26/2017 7:30 PM Dallas, TX

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7/26/2017 7:30 PM Houston, TX

7/26/2017 7:30 PM Los Angeles, CA

7/26/2017 7:30 PM Miami, FL

7/26/2017 7:30 PM New York City, NY

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All you need to do to enter is like my Facebook page: ThisfunktionalLA, share the contest and message me your address.

I will let the winners be surprised when they receive their tickets.

Disclaimer: Multiple winners will be chosen. Contest runs to July 21, 2017 midnight. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by 42 West. Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses. Only one entry per household. Entries on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed. We will not accept entries of contestants who have claimed a prize in the last 6 months.

Oscar® winner Charlize Theron explodes into summer in “Atomic Blonde,” a breakneck action-thriller that follows MI6’s most lethal assassin through a ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors.

The crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission.

Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.

A blistering blend of sleek action, gritty sexuality and dazzling style, Atomic Blonde is directed by David Leitch (John Wick, upcoming Deadpool 2).

Also starring John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella and Toby Jones, the film is based on the Oni Press graphic novel series “The Coldest City,” by Antony Johnston & illustrator Sam Hart.

Kurt Johnstad (300) wrote the screenplay.

ATOMIC BLONDE

In Theaters July 28

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WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES | Watch Andy Serkis Transform into Caesar in Powerful new “Face of Caesar” promo!

July 14, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

Not all heroes are human.

20th Century Fox has released “Face of Caesar,” a new WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES promo highlighting the incredible transformation of Andy Serkis to “Caesar.”

I actually saw Andy Serkis presenting this on Stephen Colbert’s show the other night and it’s fascinating to watch!!

FaceOfCaesar

Over the course of three films, Weta Digital has mastered the art of translating human actors to apes. The apes level of sentience has developed throughout each film and so too have Weta Digital’s techniques and toolsets. Developing some of the most advanced techniques in the industry Weta artists employ these tools to create exceptional CG characters.

SYNOPSIS: War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES hits theaters everywhere TODAY!

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WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES | “Bad Ape & Maurice” Clip & Character Emojis! #warfortheplanet

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

Winner takes all. Whose side are you on?

In celebration of opening week, 20th Century Fox has just released an exclusive new clip featuring “Bad Ape and Maurice” from WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, the culminating chapter of the latest Planet of the Apes trilogy. But that’s not all! Fans of Caesar can now share their excitement with a full set of animated emojis featuring all their favorite characters from WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES.

SYNOPSIS: In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

Cast

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WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES hits theaters everywhere TODAY!

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PRAY FOR RAIN | Available on DVD July 18 | #prayforrain #movie

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

PRAY FOR RAIN

A movie ripped from today’s headlines…

Now on DVD July 18
DVD SRP: $18.98

Pray_For_Rain_Wrap_05a PRAY FOR RAIN is a suspense thriller set in the drought ridden lands of Central Valley California.

When Emma, a young New York journalist returns to Bella Canejo for her father’s funeral, she quickly begins to suspect that his death was not an accident. But it may have been murder. She and childhood friend Nico, the town Sheriff, begin to carefully investigate the ever-mounting number of suspects.

Competing farmers are fueled by desperation, hunger and poverty. Local gangs run fast and loose, terrorizing the community. Environmental activists are believed to blow up a tracker or two for their cause. And politicians and land grabbers are fueled by greed.

With every new clue Emma’s life becomes more and more threatened. Her desire to uncover the truth spurs her on. At the end she finds much more than she was looking for: courage, healing, peace of mind, and her life’s true purpose.

Starring Jane Seymour, Annabelle Stephenson, Nicholas Gonzalez, Paul Rodriguez, John Ducey and James Morrison. Pray For Rain is a Forrest Films and ESX Entertainment production.

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Program Info:

Year of Production: 2016
Title Copyright: WSOR FILM GROUP, LLC 2017
Type: Theatrical Release
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Subtitles: Yes, English
Feature Run time: 92:39
DVD Format: NTSC
DVD Audio: 5.1

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@Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – Joey King, Press Day Audio WISH UPON

July 12, 2017July 12, 2017by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

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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BEATRIZ AT DINNER | Available on Digital HD 8/29 and DVD 9/12 | #beatrizatdinner #movies

July 11, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

“Salma Hayek gives the performance of her career.”
— Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The Provoking and Sharply Funny Film Pitting Oscar^® Nominees
Salma Hayek and John Lithgow Against Each Other
Arrives on Digital HD on August 29 and DVD on September 12

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Oscar^® nominees Salma Hayek (Frida, How to Be a Latin Lover) and John Lithgow (Terms of Endearment, “The Crown”) lead an all-star cast in Beatriz at Dinner, arriving on Digital HD on August 29 and on DVD and On Demand September 12 from Lionsgate. The provocative and sharply hilarious film about characters from vastly different sociopolitical backgrounds colliding over dinner is written by Mike White (School of Rock, TV’s “Enlightened”) and directed by Miguel Arteta (Youth in Revolt, The Good Girl), and also features Chloe Sevigny (TV’s “Big Love,” Boys Don’t Cry), Connie Britton (TV’s “Friday Night Lights,” “Nashville”), Amy Landecker (TV’s “Transparent,” Doctor Strange), and Jay Duplass (TV’s “Transparent,” “Togetherness”).

Salma Hayek shines in this provocatively funny fish-out-of-water comedy. Beatriz (Hayek), an immigrant from a poor Mexican town, draws upon her innate kindness as a spiritual health practitioner in L.A. Doug Strutt (Lithgow) is a rich and ruthless real-estate developer. When fate brings them together at a dinner party, it leads to a culture clash of wildly comic proportions – and a night that will change both their worlds forever.

Featuring a Photo Gallery, Beatriz at Dinner will be available on DVD for $19.98.

DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

Photo Gallery

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@Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – Kelli Jones SABAN’S POWER RANGERS

July 10, 2017July 10, 2017by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

Costume designer Kelli Jones talks with Jesus Figueroa, @thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about designing the costumes for “Saban’s Power Rangers,” out now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD.

Jones talks about working with the director to create an original look for each character, not basing it off of any past Power Ranger team and basing everything in reality.

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THE GLASS CASTLE | Movie Trailer | Find Beauty In the Struggle | #theglasscastle

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

What’s up, peeps?

I’m stoked for this movie because, as a book nerd, I read the memoir by Jeannette Walls and was captivated from the very first page. To see it being brought to fruition as a film is only a testament to its greatness. This story is heartbreaking, it’s imaginative, it’s dysfunctional, it’s beautiful and tragic all rolled up into one big ball of emotions. Definitely worth your time!

So read the memoir and check out the trailer below! Let me know if you’ll be checking it out in theaters like I will be!

SYNOPSIS: A young girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of nonconformist nomads with a mother who’s an eccentric artist and an alcoholic father who would stir the children’s imagination with hope as a distraction to their poverty.

THE GLASS CASTLE will be released in theaters August 11!

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@Thisfunktional #MovieReview: BABY DRIVER

June 29, 2017August 23, 2017by thisfunktionalartfreakLeave a Comment

Written by Jesus Figueroa (@Thisfunktional)

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 BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS | Teaser Trailer! In Theaters November 3, 2017 | #badmomsxmas

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

YES YES YESSSSSSS!!! The follow up to BAD MOMS will be gracing theaters this November and I can’t wait to see it! Raunchy humor, curse words laced throughout the hilarious dialogue, seeing another side of the “perfect mom” persona? It all works for me!

The holidays can make even the most sane of people quite the opposite, so the anticipation of seeing these “bad moms” weave their way through Christmas leaving behind their usual trail of debauchery is on another level. Amy (Mila Kunis), Kiki (Kristen Bell) and Carla (Kathryn Hahn) don’t just have to deal with being “bad moms” themselves, but they also have to deal with unexpected visits from their own respective mothers. It’s sure to get some laughs and, I mean, if worst comes to worst, we’ll always have the image of Ty Swindle (Justin Hartley) being body-waxed by Carla lol!

What do you think is the funniest part about the trailer? Mine has to be Jessie’s (Jay Hernandez) daughter telling Amy that she heard them screaming in the bedroom and thinks they hate each other. Bahahaha! Classic!

A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS hits theaters November 3, 2017!

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AMERICAN ASSASSIN | Red Band Trailer! | #AmericanAssassin

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

Ooooooh … I’m excited for this one!! This movie has a great cast, a fantastic storyline and the trailer certainly evokes a strong interest in checking out the rest of the film. It looks like the perfect balance of action, drama and edge-of-your-seat craziness!

The story centers around Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien), a man who is no stranger to loss. After losing his girlfriend/fiancé in a terrorist attack, he’s hell bent on seeking revenge. He’s sent to train with a Cold War veteran named Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton … yes, you heard correctly!) and together they’re led on an action-packed mission.

Based on the #1 Bestseller by the late Vince Flynn, AMERICAN ASSASSIN looks like it’ll be a strong contender among recent action films. What do you think? Are you as excited as I am??

AMERICAN ASSASSIN is set to be released in theaters on September 15, 2017!

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THE GREATEST SHOWMAN | FIRST Trailer Released! | #greatestshowman

June 28, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

It’s showtime!

20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya, and featuring original songs by the Academy Award® Winning lyricists of La La Land, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.

DF-05782 – Hugh Jackman (P.T. Barnum) and Zac Efron (Philip Carlisle) star in Twentieth Century Fox’s THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.

DF-07341_R – P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) and Charity Barnum (Michelle Williams) share an enchanting dance on a New York rooftop in Twentieth Century Fox’s THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.

DF-07720 – P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) comes alive with the oddities in Twentieth Century Fox’s THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.

DF-11638_R – Philip (Zac Efron) is entranced by Anne’s (Zendaya) trapeze artistry in Twentieth Century Fox’s THE GREATEST SHOWMAN.

SYNOPSIS

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN hits theaters everywhere on December 25, 2017!

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Musical
Release: December 25, 2017
Director: Michael Gracey
Story by Jenny Bicks
Screenplay by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon
Producers: Laurence Mark, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Cast: Hugh Jackman; Zac Efron; Michelle Williams; Rebecca Ferguson; Zendaya

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HOW TO BE A LATIN LOVER on Digital HD 8/1 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD 8/15

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

AGE IS A NUMBER, SEXY IS FOREVER

The Hilarious Comedy Starring Eugenio Derbez, Academy Award^® Nominee Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe and Kristen Bell, Arrives on Digital HD August 1 and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack & DVD August 15 from Lionsgate

SANTA MONICA, CA (June 20, 2017) – Eugenio Derbez (Instructions Not Included) and Academy Award^® nominee Salma Hayek (Best Actress, Frida, 2002) lead an all-star cast in How to Be a Latin Lover, arriving on Digital HD August 1 and Blu-ray™ (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD and On Demand August 15 from Lionsgate. Theatrically released by Pantelion, How to Be a Latin Lover is a laugh-out-loud comedy about an aging “ladies’ man” who is thrust back into real life after years of being pampered, and onto the doorstep of his estranged sister and nephew. Directed by comedy veteran Ken Marino (“Childrens Hospital,” “Party Down”) and written by Jon Zack (The Perfect Score) & Chris Spain, the film features a standout ensemble cast, including Rob Lowe (“Parks and Recreation”), Kristen Bell (Frozen), Raquel Welch (Legally Blonde), Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine) and Raphael Alejandro (“Once Upon a Time”).

When aging Latin lover Maximo (Derbez) is suddenly dumped by the older woman he married for money, he moves in with his estranged sister Sara (Hayek) and her 10-year-old son, Hugo (Alejandro). Determined to return to the lap of luxury, Maximo uses Hugo to meet a rich widow—and learns that love and trust must be earned.

The home entertainment release of How to Be a Latin Lover features exclusive bonus content, including over 30 minutes of deleted and extended scenes, two behind-the-scenes featurettes and audio commentary with director Ken Marino, producer Ben Odell and editor John Daigle. How to Be a Latin Lover will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD for $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

BLU-RAY / DVD /DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

Deleted and Extended Scenes
“Show Me Your Sexy! Learning How to Be a Latin Lover” Featurette
“A Little Help from My Friends” Featurette
Audio Commentary with Director Ken Marino, Producer Ben Odell and Editor John Daigle

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Movie Review by Kristin: BEFORE I FALL | #moviereview #movies #beforeifall

June 19, 2017August 23, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

What’s up, my fellow movie lovers?! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

We celebrated my niece’s birthday at the beach this weekend, so her and I were nursing extremely sunburnt skin and decided to stay in bed and watch a movie. She decided to use some of her birthday money to buy BEFORE I FALL, so that was her movie of choice!

Let me start out by saying that back when this movie was in the theater, I thought the trailer looked great. My niece (who just turned 13) saw it with her friend when it was first released and told me she didn’t like it. After watching it with me again this weekend, her opinion has changed. I think the message behind the movie went over her head a bit the first time, so I’m glad she gave it another chance.

With that being said, I actually liked it. It had a Premonition vibe to it, if any of you have seen that 2007 movie starring Sandra Bullock and Julian McMahon. BEFORE I FALL was more relatable to teenagers though.

The story follows four friends as they navigate their way through high school. As the four friends leave a party one night, they get into a car accident causing Sam (Zoey Deutch) to relive the same day repeatedly for the remainder of the movie. This concept might sound annoying, but Sam tries to figure out what could be done differently to alter the outcome of that one night. So while the day always starts out the same, Sam takes different steps to try and fix what was broken.

It’s interesting, to say the least. I’m sure many of us have a day where we wish we’d done things differently, or treated someone better, or didn’t trust someone that shouldn’t have been trusted. I know I have! This movie explores that idea and ties it in with teenage bullying, and the unnecessary need for teens to feel accepted and popular among their friends and peers.

I also enjoyed the casting for this movie! Zoey Deutch is fabulous as the main character, Sam. The supporting cast was diverse and equally great. These are your typical high school teenagers who think it’s funny to make jokes about the less popular oddballs. The difference here, however, is that viewers can sympathize with them a bit because of the little bit of backstory we get on them.

The message here is simple: Yes, we might have difficult moments in our lives that we want to ignore, push to the side, or even push off on someone else, but bullying is not the answer. It also makes you think about how you would live your own life if you knew you only had one day left to do it. The things we take for granted are often the things we should value the most. So I think this film really pushes that discussion of how actions can affect others and, subsequently, ourselves.

BEFORE I FALL is available on DVD/Blu-ray now. Check it out and let me know what you think!

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MONKEY BUSINESS: THE ADVENTURES OF CURIOUS GEORGE’S CREATORS | Official Poster Debut

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017by Kristin1 Comment

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The Orchard has released the official poster for Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators! Featuring a narrow escape from the Nazis on makeshift bicycles, Monkey Business explores the extraordinary lives of Hans and Margret Rey, the authors of the beloved Curious George children’s books.

Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators will be available on demand and digital August 15, 2017!

Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators

Documentary
Release: August 15, 2017
Directed by: Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Animation by: Jacob Kafka
Narrated by: Sam Waterston
Produced by: Ema Ryan Yamazaki, Emily Harrold
Executive Produced by: Marc Levin, Eric Nyari, Paul Davidson, Danielle DiGiacomo, Brad Navin

SYNOPSIS
Curious George is the most popular monkey in the world. Since his introduction in the first publication in 1941, the beloved series has sold over 75 million books in more than 25 languages. MONKEY BUSINESS explores the lesser-known tale of George’s creators, Hans and Margret Rey. Originally from Hamburg, Germany, the Reys first met when Hans was dating Margret’s older sister. Years later, having heard that Hans was wasting his artistic talents as a bookkeeper in Rio, Margret traveled to Brazil to persuade him to marry her and do something creative together. After their four-week honeymoon to Paris turned into a four-year residency, they accidentally became children’s book authors when a publisher suggested they create a book out of a cartoon Hans had drawn. Being German Jews, however, their life in Paris abruptly came to an end in June 1940 when the Reys were forced to escape from the Nazis by riding makeshift bicycles-a manuscript of the first Curious George book was one of the few possessions they could smuggle out with them. Arriving in New York as refugees, they started their life anew and over the next three decades they created a classic that continues to touch the hearts and minds of children around the world.

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Movie Review by Kristin: CHEF | #chefthefilm @chefthefilm

June 18, 2017August 23, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

First off, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there (and to all the single moms playing both roles)!

As some of you may know, my dad passed away 2 years ago, so we celebrate my brother on Father’s Day, who is a father to my wonderful, sometimes annoying, niece. As part of his gift, I finally sat down to watch a movie and CHEF was his choice.

I have to say I’m glad he chose this one. Sadly, I’d never heard of this film, but I thought it was fantastic! It really exemplifies how someone can take a situation that is no longer making them happy, and turn things around for the better.

The movie follows celebrity chef, Carl Casper, as he runs the kitchen at an LA restaurant owned by Riva (Dustin Hoffman). Riva wants Carl to stick to his usual menu, but when a popular food critic arrives at the restaurant Carl and his team want to switch things up to make their menu more creative. This idea doesn’t sit well with Riva, and their plan is shut down. The critic, Ramsey Michel (Oliver Platt) destroys Carl’s cooking and the horrible review goes viral.

Carl gets schooled by his 10-year-old son, Percy (Emjay Anthony), on how Twitter and social media works. With little to no knowledge of social media, Carl engages Ramsey in a Twitter feud that eventually results in Carl leaving Riva’s restaurant.

At the suggestion of his ex-wife, Inez (Sofia Vergara), Carl flies with her and Percy to Miami, where his love for cooking first began. He meets with Inez’s other ex-husband, Marvin (Robert Downey, Jr.), and buys a food truck in order to get back to making the type of food that makes him happy.

With the help of his old sous chef and friend, Martin (John Leguizamo), and Percy, Carl sets off on a cross-country trip in the food truck. Percy’s use of technology turns the new food truck into a sought-after establishment.

In my opinion, this movie has great storylines that intertwine to give viewers the motivation to find what truly makes them happy. Carl takes an incident that hurts his career and stifles his creativity, and turns it around into something that positively impacts all aspects of his life. It sends the message that things aren’t always easy, but with hard work, dedication, and a dash of positive, creative energy, true happiness is absolutely possibly.

The film also features a ton of Hispanic flavor that really showcases the atmosphere here in Miami. An underlying moral of the story is: If you haven’t tried a TRUE Media Noche, do yourself a favor and TRY ONE!! Side note: Yuca Fries and Tostones should also be on your list of foods to try! What can I say…my Cuban peeps know what they’re doing! lol.

So check out the film on Netflix and, as always, let me know what you thought! You can thank me later for this little hidden gem!

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Official Trailer for Reese Witherspoon’s HOME AGAIN | In theaters Sept. 2017 | #homeagainmovie

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017by KristinLeave a Comment

The OFFICIAL TRAILER for HOME AGAIN has arrived!

HOME AGAIN stars Reese Witherspoon (“Big Little Lies,” Wild, Walk The Line, Sweet Home Alabama) as Alice Kinney in a modern romantic comedy. Recently separated from her husband, (Michael Sheen), Alice decides to start over by moving back to her hometown of Los Angeles with her two young daughters. During a night out on her 40th birthday, Alice meets three aspiring filmmakers who happen to be in need of a place to live. Alice agrees to let the guys stay in her guest house temporarily, but the arrangement ends up unfolding in unexpected ways. Alice’s unlikely new family and new romance comes to a crashing halt when her ex-husband shows up, suitcase in hand. HOME AGAIN is a story of love, friendship, and the families we create. And one very big life lesson: Starting over is not for beginners.

In Theaters September 2017

Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Pico Alexander, Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen, and Lake Bell
Directed by: Hallie Meyers-Shyer
Written By: Hallie Meyers-Shyer
Produced By: Nancy Meyers and Erika Olde
Distributor: Open Road Films

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