Review by: Keisha
Hey guys! I had the chance to attend the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot press conference in New York and it was BANANAS! Here’s what happened:
Keisha Review: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Press Conference in New York
The story follows Kim Baker (Tina Fey), a news writer sick of sitting behind a desk in New York who dives head first into the thrilling world of war reporting in Afghanistan. There, she meets a ragtag group of colorful personalities including Scottish playboy/photographer Iain MacKelpie (Martin Freeman), fellow TV correspondent Tanya Vanderpoel (Margot Robbie), sardonic General Hollanek (Billy Bob Thornton) and more.
Check it out in theaters now.
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Movie Review: ROOM
Directed By: Lenny Abrahamson
Written By: Emma Donoghue
Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, Sean Bridgers, William H. Macy
SYNOPSIS: Held captive for years in an enclosed space, a woman (Brie Larson) and her 5-year-old son (Jacob Tremblay) finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.
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Wow. Words can’t explain the feeling I had while watching this movie. Well…maybe claustrophobic. lol.
Jacob Tremblay is the cutest little thing! I became a fan after seeing all of his appearances on TV lately and, after watching this movie, I can see big things happening in his career as he grows older. Him and Brie Larson had great chemistry as a mother/son pair.
The way the whole movie played out was incredible. From the love Larson’s character, Joy, had for her son, to their escape, and attempting to adapt (and re-adapt) to life outside of Room. Everything about this movie was excellent…especially the acting by all involved.
You’re taken inside of this tiny room where Joy and Jack have been held captive for years. This room is all little Jack knows, so when Joy begins to tell him the outside world is actually real, she knows it’s time to plan their escape. It’s a heartwarming movie that really makes you appreciate what you have.
Definitely a must watch! ROOM is available on Digital HD, DVD and BluRay now!
Mike ‘The Movie Guy’ Movie Review: #EmelieMovie
Last night I had the opportunity to watch a screener for the upcoming thriller, horror movie…EMELIE. It actually hits select theaters and On Demand today.
I didn’t watch the trailer before receiving the screener…I didn’t read what the movie was about…I simply went off the movie poster.
An ‘interesting’ girl, three scared kids and the words, “THE BABYSITTER IS HERE.”
EMELIE is about (without giving away too much) a family. Mom and dad hire a babysitter to watch their kids as they go out to celebrate their anniversary. Once the babysitter arrives – she becomes cozy with the kids and then BAMMMM!!! It gets scary, uncomfortable, nail biting – well…you get the picture.
What did I like about EMELIE?
🙂 Freaking EVERYTHING!! This is a movie I’ll tell my friends and strangers about. (lol) It’s a MUST-SEE movie people. Right off the bat – crap goes down in the first minute and half. YES. I paused the movie. I was like, “WTF?! What the hell? Didn’t anyone see what just happened?!” But that’s not even the messed up part – what this babysitter does. Insane. I’m just going to keep it like that – you just have to watch this movie.
I loved the cast. Sarah Bolger (never noticed her till now) was awesome. She plays the babysitter. It was how she draws you in. In the beginning I was like, “Heyyy she’s hot. Why weren’t my babysitter’s more like her.” then I was like, “WTF?!” then I was like, “Awww ok. I see now” then I was like, “WTF?!?!?” (lol) Joshua Rush, Carly Adams and Thomas Bair – they play the kids (Jacob, Sally and Christopher) in the movie. Outstanding!! I hope their parents increased their allowances. (lol) They were great in this movie.
The writing and directing – Dope as hell!! From the beginning to the very end. In my world – this movie’s a very well rounded package of HOLY CRAP BALLS! Loved the music in the film – especially the Blondie cover “One Way Or Another” by Until The Ribbon Breaks. I must have listened to that song at the end credits like 10 times. I actually have it pulled up on YouTube right now. (lol)
What did I not like about EMELIE?
😦 Absolutely nothing…like I said before. I loved everything about this movie.
I give EMELIE…5 out of 5 popcorns! It’s one serious roller coaster of emotions – I found myself glued to the screen – I haven’t been like that in a long time – – plus it didn’t help that I’m a new dad either. I told the wifey this morning…”I’m never hiring a babysitter.” Thanks a lot Director Michael Thelin. (lol)
GIRLS – “Good Man” – Podcast Review
Hey #GIRLS fans!! Brancey (@vrobrancey) and I got together to discuss the latest episode of GIRLS. Check out our podcast review below and tweet us your thoughts on the episode!
SYNOPSIS: An erratic roommate causes Fran to move in with Hannah. Hannah receives an urgent call from her father. Adam and Jessa spend the day together. Elijah meets someone new.
GIRLS – “Good Man” – Podcast Review
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The Walking Dead – “Knots Untie” – Podcast Review
Hey #TWD fans!! Mike and I got together last night to talk about the latest episode of The Walking Dead!!
Check out our podcast review below and comment/tweet us your thoughts! Are you as nervous about Negan as we are? If he IS going to kill someone off…who would you be okay with losing?
SYNOPSIS: Jesus takes Rick and the group to the Hilltop Colony, a peaceful community overshadowed by the power of Negan and The Saviors.
The Walking Dead – “Knots Untie” – Podcast Review
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The Originals – “A Streetcar Named Desire” – Podcast Review
Hey TVD/The Originals fans!! Keisha, Raechel & I got together to talk about the latest episode of The Originals. This is the second half of the 2-Hour crossover event which aired on Friday, February 26, 2016.
Did you watch the entire event?? Were you as googly-eyed about this as we were?? Tune in to the podcast and comment/tweet us your thoughts!
SYNOPSIS: The unexpected arrival of Stefan Salvatore may be the key to helping Freya rescue Klaus and Elijah from a magical trap.
The Originals – “A Streetcar Named Desire” – Podcast Review
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The Vampire Diaries – “Moonlight on the Bayou” – Podcast Review
Hey everyone! Keisha, Raechel and I got together to discuss the latest episode of The Vampire Diaries! This is the first half of the 2-Hour special crossover event with The Originals which aired on Friday, February 26, 2016.
Did you watch? What were your favorite moments? Comment or tweet us your thoughts!
SYNOPSIS: Stefan goes to New Orleans to lure Rayna Cruz away from his friends and comes face to face with Klaus Mikaelson, who’s suspicious of his old friend’s arrival.
The Vampire Diaries – “Moonlight on the Bayou” – Podcast Review
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The Walking Dead – “The Next World” – Podcast Review
Hey #TWD fans!! Mike, Brancey and I got together to talk about the latest episode of The Walking Dead. Comment or tweet us your thoughts and we might read them on air!
Check out our podcast review below:
SYNOPSIS: Rick and Daryl go on a run where they meet Jesus, a mysterious man with many secrets. Michonne follows Spencer as he tries to find his mother. Carl and Enid have a strange interaction in the woods.
The Walking Dead – “The Next World” – Podcast Review
Do you trust this Jesus guy? Do you think the group has gotten a bit too comfortable in this “next world?” Will this be a problem once Negan shows up? What did you think about that hook-up?? Did you see it coming? We want to know!
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The Originals – “Heart Shaped Box” – Podcast Review
Hey everyone! Keisha and I got together to discuss the latest episode of The Originals!
Check out our podcast review below and let us know what you thought!
SYNOPSIS: Determined to make her ultimate move against the Mikaelson brothers, Aurora uses Freya as bait to lure Klaus and Elijah into a dangerous trap. Meanwhile, after being recruited by The Strix’s powerful coven of witches to perform a spell that could save the lives of her closest friends, Davina finds a way to conjure up Kol, the only person who may know the key ingredient to completing the spell. Finally, Hayley is forced to make a heartbreaking sacrifice. Marcel and Cami also appear.
The Originals – “Heart Shaped Box” – Podcast Review
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GIRLS – “Wedding Day” – Podcast Review
VRO Hosts Brancey (@vrobrancey) and Kristin (@kristin0409) got together to discuss the Season Five premiere of GIRLS! Tweet us your thoughts and we’ll read them on air.
Synopsis: Marnie micromanages her upstate wedding to Desi; Shoshanna is tasked with carrying out Marnie’s wishes; Fran has an awkward moment with Adam; a dejected Ray steps in to help Desi.
GIRLS – “Wedding Day” – Podcast Review
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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Review
Hey everyone! So I bought my mom tickets to see Lord of the Dance here in South Florida and figured I could write a review since they’re starting their US Tour here!
Growing up, I always remembered my mom watching this VHS with people dancing to Irish music. It was hypnotizing! About 10 years ago, my dad bought her tickets to see the show in Miami Beach, but there was no Michael Flatley. After all these years, I saw that he was going to be going out on the final tour of his career and knew I had to take her to see him live.
Tonight I saw my mom’s eyes light up again. She’d been anticipating this show all week and I’m so glad I got to take her.
This entire show was amazing. Way more modern than the old VHS tape we used to watch! The outfits were more modern, the setup of the show was as well. One thing that remained equally amazing was the dancing. The dancing is so synchronized and just incredible to watch. Truly makes you want to get up and try it out…until you realize YOUR feet and legs don’t move that fast! The visual effects were cool, the sound was great, the dancers were wonderful. It was a great show and one I would definitely recommend checking out. You’d be amazed at how quick the dancers move their feet!
Here’s a clip of the men of Lord of the Dance on the Stephen Colbert show:
You can also buy Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games on Digital HD now, and on BluRay & DVD March 1st!
Grammy Awards 2016 Review
VRO Hosts Brancey and Kristin got together to discuss all things Grammy’s. Tune in as they rate the performances and go through the list of winners from the show which aired on Monday, February 15th on CBS.
Be sure to comment on who your favorites were! 🙂
Grammy Awards 2016 Review
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Movie Review: MEET MY VALENTINE
Directed By: Brian Herzlinger
Written By: Jay Black, Brian Herzlinger and Brady Smith
Starring: Scott Wolf, Courtney Ford, Brady Smith, Jay Black, Audrey Casson and Kristen Miller
SYNOPSIS: When Tom (Scott Wolf) learns that he has terminal brain cancer, he decides to find a replacement husband for his wife and a father to his daughter, before it is too late. Unbeknownst to his wife Valentine (Courtney Ford), Tom sets up an on-line dating profile for her, and realizes that he doesn’t know much about her anymore. Tom endeavors to get to know Valentine, and learns why he fell in love with her all those years ago… just in time to say goodbye.
Hey movie fans! I stumbled upon this movie on Netflix, and decided to watch it after seeing Scott Wolf was in it. Party of Five fans know what I mean! To me, the movie had potential, but for some reason I just wasn’t a fan of the acting. Some parts were great, don’t get me wrong, but what made me like the movie the most was the storyline. It was odd to watch this man try to find someone for his wife, but you can tell it was out of pure desperation and love for his family and their well-being after he’s gone. I recently lost my own father unexpectedly to cancer so the parts where Tom was worried about his daughter and upset over the fact that he’ll never be able to give her away at her wedding was heart breaking for me! I’ve had those feelings before, so to see it from the other perspective really hit a nerve. Yes, I cried, people! It was a sweet movie to watch though.
If you have a box of tissues handy, and can really appreciate the storyline, go ahead and check this out! Let me know what you think!
The Walking Dead – “No Way Out” – Podcast Review
Mike and I review last night’s episode of #TheWalkingDead mid-season premiere. Did you watch? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below or email them at mike@iwatchmike.com and we’ll read them on the show.
SYNOPSIS: Daryl, Abraham and Sasha face-off against the Saviors. In Alexandria, Denise finds herself at the hands of the Alpha Wolf, as Rick and his group make their way through the herd.
The Walking Dead – “No Way Out” – Podcast Review
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Mike ‘The Movie Guy’ Movie Review: The Final Project
First…#TheFinalProject opened February 12th in Houston. If you need other theater locations – check out thefinalprojectmovie.com 👍
Now…lets talk about this movie. 🤔
6 college students decide to make a documentary for their graduation project – A documentary about one of the most notorious haunted houses in America…Lafitte Plantation. They pack all their ghost hunting equipment (which is not a lot) and all their camera gear. Once it goes dark…all hell breaks loose! 😱
👍: I can’t brag about anything. I really wanted to like this movie. ☹️ I’m not saying I hated it. I guess I just expected more from the trailer is all. I was hoping to get freaked out or scared…but…nope. 😔
👎: For me…It took too long to get to the plantation and when the killings started…those were too quick. No blood. I needed blood…something. I would have liked seeing some of the plantation items killing those fools…that would have been cool. 😂 It kind of felt like The Blair Witch Project meets Paranormal Activity…but I’ve seen that already…I was just hoping for something different…something taken to the next level. 🙁
Keep in mind folks…if it didn’t work for me…it doesn’t mean it won’t work for you. 🤔 If you check it out – let me know.
I give THE FINAL PROJECT…a 2 out of 5 popcorns. Man. I really wanted to like it more.
The Originals – “Dead Angels” – Podcast Review
Hey TV fans!! Keisha and I got together to discuss the latest episode of The Originals for Variety Radio Online! Elijah with a man bun AND Marcel goes back to his bad ass self! 🙂
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SYNOPSIS: When a powerful weapon that could take down the Mikaelsons for good ends up in the wrong hands, Klaus finds himself in a tense standoff with an unlikely foe. Meanwhile, Elijah’s attempt to reclaim control of the Strix leads to a violent showdown and the emergence of a potential new leader. Elsewhere, when a new coven of witches tries to influence Davina into helping them locate the elusive weapon, she quickly realizes she may be in over her head.
The Vampire Diaries – “Postcards from the Edge” – Podcast Review
Hey everyone!! Keisha and I got together to discuss the latest episode of The Vampire Diaries for Variety Radio Online! 🙂
Check out the podcast review below:
SYNOPSIS: When his experience in the Phoenix stone leads him to do the unthinkable, Damon finds himself without a care in the world, spiraling out of control and under the influence of a dangerous and reckless Julian. Refusing to give up on his brother, Stefan attempts to reason with Damon only to uncover the devastating reason for his descent. Elsewhere, Caroline begins having some dangerous side effects as a result of her supernatural pregnancy and is forced to turn to Valerie for help. Meanwhile, Bonnie, Nora and Mary Louise attempt to track down a ruthless vampire hunter named Rayna after they suspect that she has reemerged. Matt and Enzo also appear.
The Vampire Diaries – “Postcards from the Edge” – Podcast Review
The Vampire Diaries – “Things We Lost in the Fire” – Podcast Review
Hey everyone!! We’re back for another recap of the latest episode of The Vampire Diaries! Check out the podcast below:
SYNOPSIS: With the traumatic effects of the Phoenix Stone taking a toll on his brother, Stefan attempts to help Damon regain his grip on reality, while secretly struggling with his own experience in the stone. Elsewhere, Matt and Bonnie deal with the fallout after Julian and his men take over Mystic Falls, leading Matt to spiral out of control and into trouble with an officer named Penny. Meanwhile, Tyler returns to town for Alaric’s baby shower and Caroline makes an upsetting discovery involving Alaric and his future plan for the babies.
The Vampire Diaries – “Things We Lost in the Fire” – Podcast Review
***Catch the next episode of The Vampire Diaries on The CW Friday nights at 8/7c.
Grease Live: Review
Hey everyone! If you’re a fan of the original “Grease,” I’m sure you were tuned in to the live, musical event that aired on Sunday, January 31 on FOX! Brancey, Keisha and I got together to talk about what we liked, what we didn’t like (and all of Aaron Tveit’s thrusting) and how we thought this event did in comparison to other recent musicals.
In case you’re not familiar with the original production, here’s a quick synopsis:
After enjoying a summer romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High. There Sandy must contend with cynical Rizzo and the Pink Ladies in attempt to win Danny’s heart again.
So check out our podcast review below, and let us know what you think!
***And remember kids…don’t sing and drive (like this guy)! Hahaha!
Enter to Win! ‘Crimson Peak’ on DVD
When her heart is stolen by a seductive stranger, a young woman is swept away to a house atop a mountain of blood-red clay— a place filled with secrets that will haunt her forever. Between desire and darkness, between mystery and madness, lies the truth behind Crimson Peak. From the imagination of director Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) comes a terrifying, gothic romance masterpiece starring Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska and Charlie Hunnam.
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