Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on February 4, 2018| Leave a Comment »
On February 8, the Crackle original movie In the Cloud will air online today.
This is a high-octane, international, sci-fi thriller that takes place in the near future after dozens of people are killed in attacks by a serial terrorist bomber.
The cast includes Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects), Justin Chatwin (Shameless), Tomiwa Edun (Merlin), Nora Arnezeder (Zoo) and Laura Fraser (A Knight’s Tale).
Here is a trailer for In the Cloud.
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »
My Secret Valentine is the new Hallmark Channel movie that will debut on February 3 at 9 PM.
A young woman takes advice from the chalkboard notes that her mysterious house rental tenant leaves when a slick sales rep arrives with plans to buy her family’s prized winery.
The movie stars Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker.
Here is a trailer for My Secret Valentine.
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »
On February 3, the Lifetime original movie The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar will debut at 8 PM.
Based on her book, this film follows Simone Biles (newcomer Jeanté Godlock) through the sacrifices and hard work that led her to win 19 Olympic and World Championship medals and ultimately cemented her stake as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
The cast includes Tisha Campbell-Martin (My Wife and Kids).
Here is a trailer for The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar:
Posted in Movies, News on January 28, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Based on information provided by the Box Office Mojo and some internet research, here are just some of the movies you can expect to see in the movie theatres in January:
Scorched Earth
Opens: February 2
The planet suffered an environmental collapse. The air became dangerous to breathe, the water became toxic, and billions of people died. Generations later mankind has finally re-established a rudimentary society, in which bounty hunters roam the land in search of wanted eco-criminals. Bounty hunter Attica Gage (Gina Carano) has a chance at the bounty of a lifetime: bringing down the ruthless outlaw, Thomas Jackson (Ryan Robbins). Gage infiltrates Jackson’s gang, and everything is going to plan until she meets a slave girl that reminds her of her dead sister. With her loyalty to only herself now tested, Gage learns that there might be more to life than just survival.
The 15:17 to Paris
Opens: February 9
The movie tells the real-life story of three men whose brave act turned them into heroes during a high-speed railway ride. In the early evening of August 21, 2015, the world watched in stunned silence as the media reported a thwarted terrorist attack on Thalys train #9364 bound for Paris—an attempt prevented by three courageous young Americans traveling through Europe. The heroic trio is comprised of Anthony Sadler, Oregon National Guardsman Alek Skarlatos, and U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Spencer Stone, who play themselves in the film. Starring alongside them are Jenna Fischer (The Office), Judy Greer (War for the Planet of the Apes) and Tony Hale (Veep) [among others].
Peter Rabbit
Opens: February 9
Peter Rabbit’s (voiced by James Corden) feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) reaches new heights as both compete for the affections of Bea (Rose Byrne), a kind animal lover who lives next door. Other voices will be provided by Margot Robbie, Daisy Ridley, Elizabeth Debicki and singer Sia.
Black Panther
Opens: February 16
After the death of his father, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and as Black Panther — gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people. The ensemble cast includes Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Andy Serkis, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Sterling K. Brown and Winston Duke.
Early Man
Opens: February 16
This animated film follows a plucky cave man named Dug, (Eddie Redmayne) and his sidekick Hognob must unite their tribe against a mighty enemy, Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City. Other voices will be provided by Maisie Williams and Timothy Spall.
Annihilation
Opens: February 23
A group of soldiers enters an environmental disaster zone and only one soldier (Oscar Isaac) comes back out alive, though he is grievously injured. In an attempt to save his life, his wife Lena (Natalie Portman), a biologist and volunteers for another expedition venture into the zone to figure out what happened to him. The cast includes Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez and Tessa Thompson.
Movies coming out in March will be posted at the end of February.
Posted in Movies, Reminder, Television, Video on January 23, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The Lifetime original movie Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story will debut on January 27 at 8 PM.
Singer-actress Toni Braxton stars as the title character, a struggling single mom from Georgia who heroically averted a tragedy, saving hundreds of lives when she convinced a deranged gunman who stormed an elementary school to surrender.
The cast includes Malik Yoba, Trevor Morgan, Shalaby Omar and Yaya DaCosta.
Here is a trailer for Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story.
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 23, 2018| Leave a Comment »
On January 27, the new Hallmark Channel movie Winter’s Dream will debut at 9 PM.
A former ski champion reenters the competitive world when a 16-year old downhill racer asks for help, leading her to reawaken an old passion and find a new love.
The film stars Dean Cain and Kristy Swanson.
Here is a trailer for Winter’s Dream.
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 17, 2018| Leave a Comment »
On January 21, the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie Morning Show Murders: Mortal Mishaps will debut at 9 PM.
Billie Blessings has gone from beloved chef, restaurant owner, and morning show segment host to #1 suspect in a murder case when one of the executives at the network dies from poisoning. When the head chef at Billie’s restaurant is arrested and held as a suspect, Billie takes matters into her own hands by digging deeper into a mystery that could incriminate people close to her while risking her own life in the process.
The cast includes Holly Robinson Peete and Rick Fox.
Posted in Movies, Reminder, Television, Video on January 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The Lifetime movie Cocaine Godmother: The Griselda Blanco Story will debut on January 20 at 8 PM.
Film star Catherine Zeta-Jones stars as drug lord Griselda Blanco, a pioneer in the Miami-based cocaine trade, who at the age of 17 made her way to the U.S. with a fake passport and her first husband Carlos. Living in Queens with her three sons, she became enticed by the money the drug world offered, and quickly became embroiled with local drug runners. Griselda masterminded the use of beautiful women, the elderly and children as the mules and created false-bottom suitcases to smuggle cocaine from Colombia. With money rolling in, her sons abandoned school and entered the family business instead.
A move to Miami would further expand her empire, and lead to the death of her second husband Alberto (Juan Pablo Espinosa), giving the rise to her nickname, The Black Widow. Her willingness to use violence against her Miami competitors, led her rivals to make repeated unsuccessful attempts to kill her. In order to protect her youngest son with third husband Dario, she moved to California where she was later arrested by the DEA and sentenced to a decade in jail. The case against her collapsed and upon her release, she was deported to Colombia, where she was ultimately gunned down in 2012.
Here is a trailer for Cocaine Godmother: The Griselda Blanco Story:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
On January 20, the Hallmark Channel movie One Winter Weekend will debut at 9 PM.
Cara, a women’s magazine writer who gets burned by her boyfriend on New Years’ Eve, decides to go on a dating detox. Challenged by her employer to write about it, she hopes a spontaneous ski getaway with her best friend will spark inspiration. Complicating matters, they discover they’ve double booked their chalet with two eligible men, including Ben, an entrepreneur. When the share-mates get snowed in, Cara and Ben are thrown together.
The film stars Taylor Cole and Jack Turner.
Here is a trailer for One Winter Weekend.
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 10, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery will debut on January 14 at 9 PM.
When archaeologist Professor Emma Fielding is recruited to aid in a groundbreaking discovery beneath the Chandler Castle, she is swept into another mystery when she finds her colleague murdered in the crypts below. Taking over the job– and making unsettling connections to an age-old curse– Emma, her students, and FBI Agent Jim Conner soon find themselves in danger of being buried along with the secrets that fill Chandler Castle.
The cast includes Courtney Thorne Smith and James Tupper.
Here is a trailer for Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery.
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