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Eugenio Derbez points at 'Instructions Not Included' apron at crowded event

Eugenio Derbez promoting ‘Instructions Not Included’ in front of fans

2013/09/03 at 2:59pm

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‘Lengua, Cámara y Acción’: Why Eugenio Derbez’s ‘Instructions Not Included’ Succeeded At The Box Office

09.3.2013 | By Jack Rico |

Hollywood woke up early this week to the story that Eugenio Derbez’s dramedy ‘Instructions Not Included‘ cracked the top 5 movies at the box office this Labor Day weekend. It opened on just 347 screens, and earned $21,614 per theater, more than any other film this weekend! In my weekly syndicated radio segment on the Luis Jimenez Show, “Lengua, Cámara y Acción,” on X96.3FM IN NY, I broke down WHY the movie did so surprisingly well. I also tackled the CBS/Time Warner resolution and discuss the “Fifty Shades of Grey” casting choices! Listen to the radio segment now!

“Lengua, Cámara y Acción” is a radio segment that is a free flowing conversation on Hollywood and the entertainment industry with a dash of wit, humor and information with Jack Rico and radio star, Luis Jimenez. This way, you can keep abreast of what’s happening in Hollywood with a smile. “Lengua, Cámara y Acción” is broadcast every Tuesday at 9:50 AM on X96.3FM.

Headshots of Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson for Fifty Shades of Grey casting

Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson in ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’

By Jack Rico

2013/09/02 at 2:12pm

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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Movie Has Cast Its Stars!

09.2.2013 | By Jack Rico |

So I guess it wasn’t Matt Bomer or Mila Kunis. The new movie adaptation ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ has casted its new leads. They are Dakota Johnson (Ben and Kato will e, The Social Network) who will play Anastasia Steele and Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim, Sons of Anarchy) who landed the coveted role of Christian Grey. Read More

By Jack Rico

2013/08/30 at 6:21pm

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Getaway (Movie Review)

08.30.2013 | By Jack Rico |

The “1-4-0”: #TheGetaway isn’t as bad as critics say. Yes, it has wild leaps of logic, but its escapism does entertain with its skilled car stunts. Read More

Five One Direction members stand on stage with confetti falling

One Direction onstage during live concert with confetti flying

By Jack Rico

2013/08/30 at 1:38pm

Movie Reviews Movies Spanish language

Peliculeando – ‘Getaway,’ ‘Closed Circuit,’ ‘One Direction 3D’

08.30.2013 | By Jack Rico |

This Friday I spoke to Luis Jimenez about Selena Gomez’s new movie Getaway with Ethan Hawke, Closed Circuit and One Direction: This Is Us 3D. What is the best movie for you? Here’s the audio below and find out for yourself! The audio begins a few seconds late.

five men in a tense indoor scene from The World's End

Still from The World’s End showing five men in a tense moment.

By Jack Rico

2013/08/23 at 2:09pm

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The World’s End (Movie Review)

08.23.2013 | By Jack Rico |

The “1-4-0″: @TWEMovie is a mix of the first 2 Pegg and Frost films – funny, witty, swift cuts and packs and emotional punch beneath it.

The Gist: After an attack of nostalgia, an ol’ high school friend decides to get the boys back together to finish what they started decades ago – complete 12 straight pubs until they reach the king of all pubs… The World’s End. But shit goes horribly wrong again when something stands in their way.

The Highlights: The fact that Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright made such an entertaining movie about such a ludicrous premise is just pure talent at work. This movie will connect with people. Why? It explores themes of nostalgia, regrets, bygone youth and growing up.

The Lowlights: The premise can be seen as the weakest link, but the guys make it work. There is a plot twist that is just ridiculous which has shades of Hot Fuzz’s storyline.

Pay or Nay?: Pay for it because it is a very funny film with a level of human connection. Ultimately, these are the types of movies Wright, Pegg and Frost do and we are just lucky to be witnesses to them!

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A close-up of two Na’vi characters from James Cameron’s Avatar

By SBC Staff

2013/08/22 at 8:49pm

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James Cameron’s “Avatar” Movies To Get 4 Book Novels

08.22.2013 | By SBC Staff |

Filmmaker James Cameron has tapped noted science fiction author Steven Charles Gould (Jumper) to write four stand-alone novels based upon – and expanding — Cameron’s history-making 2009 film Avatar, and Cameron’s stories for his three upcoming Avatar sequels. Read More

Ashton Kutcher leans back in chair, deep in thought

Ashton Kutcher in ‘JOBS’

By Jack Rico

2013/08/16 at 9:17pm

Movie Reviews Movies Spanish language

Peliculeando – ‘JOBS,’ ‘The Butler’ and ‘Kick-Ass 2’

08.16.2013 | By Jack Rico |

This Friday I spoke to Luis Jimenez about JOBS starring Ashton Kutcher, The Butler co-starring Oprah Winfrey and Kick-Ass 2. What is the best movie for you? Here’s the audio below and find out for yourself!

Peliculeando airs every Friday at 9:50 a.m. giving reviews on the latest film releases in Spanish with some English thrown in. You can listen to my segment live on Univision Radio’s X 96.3FM in New York or the web by visiting: http://luisjimenezradio.com. ‘The Luis Jimenez Radio Show’ is syndicated also on 97.7 FM Fort Myers, 98.5/101.1/100.3 FM, Boston 890AM, 1400AM Lawrence / Lowell.

Nuclear Man screaming with arms wide, electricity around him

Nuclear Man unleashing energy in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

By Jack Rico

2013/08/15 at 1:01pm

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The 5 Worst Supervillains In Movies!

08.15.2013 | By Jack Rico |

The concept of “the villain” is the oldest concept in the universe. It begins with God and The Devil (ya can’t get any older than that). In movies, the villain is considered that character who tries to conquer the world and battles against the hero of the film who tries to stop his diabolical plan. If done well, these malevolent characters can become more memorable than the protagonists themselves (think Darth Vader) or may prove to be a huge failure. And it is exactly the latter why this list was created. With the rise of the superhero genre, more supervillains have made it onto the big screen with deplorable results and it becomes the central subject of my new list…

I give you the 5 worst supervillains in film history… Read More

By SBC Staff

2013/08/14 at 12:49pm

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New Trailer! ‘Fading Gigolo’ with Woody Allen and Sofia Vergara

08.14.2013 | By SBC Staff |

Would you ever have thought that Woody Allen would be teaming up with Barranquillera Sofia Vergara in a movie? The mere thought is already funny and they’re not even the lead stars. The real protagonist is John Turturro who directs and stars. Read More

By SBC Staff

2013/08/12 at 10:54am

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Leaked Trailer! ‘Grudge Match,’ Rocky vs. Jake La Motta

08.12.2013 | By SBC Staff |

I thought this movie would never get made. I never thought Sylvester Stallone would actually do a knock-off Rocky movie and I never thought Robert De Niro would ever return to a boxing film. I was obviously wrong on all levels. Read More