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2016/07/07 at 9:43am

Watch My ‘What To Do’ Weekend Suggestions On TODAY!

07.7.2016 | By Jack Rico |

Here is my appearance on the TODAY Show from July 2016, sharing my “What To Do” weekend suggestions!

It was great to join the team to discuss the big new movies hitting theaters. The whole family was excited for the animated comedy The Secret Life of Pets, while Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates was the R-rated laugh-out-loud pick.

The opening comment from Willie and Natalie about what I’m wearing is hilarious. And there’s some good info in the segment too about some ideas of what to see and read this weekend.

Check out the full segment right here!

Two women sitting on couch, man on video call reacting with hands covering mouth

By Jack Rico

2016/06/30 at 10:13am

Latinos In Hollywood Movie Reviews Movies

Viernes de Estrenos con Jack Rico: ‘The Legend of Tarzan’, ‘The BFG’, ‘Relatos Salvajes’

06.30.2016 | By Jack Rico |

For those of you just getting to know me, there is a Spanish-language version to me. I do a weekly Spanish-language Movie and Broadway segment on NY’s Telemundo 47. So why don’t we flip into Spanish? Si le gusta consumir sus noticias de cine y Broadway en español, entonces ‘Viernes de Estrenos’ es para usted. Esta semana les traigo 3 películas, una de Argentina. Veame cada jueves a las 10am por Telemundo 47 NY. Read More

Director and writer Rob Reiner captured in a candid moment

By Jack Rico

2016/05/09 at 2:30pm

Interviews Movie Interviews Movies

Rob Reiner On Trump Movie, Sequels, Superheroes And TV

05.9.2016 | By Jack Rico |

*Updated December 2025

In 2016, I sat down with Rob to discuss his film Being Charlie. It was a departure from his usual romantic comedies or political dramas; it was a raw, semi-autobiographical film written by his son Nick Reiner, detailing Nick’s harrowing battle with drug addiction and homelessness. Revisiting that conversation now, in the wake of this unspeakable tragedy, the words read less like a press interview and more like a ominous premonition of a wound that never truly healed. Read More

Lin-Manuel Miranda performs on stage with outstretched arms in Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda in the Broadway hit Hamilton during a key scene

By Jack Rico

2016/05/03 at 8:53am

Broadway

‘Hamilton’ Scores Record-Setting 16 Tony Nominations: See Complete List

05.3.2016 | By Jack Rico |

The nominations for the 70th annual Tony Awards announcement were a historic moment for Broadway and for diversity this morning – Puerto Rican icon Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton scored a record-setting 16 nominations. On the play side, Long Day’s Journey Into Night had 7 nominations, most by a play this year. Latinos made their presence felt this year by having Costa Rican Danny Burstein nominated for Best Actor in a Musical for Fiddler On The Roof, Colombian choreographer Sergio Trujillo for On Your Feet! and Puerto Rican Lin-Manuel Miranda for ‘Hamilton’ for Best Actor in a Musical as well. Years ago, one Latino nominated for a Tony was historic, now 3 of them are. Times are a changin’. Read More

Rafael Palacio Illingworth, director of ‘Between Us’

By Jack Rico

2016/04/29 at 1:49pm

Interviews Latinos In Hollywood Movie Interviews

Love In Hollywood: An Interview With ‘Between Us’ Director Rafael Palacio Illingworth

04.29.2016 | By Jack Rico |

One of the best movies to come out of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival is Between Us by Mexican-Colombian director Rafael Palacio Illingworth. The film stars Ben Feldman, Olivia Thirlby, Adam Goldberg, and Analeigh Tipton and centers around a young married couple who slowly start to question the sexual and moral commitment they have to their marriage. Read More

Tom Hanks in a suit holding a bag in the desert

Tom Hanks in A Hologram for the King.

By SBC Staff

2016/04/19 at 2:26pm

Movie Trailers Movies

This Week In Movies: ‘The Huntsman,’ ‘Elvis & Nixon,’ ‘A Hologram for the King’

04.19.2016 | By SBC Staff |

We’re in the middle of April and this week in movies offers us some bizarre movie releases. First, we need to talk about this new Tom Hanks movie, A Hologram for the King, which isn’t getting any buzz, no coverage, no interviews with Hanks and no marketing or promotion whatsoever. What Twilight Zone reality are we living in? Never have we ever been privy to a Tom Hanks film that isn’t some event. Just bizarre all around.

By Jack Rico

2016/04/19 at 11:44am

Broadway Reviews Movie Trailers Movies

Hands Of Stone: New Trailer Starring Edgar Ramirez and De Niro

04.19.2016 | By Jack Rico |

Jeez, we’ve been waiting a year for this trailer to drop. Harvey Weinstein finally gives us a look at Hands Of Stone, based on the legendary Panamanian pugilist Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel who changed each other’s lives. Is it going to be the next CREED? I don’t think so, but it has the promise of being a solid movie. Read More

By SBC Staff

2016/04/07 at 8:27am

Movie Trailers Movies Video

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer Debuts With Multicultural Cast

04.7.2016 | By SBC Staff |

Star Wars fans… watch this trailer debut of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,’ aka Star Wars VIII. See anything different, see anything that stands out? The whole cast is basically diverse! I believe it is the first time a Star Wars film has introduced a full lead diverse cast. Read More

man in suit holding power saw in damaged room with torn green walls

‘Demolition’

By SBC Staff

2016/04/05 at 11:43am

Movie Trailers Movies

This Week In Movies: ‘The Boss,’ ‘Demolition,’ ‘Mr. Right’

04.5.2016 | By SBC Staff |

It’s April and we’re past the ubiquitous chatter of the divisive #BvS movie. We look towards the great films and documentaries April offers and this week is a good example. 13 movies are released this week and they provide some star power along with very interesting stories.

Spartan warriors in red capes stand in front of fallen enemies

‘300’ movie scene showing Spartan warriors after battle

By Jack Rico

2016/04/04 at 3:43pm

Movies Opinion & Analysis

3 Ideas For The Next Hit Netflix Show

04.4.2016 | By Jack Rico |

Netflix is on a major roll when it comes to original series. From ‘House Of Cards’ to ‘Daredevil’ to ‘Master Of None,’ Netflix original programming has stretched out across all genres, roping in a huge variety of fans and earning endless critical acclaim. We’ve even reached the point at which critical response doesn’t seem to matter much to audiences. The recently uploaded Will Arnett series was trashed by the critics aggregated at Rotten Tomatoes, and yet the same site shows that 81% of viewers enjoyed watching. That’s indicative of where Netflix is right now. People are enjoying their series no matter what. Read More