03.19.2019 | By Jack Rico |
Guillermo del Toro will join directors David O. Russell and Dee Rees, plus producer Irwin Winkler and actors Michael J. Fox and Queen Latifah at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival speaker lineup which will feature collaborators Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. Read More
01.8.2018 | By Jack Rico |
This year’s Golden Globes, a usually festive, yet historically disreputable and controversial show, had an air of legitimacy behind its wings last night. It was the first time that I took the Globes seriously and that began with the commitment from a diverse group of Hollywood women who gave the Time’s Up movement meaning and intention. The night also gave way to an overarching theme of reclamation, inclusivity, and purpose. Read More
12.11.2017 | By Jack Rico |
The 75th Annual Golden Globe Nominations are out. On Monday, December 11th at 8:15 am, the Globes announced via its webstream its 2018 nominations. Latinos reigned supreme with Mexican director Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” which is nominated for 7 Golden Globe awards. Pixar’s “Coco” was nominated for two including Best Original Song and Chile scored a nod with Sebastián Lelio’s A Fantastic Woman in the Foreign Film category. Read More
09.21.2017 | By Jack Rico |
Star Wars and Game of Thrones universes unite with Guillermo del Toro and Netflix. That’s right, Mark Hamill, Lena Headey have joined the second season of Netflix’s critically-acclaimed series DreamWorks Trollhunters, from Guillermo del Toro. They join an already star-studded cast from season one that includes Kelsey Grammer in his Emmy-winning role as Blinky, Ron Perlman (Bular), Steven Yeun (Steve), Anjelica Huston (Queen Ursurna), Jonathan Hyde (Strickler), Amy Landecker (Barbara) and Charlie Saxton (Toby). The late Anton Yelchin is featured in the lead role as Jim Lake, Jr. and completed recording through season 2. Read More
07.19.2017 | By Jack Rico |
Mexican director Guillermo del Toro is once again behind the camera, this time, with a fantasy romance film titled “The Shape Of Water” directed, written, and produced by him. The story is about an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of silence and isolation. Elisa’s life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. Read More
04.19.2017 | By Jack Rico |
Podcasts have become the new hot medium in media. Its highly engaging approach reaches right into your ears and sequesters itself into the cornerstones of your mind. Many people use it to learn, laugh, explore the unknown or just catch up with what’s happening in the world. It’s all out there and it’s all free. Below are six of my personal favorite podcasts that I listen to frequently. Hope you find them as interesting as I do. If you have any recommendations you think I should listen to, please leave your suggestions in the comments below. Â Would love to hear them! Read More
10.15.2015 | By Adam Garcia |
The 1-4-0: In #CrimsonPeak, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro crafts one of the most beautiful and terrifying horror films of the year. Read More
01.1.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Every year the power of the Latino consumer grows more and more, and this in turn has forced Hollywood to open its doors (though very slowly) for actual Hispanic movies. Not just films that have a Latino in there somewhere, but films that have a genuine and legitimate story to tell. In 2014 we have films that have assembled immense Latino casts with Latino directors, that also highlight stories about our community and cultures. In celebration of this feat we give you the 5 Best Hispanic Films you need to watch in 2014! Read More
08.10.2013 | By Jack Rico |
It’s tough to sometimes find a good DVD movie to watch at home with your wife, kids or just by yourself, there is just too many films to select from. That’s why it is ideal to have the actors and directors themselves, from the movies you watch them in, recommend what you should be seeing in the comfort of your own home. One of the most literate when it comes to cinema, in particular, the horror and thriller genre, is Guillermo del Toro. He along with his protegé provide some excellent classics that should create some great movie memories.
Here are Guillermo del Toro’s 3 DVD picks you should watch tonight: Read More
07.12.2013 | By Jack Rico |
The “1-4-0”:Â #PacificRim is a visual masterpiece that combines a nice balance of comedy, drama and action. A solid movie that has more sizzle than steak. Read More
