03.15.2018 | By Jack Rico |
This week on the Highly Relevant podcast, we ask the question: why do we like horror movies? Director Johannes Roberts from the new sequel The Strangers: Prey At Night joins the show to discuss why he feels horror movies are such a thrill for moviegoers and why his new movie is different than many others. Halloween is just around the corner so listen after the jump.
04.3.2017 | By Jack Rico |
We begin April with some very popular and auteur directors releasing films this week. First, Spaniard director Nacho Vigalondo gets together with a solid cast that includes Anne Hathaway in what is a crazy sci-fi/comedy called Colossal. Also, former Spider-Man director Marc Webb tries to tug at the heart with his new film Gifted and Romanian helmer Cristian Mungiu who made the indelible “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days” gives us Graduation that delves into the role parents play today with their grown children. And how can we forget Arnold? He returns to the screen in Aftermath, written by a Latino writer named Javier Gullón. You definitely have a lot to look for this weekend. Enjoy the trailers and listen to our podcast for our in-depth reviews of this week’s releases and more! Read More
02.28.2017 | By Jack Rico |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svnAD0TApb8
Synopsis: Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with ALIEN: COVENANT, a new chapter in his groundbreaking ALIEN franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape. In Theaters – May 19, 2017.
08.26.2016 | By Jack Rico |
I’m 3 weeks into doing the Highly Relevant podcast and it’s been a wondrous experience. I LOVE pop culture, but I detest the idea of having it be limited by a single language or culture. I want to talk about both sides of who I am – American and Latino. By tapping both sides, I get to discuss subjects that only enrich the conversations I’m having. There’s a global, international vibe to the dialogues I conduct and this third episode is a nice example of it. 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
08.21.2015 | By Jack Rico |
Soy crítico de cine en la televisión hispana, hablo de las últimas películas en español y las reviso en detalle en el nuevo segmento de cine, Viernes de Estrenos.
Este es un resumen de los lanzamientos más recientes de esta semana, así como algunos de mis favoritos personales.
Esta semana, critíco las siguientes películas: ‘Sinister 2’ ‘American Ultra,’ ‘Hitman Agent 47’.
07.24.2015 | By Felix Dalgo |
The 1-4-0: #TheVaticanTapes is complex, but in a way that doesn’t bore the audience, while at the same time keeping you at the edge of your seat, biting your nails. Read More
07.10.2015 | By Jack Rico |
Mi nuevo segmento en el programa, “Viernes Estrenos”, es el único programa de críticas cinematográficas en español en televisión hispana de Telemundo New York.
Aquí están los nuevos lanzamientos de la semana. Si es malo, lo aplastaré. Si es bueno, te diré las razones para que sientas que tu dinero y tu tiempo están bien invertidos. Esta semana, crítico las siguientes películas: ‘The Gallows’, ‘Self/Less’, ‘Minions’.
06.24.2015 | By Jack Rico |
2015 has proven to be the year of franchises and sequels – Star Wars, Avengers, Terminator, James Bond, Taken, Hot Tub Time Machine, Divergent series, Maze Runner series and so forth – now it is Paranormal Activity’s turn with Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension which will be released in 3D. It will be the sixth film and the swan song film for the saga which will supposedly answer all of the questions that the series’ has left unanswered until now. Read More
07.17.2013 | By Jack Rico |
The “1-4-0”: @TheConjuring is a relentless, eyes-covering, twisting in your seat horror ordeal that provides no relief until the end. A fun movie ride! Read More
