04.23.2019 | By Jack Rico |
The 2-8-0: Though not a perfect film, #AvengersEndgame gives the proper ending fans deserve. It’s a farewell that hits all the right notes. As tradition already, the film balances well the drama, laughs, and tears, while always being overindulgent with our thirst-seeking, action-obsessed, action sequences. This one is not to be missed. Read More
05.18.2018 | By Jack Rico |
In this new episode of Highly Relevant, it’s Upfronts Week in NYC and all the TV networks are making their annual pitches to sponsors with the intention of obtaining millions of dollars to advertise their programming. We speak with journalist/blogger Laura Martinez, about how Univision and Telemundo are trying to adapt to the demographic growth of US-born Latinos, if we’re ready for English-language novelas and why the next CEO of either network needs to be a woman. Then Mike Sargent joins us to review Deadpool 2 and why he thinks it’s better than the original – from its diversity down to its humor. Read More
11.14.2017 | By Jack Rico |
The 2-8-0: #JusticeLeague is a modest and sufficiently entertaining film that delivers all the predictable offerings we expect from films of this nature – action, fights, explosions and cheesy one-liners. It’s not as good as The Avengers, but what is. Read More
06.29.2017 | By Andrea Huswan |
The 1-4-0: #SpiderManHomecoming is hands down the best Spider-Man reboot to date. Read More
03.5.2017 | By Jack Rico |
This week on the Highly Relevant podcast, I interview Telemundo and NBC’s Jose Diaz-Balart – who was invited to the private Donald Trump meeting with network anchors and reveals to us never-before-heard details on the meeting and what he said to Trump himself. Also, Tommy Torres, a former Ricky Martin producer turned singer, for the first time ever, revealed to me why he and other Latin musicians fear crossing over into the English-language mainstream. That plus my film review of Marvel’s new Wolverine film…LOGAN. Read More
10.9.2015 | By Adam Garcia |
The 1-4-0: With #BridgeOfSpies, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks return to form with a Cold War spy drama that reminds audiences of true American ideals. Read More
09.28.2015 | By Adam Garcia |
The 1-4-0: Ridley Scott’s #TheMartian creates an uplifting and surprisingly funny sci-fi survival story that highlights the best of humanity. Read More
09.24.2015 | By Felix Dalgo |
The 1-4-0: #Ashby is a different take on what you might consider to be a comedy. The film is funny but has its serious moments that might make you think about your surroundings. Unlike other comedy films out there, this one tries and succeeds on delivering a message to the audience. Read More
08.6.2015 | By Adam Garcia |
The 1-4-0: Josh Trank fails spectacularly to reboot Marvel’s first family in a grossly ill-conceived film. Read More
07.24.2015 | By Adam Garcia |
The 1-4-0: Adam Sandler and Chris Columbus try, and fail, to tap into 80’s nostalgia to make an ultimately forgettable alien invasion film. Read More
