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‘Highly Relevant Podcast’ Ep. 9 – Should Tom Cruise Still Be Making Action Films?, ‘Queen Sugar,’ Broadway’s ‘Holiday Inn’

2016/10/21 at 12:42pm

‘Highly Relevant Podcast’ Ep. 9 – Should Tom Cruise Still Be Making Action Films?, ‘Queen Sugar,’ Broadway’s ‘Holiday Inn’

10.21.2016 | By Jack Rico |

On this ninth episode, I talk about Tom Cruise’s new movie ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ with my good friend Mike Sargeant as we tackle Tom’s career, his longevity and our opinions on why he doesn’t seem to want to collaborate with another A-List actor (3:20). We also review Broadway’s new family feel-good musical Holiday Inn (24:46) as well as take a look at Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar (21:34), and I ask a New Yorker what he’s seeing, listening and downloading (27:43), plus, we recap the most important pop culture news you might have missed this week. Read More

By Jack Rico

2016/08/15 at 5:22pm

Movies

Hidden Figures: The Film That Might Change Hollywood

08.15.2016 | By Jack Rico |

I’m watching the Olympics last night as Usain Bolt bolted by all his so-called competitors, including Justin Gatling, and right after his win, NBC aired a TV trailer spot for the film Hidden Figures. The movie stars Taraji P. Henson and tells the incredible untold true story of three brilliant African-American women working at NASA in the 1960s where they served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. What most stood out to me was my reaction… it was bizarre to see a prestige period Hollywood movie about accomplished black women at the highest levels. And you know why…? Read More

By Jack Rico

2016/07/21 at 11:24am

Movies TV

What To See This Weekend On Demand: ‘The Duel,’ ‘Green Room,’ ‘Len and Company’

07.21.2016 | By Jack Rico |

If you’re a movie buff, which I know some of you are, you should really watch this 30m show on NY1 called – Talking Pictures On Demand. I was a guest for the second time and it really breaks down with a fine tooth comb the new releases and movies that are currently “on demand”. We reviewed “The Duel” starring Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson, “Len and Company,” “Green Room” and Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Demolition,” amongst others. Plus, a look at the brand-new Ghostbusters reboot. Click video above to have a look!

By Jack Rico

2016/07/15 at 9:01am

Latino Movies Spanish language

Viernes de Estrenos con Jack Rico: ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘The Infiltrator,’ ‘Libertador’

07.15.2016 | By Jack Rico |

It’s Friday and 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 Simón Bolivar. Veame cada jueves a las 10am por Telemundo 47 NY.

Rob Reiner

By Jack Rico

2016/05/09 at 2:30pm

Interviews Movies

Interview: Rob Reiner On Trump Movie, Sequels, Superheroes And TV

05.9.2016 | By Jack Rico |

When one says the name Rob Reiner, plentiful thoughts of superlatives comes to mind, but what most people associate the name Rob Reiner with is his character Michael ‘Meathead’ Stivic from “All in the Family” and for his romantic-comedy classic “When Harry Met Sally,” at least for this writer. A further look into Reiner’s cinematic oeuvre and you’ll slowly understand how the tag of living legend might apply. Read More

By Jack Rico

2016/04/13 at 2:57pm

Movies Trailers

Doctor Strange: Marvel Debuts First Trailer!

04.13.2016 | By Jack Rico |

Superhero movies are at an all-time high and it seems Hollywood can’t stop making them. The latest venture into cinematic superheroes is Marvel’s Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The first teaser trailer debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, introduced by Cumberbatch himself. It looks like a solid entry, but we all said the same thing about Ant-Man. Read More

Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice (Movie Review)

Wonder Woman in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice’

By Jack Rico

2016/03/23 at 10:52pm

Movies Reviews

Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice (Movie Review)

03.23.2016 | By Jack Rico |

The 1-4-0: #BatmanvSuperman is an important film that must be seen, but regrettably, it’s difficult not to be left with mixed emotions. Though flaws exist, the immensity of the characters and the significance of the film outweigh any negatives. Read More

By Jack Rico

2016/03/16 at 11:09am

Movies Trailers

Watch The New ‘Ben-Hur’ Movie Trailer!

03.16.2016 | By Jack Rico |

Coming to theatres on August 12, 2016, this remake of Ben-Hur has all the defects of whitewashing, but let’s not get into that right now. Will the film work? Will a historical drama about the Roman Empire work in 2016? There are no major stars, apart from Morgan Freeman in a minor supporting role. What are the expectations? Let’s begin by you seeing it. Read More

By Jack Rico

2016/02/24 at 12:22pm

Pop Culture TV Video

This John OIiver Video Nails EXACTLY Hollywood’s Whitewashing

02.24.2016 | By Jack Rico |

With the academy awards coming up, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver tackles Hollywood whitewashing in a humorous yet unflinching way. The focus of the video is self-explanatory, but this whole idea that there aren’t enough good roles for people of color is utter balderdash. Even when roles do exist, they still can be played by white actors. Just ask Emma Stone. Her portrayal of a half-Asian woman in Aloha is perhaps the most egregious act of whitewashing in the modern era. Read More

By Justine Browning

2015/10/23 at 1:39pm

Interviews

Vin Diesel Flips Out When Compared to ‘Last Witch Hunter’ Character

10.23.2015 | By Justine Browning |

Vin Diesel is an enthusiastic one. That’s for sure. During a recent interview for his film The Last Witch Hunter, the Fast & the Furious star decided to flip the switch and ask me what I thought about the action/adventure flick. I compared him to his character Kaulder, a man who is immortal and indestructible but faces loneliness and isolation. There’s a facade the character puts up, all the while consumed by weakness. In many ways, Diesel shares similar traits. Read More