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Wolfman

So, this week I had back to back movie previews and last night was for Wolfman starring Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins and Emily Blunt. I wasn’t too familiar with the storyline going in, so once I sat down and started watching it..let’s just say I had different expectations! lol The costuming and makeup for the “wolf” transformations were done really well, but the actually story was weak and hard to follow/understand. I didn’t like Del Toro as the Wolfman, seemed a bit forced…but even though I didn’t care too much for the actual story, Anthony Hopkins did a great job acting “savage” in his scenes. I’m not gonna lie, it was hard to sit still and stay focused in this one, I guess if you’re a fan of this genre it’d be cool, but it was “different” and not my kind of flick!

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Valentine’s Day

I went to an early “Valentine’s Day” screening last night with my comadre Gabriela who was still in town visiting with me from the Super Bowl festivities…so we’ll do my take and then hers…

Aubrey says – I thought it was ‘good’…I think I was expecting more with the “star power” of Julia Roberts, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba, Ashton Kutcher, George Lopez, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Anne Hathaway, Bradley Cooper, etc… It was a lot of little story lines meshed into one with the central theme being love and having a Valentine… and while it could be a nice date movie, it was pretty regular and they could’ve cut out a few of the “stories.” The only story liek that pulled at my heart strings was the one involving Julia Roberts character, other than that I didn’t get too much of THAT lovin’ feelin.’

Gaby says – I’d say it’s a cute movie…going into it, I thought it was going to be a tear-jerker, but it turned out to be more of a comedy and something that’d be nice for a first date. There was one really hot guy in the movie who played a love-frustrated football player, so he was easy on the eyes, until his story took a turn. My daughter was a little upset that I watched it without her, but I’ll still take her to see it. **Note – Gaby did not cry during “Marley and Me.”

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When in Rome…

I LOVED this movie! So cute, original and refreshing – a totally new approach to the ‘romantic comedy’ genre!! Kristen Bell plays the career-oriented single gal who’s had her heart broken too many times and is starting to give up on the idea of “LOVE.” Ladies..I know ya’ll feel me on that! Anyway, her “luck” takes an interesting turn when she goes to Rome for her sister’s wedding and the story unfolds from there. This film has humor, charm, wit and it’s just fun! It stays away from the typical and injects other true to life scenario’s and events, so you can’t help but to smile! 🙂 BTW, Josh Duhamel is looking very cute  as her love interest in the movie as well… But yes, WATCH THIS, it’s not just for the ladies!! The only thing I wasn’t too keen on is the film’s title…but I enjoyed it so much, they can call it what they want!

AND — while watching, I couldn’t help but reminisce about when I was in Rome 3 years ago with my sisters…

They LOVED me and the sisters in Rome…the pizza-makers surprised us with “special” heart-shaped pizzas! Ahhh, the memories…of LUV!!

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Edge of Darkness

I checked out the new Mel Gibson action(ish) thriller “Edge of Darkness,” that opens up in theaters this Friday. It’s a pretty crazy, intense storyline, but I thought Mel Gibson did a great job in his role as a single father who is trying to figure out who is responsible for murdering his daughter. It’s one of those plot that gets pretty deep…I didn’t expect it to be so “thick,” so I did have to pay good attention to what was going on and the “technicalities” of the string of events! I screened this one in Sunny Isles, so it was more of the “retired” crowd and they REALLY enjoyed it! Cheering and clapping…lol I did enjoy it, I felt it dragged at times, but overall… you can see it in the theater.

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The Book of Eli

Excellent. I went into this screening, not knowing too much about the film, so I didn’t know what to expect other than the few clips I had seen on the TV trailer. First off, the cinematography is beautiful, very artistic and dramatic in it’s use of colors, or not really…the tones are muted out, no bright colors, and it really gives it this desolate, desert-like feel of dust and waste. Denzel Washington is smooth as ever with his character Eli – a cool, calm, collected man walking the wasteland of the “future” protecting “the book.” Gary Oldman plays Carnegie – bad guy, one of the few men left from “before (the war).” He is desperately seeking “the book,” as he believes it will be the key to rebuilding, but of course his intentions are self-serving.

Apparently there was some type of big war that pretty much ended life and society as we know it in present day, with all our materialism and excess…so, we’re transported to a time in future, where the very things we take for-granted everyday, are the “simple” luxuries people will fight over in the future, when our resources are gone! It’s extremely thought-provoking as well as insightful, and not beyond possible. The scenes do get pretty crazy at times, might make you cringe or make your eyes wide…you’ll think about faith, and wonder, “what would I do?”

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Bon Qui Qui

Here’s a plug for one of my favorite people in the world, Anjelah Johnson. I recently had her interviewed for a couple of my TV projects, On The Flipside and First Look on the Cheer Channel, so look out for those features, but there was just so much fun stuff (that didn’t make the edits), I decided to share!! In this EXCLUSIVE video interview (thanks AJ and Julius) she does her “Filipino accent” when talking about her new movie Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and also gives us the back story on her popular character Bon Qui Qui – it’s all about Memphis, Burger King and her brother! Enjoy!!

Also, don’t forget to tune into Anjelah’s BIG 1-hour Comedy Central special this Monday, December 28! Her show features DJ Angie Vee, the Beat Freaks and of course the one and only Anjelah Johnson!!

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Check out her personal website at http://anjelahnicolejohnson.com and follow her on twitter @anjelahjohnson

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Sherlock Holmes

I went to an advance screening for Christmas Day opener Sherlock Holmes… So maybe I’m just not that Sherlock Holmes “savvy,” but I found it to be sort of weird – I don’t know what other word to use! The film just starts with no real set up or lead in, and while the intention may’ve been to have an action-packed opening, I felt confused.

Overall the story seemed a bit forced, I was constantly thinking and trying to figure out what was going on and where the story was going! The acting wasn’t bad, Robert Downey Jr. played his part well and portrayed an interesting relationship with Watson, played by Jude Law…sort of hinting at a gay relationship!

The plus’ in this flick were some of the special effects, and the lovely costuming, since it was a period piece…but I’d say this isn’t a MUST SEE in the theater, it can wait til DVD! Rachel McAdams also pops up in the film as Adler, Sherlock’s “love interest.”


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It’s Complicated

I saw an advance screening of new movie It’s Complicated – starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. The film opens Christmas Day and I must say its very charming. I think even though it appears to be about “older, middle-age” love…it’s still the same love issues. The ex that you can’t quite let go of and still sort of wonder what if? Then the newcomer who you like, but aren’t quite sure if you’re ready to move on and not look back, then the ex comes back and confuses you more… Certainly many situations I was easily able to relate to when it comes to dating! There is one scene which I really enjoyed…let’s just say Croissant making! Hmmm…maybe that’s because I love eating croissants! lol