04 March
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ONWARD Director: Dan ScanlonStarring: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Lena Waithe, John Ratzenberger  Tom Holland and Chris Pratt take a temporary leave from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to enter the world of Pixar in Onward. Holland voices the role of Ian. He’s an elf celebrating his 16th birthday. He’s looking to reinvent himself on this momentous day, but he can’t help but wish his dad was still alive to celebrate with him. That all changes when he and his brother Barley (Pratt) are gifted a magical wand and go on a quest in hopes of bringing their dad back for just one day. TheRead More →

26 March
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READY PLAYER ONE Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Mark Rylance, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Hannah John-Kramer, Win Morisaki, Philip Zhao, Simon Pegg One of this year’s most highly anticipated movies is Ready Player One, the latest from Steven Spielberg. It’s the big screen adaptation of Ernest Cline’s beloved novel. There’s as much riding on this film due to its fan base as there is with a new Star Wars or Marvel movie. In Columbus, Ohio in 2045, reality is a real bummer. The need to escape to a different world is paramount for so many people. The OASIS is a virtual realityRead More →

26 March
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INTERVIEWS WITH THE CAST OF “READY PLAYER ONE” I was fortunate enough to represent KSTP-TV’s “Twin Cities Live” at the Ready Player One press junket a couple of weeks ago. You know me and my adoration for all things Spielberg, and this was an unforgettable experience. While I didn’t get the opportunity to interview the man himself, it was great chatting with the cast about what it’s like working with him, their favorite ’80s pop culture landmarks, and for Lena Waithe, the importance of being an openly gay public figure. Here are all of the videos. Don’t forget to head over to my You TubeRead More →