Posted in: News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on September 22nd, 2012
It turns out that 13 is going to be your lucky number this Halloween. The folks at Busch Gardens are celebrating their 13th year of Howl-O-Scream and it appears they've created an eerie night of spooks and spectaculars for your fright. Upcomingdiscs will be there for all of the action and we'll be reporting back in early October.
In the meantime, yours truly was invited to sneak into the bowels of the park at 2:00 AM just a few days ago. No, I didn't have to climb over the walls or outrun the Cheetahs. It was all part of a media night invitation to preview one of the new haunted houses for Howl-O-Scream. It was a blast, to be sure. Best of all, they've captured my descent into Oglethorpe Asylum where "The Creature" is stirring and he isn't a mouse. Check out my early morning adventure and then check out Howl-O-Scream for yourself. Bang it here for the video: Gino Scream Cam
Posted in: Random Fun by Gino Sassani on September 1st, 2012
Master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (executive producers of Lost and writers of TRON: Legacy) invite audiences to experience an intriguing twist to the classic fairytales of Snow White, Pinocchio, Red Riding Hood and many more in their thrilling new fantasy series Once Upon A Time. Packed with enchanting icons from the world’s most beloved stories, the show stars a host of talented actors including Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla and Robert Carlyle.
We chat to actress Jennifer Morrison – who plays Emma Swan in the show – to find out more…
Posted in: Random Fun by Gino Sassani on August 31st, 2012
With the first season of Once Upon A Time about to be released on Blu-ray and DVD, we catch up with acclaimed actress Ginnifer Goodwin to discover more about the fantasy show. What does Ginnifer think of the two characters she plays? Why does she think the series has become so popular? And what secrets can she uncover about the first season? Read on for the answers…
Congratulations on a hugely successful first season, Ginnifer. Why do you think Once Upon A Time has had such an impact on audiences around the world?
Posted in: News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on August 29th, 2012
We closed out another month of contests and here's to the winners:
The Jodi Picoult Collection - Ron Crouch
Posted in: Random Fun by Gino Sassani on August 27th, 2012
ABC’s popular thriller Revenge follows the story of Emily Thorne [played by Emily VanCamp], a new arrival in the Hamptons. By all appearances, Emily is a friendly and sophisticated ‘girl next door’, whose disarming charm and generosity allow her seamless access to the restricted circles of Hamptons’ high society. But the affluent, exclusive world she’s immersed herself in is tied to a dark family history, and Emily Thorne is anything but what she seems. When Emily was just nine years old, her father was framed for a horrific crime by neighbors he trusted, and was sentenced to life in prison. Emily never saw her father again and spent her childhood consumed by rage, loss and betrayal.
Now, 17 years later, she has returned under an assumed identity with one endgame: REVENGE. Emily’s goal is unwavering, and her sharp mind is always five steps ahead. However, when her past begins to catch up, her true heart may get caught in the crossfire as she prepares to battle with Victoria and Conrad Grayson [played by Madeleine Stowe and Henry Czerny]; the high-brow Hamptons couple that hide many of the secrets about the events that destroyed Emily’s life.
Posted in: Random Fun by Gino Sassani on June 23rd, 2012
As promised, here's more in our weekend coverage of Pixar's Brave. On Sunday we'll be posting a review. In the meantime check out this Witch's Brew.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on May 9th, 2012
Every now and then we try and give a little push for films made here in our back yard in Florida:
Check out the trailer for Step Up:Revolution hitting theaters on July 27th.
Posted in: News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on May 3rd, 2012
Here's the second of two panels with the actors. Our friends at Marvel asked us to pass them along.
Enjoy. Bang it here for the Avengers interviews. Avengers Part 2
Posted in: News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on May 2nd, 2012
Hungry for some Avengers action?
I've seen the film now, and it's fantastic. Our review posts on Friday.
Posted in: Random Fun by Archive Authors on March 14th, 2012
Hitting the Nuts is an independent poker film about an annual small-town poker tournament and the players that play in it. Similar to the movie The Grand, this film was done in a "mockumentary"-style format but with a cast of unknown actors. The movie centers around several larger-than-life characters. There is Ezekiel Yoder, played by director Joe Boyd, an Amish farmer who has lost everything and is playing in this tournament in order to save his farm. Carol Marshal is a redhead waitress in her mid 40's who is the eternal flirt but is also crafty at the poker table. Dean Livy is a two-time champion of the event who is a mix of Phil Hellmuth and the 40-year-old virgin.
Other characters include a pastor whose wife is the real leader of the family, a common-law couple who run the local funeral home and the tournament, a father and son team where the father constantly embarrasses the son, and the local mayor who isn't as daft as players think he is.
