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May 18, 2023 By Melissa

Pixar Elemental Press Junket!

 Directed by Peter Sohn, “Elemental” is an adventure about an unlikely duo, Ember (voice of Leah Lewis) and Wade (voice of Mamoudou Athie), in a city where fire-, water- land-, and air-residents live together. The fiery young woman and go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: How much they actually have in common.   We had the chance to … [Read more...]

March 17, 2023 By Melissa

Boston Strangler on Hulu today and the Boston Strangler Press Junket!

1. Keira and Carrie, I did think it was particularly important that these were two female journalists who cracked the case open. So I kept thinking about women as victims in this story and then women as avengers. So when you first read the script, what was it about these real women? They are not around for you to talk to them. They’ve both passed on. Keira said this whole film was a love song to female investigative journalists. It showcases how important it is to have women in position of power in storytelling because it was these two women that really went, “This is an important story. This is information that needs to be in the public in order to keep women of Boston safe.” It was a story that largely ignored by the male population. 2. Chris, you were certainly a stumbling block initially for these women, and I think represented really the face of everything that was holding them back professionally. How did you approach that character? Chris said he was lucky enough to rub shoulders with Eileen McNamara, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who worked on the Boston Globe in the 70s and 80s. Loretta was a mentor to Eileen, and Eileen directed him to exactly what he needed. “And a little bit unorthodox, I followed Jack Maclaine, the character. Jack was never too interested in these murders. And it was complete embarrassment for the Boston Police. They didn’t seem to be pursuing it that much. But Eileen directed me to source material that was so specifically for the 60s newsroom and that is where my interest led me. 3. How would you describe that culture and your relationship to Loretta and Jean? -asked to Chris Chris said they were terribly dismissive of women journalists. Carrie said there was a great story of Jean who wanted a raise to pay for her childcare. All the men backed her up and suggested she needed the raise. This highlights the importance of having male allies in this space. Jean was a very practical feminist who put her head down and did her work well. 4. Loretta was clearly someone who wouldn't give up, but what about her tenacity did you most admire, and is this a role that's inspired you outside of the film? -asked to Keira Keira said she is completely inspiring. It was her tenacity that was inspiring the most is what she said. The tenacity of her and women today is something we can all relate to. The fact that she became an award winning journalist but also had a family was incredible and inspiring. 5. Loretta is eager and ready to start reporting, but Jean is more seasoned. What do you think she can learn from Loretta's willingness to throw herself into a crime like this?- asked to Carrie. Carrie said there is a story built in that is about female allyship. There's the broader story that these were the women who warned the women of Boston that there was a danger to them and cautioned them on how to protect themselves, which is not the story that we often tell. It's often about, "Well, there's only room for one, and we already have one, so we don't need another one," right, for women in the workplace. And I think that you do see in the film Jean's perhaps conventional way of moving through that world be challenged by Loretta's doggedness, by her willingness to create controversy, which is something that I think Jean has avoided outside of the arenas that she's investigating.” that reason as well. 6. Were any of you concerned or worried about packaging up brutal real-life material as entertainment? What makes this the right story to tell now? Matt said that is part of why he felt compelled to make the film from the perspective of Loretta and Jean's perspective, rather than, what we've all seen either from the perspective of the killer himself or from the sort of hard-boiled detective story. He felt like this was a really worthwhile way to revisit this series of horrific events.

Today is an exciting day because  Boston Strangler is now available on Hulu.  Boston Strangler is a true story of the Boston murderer who committed the heinous acts of murdering 13 women in the Boston, MA area in the 1960s. Albert Desalvo was finally discovered to be linked to all the murders through DNA and investigating reporting. This is a movie that the whole … [Read more...]

November 15, 2022 By Melissa

Zootopia + A New Series on Disney +

Zootopia +- A New Series on Disney +

“Zootopia+” heads back to the fast-paced mammal metropolis of Zootopia in a short-form series that dives deeper into the lives of some of the Oscar®-winning feature film’s most intriguing residents, including Fru Fru, the fashion-forward arctic shrew; ZPD dispatcher Clawhauser, the sweet-toothed cheetah; and Flash, the smiling sloth who’s full of surprises. The … [Read more...]

September 29, 2022 By Melissa

Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Review!

Hocus Pocus 2

The Sanderson Sisters are back in Hocus Pocus 2, debuting on Disney +, TOMORROW. I had the pleasure to attend the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 and to screen it. After seeing it all my Hocus Pocus obsessed friends asked how I liked it and the answer is I absolutely loved it. Nothing can compete with the original but this movie is a very close second that will be a … [Read more...]

August 15, 2022 By Melissa

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Press Junket!

One of my all time Marvel characters is the Hulk! When I found out they were doing a series called She-Hulk I was completely pumped. After watching the first four episodes, I can tell you that YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS WATCHING THIS! Action, comedy, and some awesome Marvel surprises wrapped into a bow. For any Marvel fan out there, you will not be disappointed. … [Read more...]

June 28, 2022 By Melissa

The Princess Press Junket!

Last week I had the chance to sit down with Joey King (“ThePrincess” / Executive Producer), Veronica Ngo (“Lin”), and Le-Van Kiet (Director) for their new movie The Princess. While I have not seen this movie yet, I am very eager to watch it because Joey King is one of my favorites. This movie will stream on HULU July 1st so mark your calendars. INTERVIEW … [Read more...]

June 14, 2022 By Melissa

Ms. Marvel Interviews- Ms. Marvel now Streaming on Disney +!

Father Child Relationship Spotlight with a New Book

A few weeks back I had the chance to interview Iman Vellani (“Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel”), Rish Shah(“Kamran”), Yasmeen Fletcher(“Nakia”), Matt Lintz(“Bruno”), Mohan Kapur(“Yusuf”) Zenobia Shroff(“Muneeba”), Saagar Shaikh (“Aamir”), Sana Amanat(Producer and Writer - based on the character by) Meera Menon(Series Director, episodes 2 & 3), Bisha K. Ali(Head … [Read more...]

March 10, 2022 By Melissa

Turning Red Out Tomorrow on Disney + and A Press Conference

Turning Red

Turning Red is a new Disney movie that debuts on Disney + tomorrow. What I love best about Turning Red is it is a film that we can all relate to, young and old. It delves into what it is like to go through the young stages of puberty in a way that feels very real. So many things go into growing up and going through puberty, and this movie exemplifies it in such a … [Read more...]

March 8, 2022 By Melissa

The King’s Man now streaming on Digital and available on DVD!

The King's Man now streaming on Digital and available on DVD!

If you are looking for another great movie suggestion, give The King's Man a try today. ABOUT THE KING'S MAN: From masterful filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, The King’s Man explores the mythology of the very first independent intelligence agency. Set in the historic WWI era, the lethal yet impeccably trained spies take on the ultimate mission to save the fate of … [Read more...]

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