Tuesday, March 24, 2020

On My Block (TV Series 2018-)

This is a story of inner city kids and how they try to navigate High School in inner LA city life.

I give this series a 4.5 out of 5.

Starring Sierra Capri (American Skin, Red Carpet Report) as Monse Finnie (28 episodes, 2018-2020), Brett Gray (When They See Us, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago P.D., Afterparty) as Jamal Turner (28 episodes, 2018-2020), Jason Genao (Logan, The Get Down, Max Winslow and the House of Secrets, Film Set) as Ruby Martinez (27 episodes, 2018-2020), Diego Tinoco (Teen Wolf, Mourning War, Welcome to Valhalla, Drizzle of Hope) as Cesar Diaz (27 episodes, 2018-2020), Jessica Marie Garcia (Live and Maddie, How to Get Away with Murder, The Middle, Betch) as Jasmine (24 episodes, 2018-2020), Peggy Blow (1952-) of Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, West-Germany (Seinfeld, Dexter, Desperate Waters, Last Seen) as Ruby's Abuela (20 episodes, 2018-2020), Julio Macias (Visit, Obsidian, Little Goose, S.W.A.T.) as Oscar 'Spooky' Diaz (20 episodes, 2018-2020) and Paula Garces (1974-) of Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia (Harold & Kumar movies, Clockstoppers, Alma of My Heart, Huntin Season) of Geny Martinez (12 episodes, 2018-2020).





https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7879820/

Sunday, March 22, 2020

3022 (2019)

A group of astronauts are on a mission, and realise something happened to earth. Now they have to figure out what to do.

I give this movie a 4 out of 5.

Starring Omar Epps (1973-) of Brookly, New York, USA (House, Love & Beautiful, Dracula 2000, Brother) as John Laine, Kate Walsh (1967-) of San Jose, California, USA (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Grey's Anatomy, Legion, Kicking & Screaming) as Jackie Miller, Angus Macfadyen (1963-) of Glasgow, Scotland, UK (Equilibrium, Braveheart, We Bought a Zoo, Saw IV) as Richard Valin, Jorja Fox (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Memento, ER, Missing Persons) as Diane Ures, Miranda Cosgrove (Despicable Me movies, iCarly, School of Rock, North Hollywood) as Lisa Brown, Enver Gjokaj (1980-) of Orange County, California, USA (The Avengers, Stone, Hollywood Hitman, Eagle Eye) as Vincent Bernard, Haaz Sleiman of Lebanon (The Visitor, Nikita, Covert Affairs, The State) as Thomas Dahan, introducing Emma Hebda (Kidding) as Young Jennifer Miller, Audrey Looye (1958-) (The Circular City, Asunder the Series, A Kiss on Candy Cane Lane, Restare) as Margaret Valin, Faith Alexis Oliver (Dog Days, Nannu Killer, Polar, Duck World) as Jennifer Miller and Sara Tomko (Sneaky Pete, Girls! Girls! Girls! Or: Tammy Withers Away, Once Upon a Time, The Leftovers) as Pengea (voice).








Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Raw Deal (1986)

A former FBI agent is tasked with infiltrating the Chicago mafia by his old boss to avenge the boss'es sons death.

I give this movie a 3 out of 5.

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947-) of Thal, Styria, Austria (The Iron Mask, Terminator movies, Maggie, The Kid & I) as Mark Kaminski/ Joseph P. Brenner, Kathryn Harrold (1950-) of Tazewell, Virginia, USA (Greek, Miracles; Yes, Georgio; CSI: NY) as Monique, the late Sam Wanamaker (1919-1993) of Chicago, Illinois, USA (Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Holocaust, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Killer Rules) as Luigi Patrovita, the late Paul Shenar (1936-1989) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA (Scarface, The Secret of NIMH, the Big Blue, Best Seller) as Paulo Rocca, Robert Davi (1951-) of Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA (Die Hard, The Goonies, License to Kill, The Expendables 3) as Max Keller, the late Ed Lauter (1938-1013) of Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA (Cujo, Not Another Teen Movie, King Kong, Death Wish 3) as Baker, the late Darren McGavin (1922-2006) of Spoke, Washington, USA (A Christmas Story, Billy Madison, Dead Heat, Pros & Cons) as Harry Shannon, Joe Regalbuto (1949-) of New York City, New York, USA (Murphy Brown, Lassiter, The Goodbye Girl, Castle) as Marvin Baxter, the late Mordecai Lawner (1928-2014) of New York City, New York, USA (Annie Hall, Ghostbusters II, Soup for One, 100 Centre Street) as Marcellino, the late Steven Hill (1922-2016) of Seattle, Washington, USA (Law & Order, The Firm, Billy Bathgate, White Palace) as Martin Lamanski, Blanche Baker (1956-) of New York City, New York, USA (Sixteen Candles, The Girl Next Door, Jersey Justice, Zoe) as Amy Kaminsky, Louise Robey (1960-) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Friday the 13th: The Series, The Money Pit, Play Nice) as Lamanski's Girl, the late Victor Argo (1934-2004) of Bronx, New York City, New York, USA (Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, King of New York, The Last Temptation of Christ, Lustre) as Dangerous Man, George P. Wilbur (The Perfect Storm, Escape from New York, Total Recall, Die Hard) as Killer #1 and the late Denver Mattson (1937-2005) of Killdeer, North Dakota, USA (The Thing, Maximum Overdrive, Lethal Weapon 4, Universal Soldier) as Killer #2.







The Last Stand (2013)

A local sheriff of a small Texas town finds himself in front of a run away criminal.

I give this movie a 4.5 out of 5.

Starring Arron Shiver (1977-) of Baton Rogue, Louisiana, USA (Boardwalk Empire, The Men Who Stare at Goats, 3:10 to Yuma, The Book of Eli) as State Trooper, Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947-) of Thal, Styria, Austria (Predator, Eraser, Terminator movies, The 6th Day) as Ray Owens, Titos Menchaca (Beatdown, Missionary Man, Homestate, Zero Back) as Mayor, Richard Dillard (Friday Night Lights, The Ringer; Men, Women & Children; The Son) as Irv, Doug Jackson (1954-) of Terrell, Texas, USA (Mississippi Burning, JFK, Big Bad John, To the Stars) as Harry, Mathew Greer (The Mist, Bernie, No Country for Old Men, BAB) as Sam, Peter Stormare (1953-) of Kumla, Orebro Ian, Sweden (Fargo, Constantine, The Brothers Grimm, Armageddon) as Burrell, Chris Browning (Bright, Ray Donovan, Westworld, The Last Rampage) as Pony Tail, Christiana Leucas (Miss Me This Christmas, Hexegeddon, In & Out, My Decision) as Christie, Johnny Knoxville (1971-) of Knoxvilee, Tennessee, USA (Brad Grandpa, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Ringer, Action Point) as Lewis Dinkum, Zach Gilford (1982-) of Evanston, Illinois, USA (The Purge: Anarchy, The Last Winter, Dare, Midnight Mass) as Jerry Bailey, Luis Guzman (1956-) of Cayey, Puerto Rico (Traffic, Boogie Nights, Punch-Drunk Love, The Count of Monte Cristo) as Mike Figuerola, Rio Alexander (3:10 to Yuma, Brothers, Sicario, Rattlesnake) as Faceburn, the late James Burnett (1968-2017) of Fort Worth, Texas, USA (Transcendence, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Jane Got a Gun, Why I Run) as Poyo and David Midthunder (1962-) of Fort Peck Reservation, Montana, USA (Hostiles, Westworld, Longmire, The Lone Ranger) as Cohan.





https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1549920/

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Harrison Ford (1942-)

Born in Chicago Illinois, USA

Indiana Jones movies as Indiana Jones 2021, 2008, 1989, 1984, 1981
Star Wars movies as Han Solo 2019, 2015, 2011, 1983, 1980, 1977
Blade Runner as Rick Dekard 2017, 1982
The Age of Adeline as William Jones 2015
The Expendables 3 as Drummer 2014
Ender's Game as Colonel Graff 2013
Cowboys & Aliens as Woodrow Dolarhyde 2011
Morning Glory as Mike Pomeroy 2010
Firewall as Jack Stanfield 2006
K-19" The Widowmaker as Capt. Alexei Vostrikov 2002
Air Force One as President James Marshall 1997
Sabrina as Linus Larrabee 1995
The Fugitive as Dr. Richard Kimble 1993
Patriot Games as Jack Ryan 1992
Working Girl as Jack Trainer 1988
Frantic as Dr. Richard Walker 1988
The Frisco Kid as Tommy 1979
Hanover Street as David Halloran 1979
Heroes as Ken Boyd 1977
Dynasty (TV movie) as Mark Blackwood 1976
American Graffiti as bab Falfa 1973
Getting Straight as Jake 1970
The F.B.I. (TV Series) as Everett Giles/ Glen Reversen 1969
Ironside (TV Movie) as Tom Stowe 1967
Luv as Irate Motorist (uncredited) 1967

Friday, March 13, 2020

Nicolas Cage (1964-)

Born in Long Beach, California, USA.

10 Double Zero as Detective Damon Reeves 2020
Primal as Frank Walsh 2019
A Score to Settle as Frank 2019
211 as Mike Chandler 2018
Dog Eat Dog as Troy 2016
Joe as Joe 2013
Drive Angry as Milton 2011
Knowing as John Koestler 2009
Lord of War as Yuri Orlov 2005
8MM as Tom Welles 1999
Deadfall as Eddie 1993
Fire Birds as Jake Preston 1990
Rumble Fish as Smokey 1983
Best of Times (TV Movie) as Nicholas 1981

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Will Smith (1968-)

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Bad Boys movies as Mike Lowrey 2021, 2020, 2003, 1995
Spies in Disguise as Lance (voice) 2019
Gemini Man as Henry Brogan/Junior 2019
Bright movies as Daryl Ward 2017,-
Suicide Squad as Deadshor 2016
Concussion as Dr. Bennet Omalu 2015
Focus as Nicky 2015
After Earth as Cypher Raige 2013
Hancock as John Hancock 2008
Hitch as Hitch 2005
I, Robot as Del Spooner 2004
All of Us (TV Series) as Johnny 2003-2004
Men in Black movies as Agent J 2012, 2002, 1997
Ali as Cassius Clay/ Muhammad Ali 2001
Made in America as Tea Cake Walters 1993
Blossom (TV Series) as Fresh Prince 1991

Benicion Del Toro (1967-)

Born in San German, Puerto Rico

Sicario movies as Alejandro 2015, 2018
White Lies 2020
Escape at Dannemora (TV Mini-Series) as Richard Matt 2018
Avengers: Infinity War as The Collector 2018
The Little Prince as The Snake (voice) 2015
A Perfect Day as Mambru 2015
Inherent Vice as Sauncho Smilax, Esq. 2014
Jimmy P. as Jimmy Picard 2013
Savages as Lado 2012
The Wolfman as Lawrence Talbot 2010
Che movies as Ernesto Che Guevara 2008
Sin City as Jackie Boy 2005
21 Grams as Jack Jordan 2003
Traffic as Javier Rodriguez 2000
Snatch as Franky Four Fingers 2000
Joyride as Detective Lopez 1997
The Fan as Juan Primo 1996
The Usual Suspects as Fenster 1995
The Indian Runner as Miguel 1991
Miami Vice (TV Series) as Pito 1987
Shell Game (TV Series) as Pedroza 1987


Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Sean Connery (1930-)

Born in Edinburgh, Scotlandd, UK

Sir Billi as Sir Billi 2012
The League of Extraordinary Gentleman as Allan Quartermain 2003
Entrapment as Mac 1999
The Avengers as Sir August de Wynter 1998
First Knight as King Arthur 1995
The Russia House as Barley 1990
Family Business as Jessie 1989
Idiana Jones and the Last Crusade as Professor Henry Jones 1989
Highlander as Ramirez 1986
Wrong Is Right as Patrick Hale 1982
Cuba as Major Robert Dapes 1979
The Next Man as Khalil Abdul-Muhsen 1976
Zardoz as Zed 1974
Shalako as Shalako 1968
The Hill as Joe Roberts 1965
Dr. No as James Bond 1962
Macbeth (TV Movie) as Macbeth 1961
Riders of the Sea (TV Short) as Bartley 1960
Time Lock as Welder #1 1957
Hell Drivers as Johnny Kates 1957
Let's Make Up as Undetermined Role (uncredited) 1954

Monday, March 2, 2020

George Clooney (1961-)

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, USA

The Midnight Sky as Augustine 2020
Catch-22 (TV Mini-Series) as Scheisskorf 2019
Money Monster as Lee Gates 2016
Hail, Caesar! as Baird Whitlock 2016
Gravity as Matt Kowalski 2013
8 (TV Movie) as David Boies 2012
The Ides of March as Governor Mike Morris 2011
The American as Jack/Edward 2010
Fantastic Mr. Fox as Mr. Fox (voice) 2009
ER (TV Series) as Doug Ross 2994-2009
Entourage (TV Series) as himself 2007
Syriana as Bob Barnes 2005
Ocean's Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen as Danny Ocean 2001, 2004 & 2007
Solaris as Chris Kelvin 2002
Spy Kids as Devlin 2001
Three Kings as Archie Gates 1999
Out of Sight of Jack Foley 1998
South Park (TV Series) as Sparky 1997
Friends (TV Series) as Dr. Michael Mitchell 1995
The Building (TV Series) as Bonnie's Fiancee 1993
The Harvest as Lip Syncing Transvestite 1992
Red Surf as Remar 1989
Hot Prospects (TV Movie) as Ben Braddock 1989
Hunter (TV Series) as Matthew Winfield 1987
The Facts of Life (TV Series) as George Burnett 1985-1987
Hotel (TV Series) as Nick Miller 1986

Cary Grant (1904-1986)

Born in Horfield, Bristol, England UK
Died in Davenport, Iowa, USA

Walk Don't Run as Sir William Rutland 1966
Charade as Peter Joshua 1963
Houseboat as Tom Winters 1958
Indiscreet as Philip Adams 1958
To Catch a Thief as John Robie 1955
Dream Wife as Clemson Reade 1953
Crisis as Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson 1950
Night and Day as Cole Porter 1946
Once Upon a Time as Jerry Flynn 1944
Mr. Lucky as Joe Adams - posing as Joe Bascopolous 1943
My Favorite Wife as Nick Arden 1940
His Girl Friday as Walter Burns 1940
Suzy as Andre Charville 1936
Big Brown Eyes as Danny Barr 1936
Wings in the Dark as Ken Gordon 1935
Born to be Bad as Malcom Trevor 1934
Blonde Venus as Nick Townsend 1932
Sinners in the Sun as Ridgeway 1932

Gene Hackman (1930-)

Born in San Bernadino, California, USA

Welcome to Mooseport as Monroe Cole 2004
Runaway Jury as Ranking Fitch 2003
Behing Enemy Lines as Reigart 2001
Heist as Joe Moore 2001
Enemy of the State as Edward Lyle 1998
Antz as Mandible (voice) 1998
Twilight as Jack Ames 1998
The Chamber as Sam Cayhall 1996
Get Shorty as Harry Zimm 1995
Crimsone Tide as Ramsey 1995
Wyatt Earp as Nicholas Earp 1994
The Firm as Avery Tolar 1993
Bat*21 as Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton 1988
No Way Out as David Brice 1987
Another Woman as Larry 1988
Power as Wilfred Buckley 1986
Two of a Kind as God (voice , uncredited)  1983
Eureka as Jack McCann 1983
Superman I & II as Lex Luthor 1978 & 1980
The Domino Principle as Tucker 1977
Night Moves as Harry Moseby 1975
Scarecrow as Max 1973
Riot as Red Fracker 1969
Insight (TV Series) as Holt 1968
Banning as Tommy Del Gaddo 1967
The F.B.I. (TV Series) as Sgt. Tweed 1967


Kate Beckinsale (1973-)

Born in Finsbury Park, London, England, UK

The Widow (as TV Series) as Georgia Wells 2019
Farming as Ingrid Carpenter 2018
The Only Living Boy in New York as Johanna 2017
The Disappointments Room as Dana Barrow 2016
Contraband as Kate Farraday 2012
Whiteout as Kate Stetko 2009
Vacancy as Amy Fox 2007
Click as Donna Newman 2006
Shooting Fish as Georgie 1997
Emma (TV Series) as Emma Woodhouse 1996
Haunted as Christina Meriell 1995
Royal Deceit as Ethel 1994
Rachel's Dream (TV Short) as 1992
Couples (TV Series) as Child 1975