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“The Little Mermaid (Live-Action Movie)” Trailers, Featurette, Clip and TV Spot

February 17, 2023action, adventure, based on a book, children movies, classic, family movies, kid movies, music, remakesHalle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthyKenna

Based on a classic fairy tale by the talented Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid (Live-Action Movie) arrives as a live-action adaptation of the 1989 animated film by Disney Studios.

Rob Marshall directs the story that follows Ariel, played by Halle Bailey, a young mermaid who dreams of living on land and going through life as a human.

Ariel makes a bargain with the evil sea witch Ursula, played by Melissa McCarthy, and trades her lovely voice for a chance to live as a human, walking with two feet and legs on land. There is a catch, which makes the story interesting. Ariel must win the love of Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, in three days to make the human transformation permanent.

All is not so easy because Ursula connives to create challenges that even Ariel doesn’t understand. Living on land is new to her, but she adjusts and tries to win Eric’s heart.

The movie has songs from the original animated film and some new ones to keep the redundancy at bay.

“Argentina, 1985” Trailer, Clips, Images and Poster

February 14, 2023drama, foreign movie, historical, on AmazonKenna

Santiago Mitre directs Argentina, 1985, inspired by a true story. The film follows public prosecutors Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo, who dared to investigate and prosecute Argentina’s bloodiest military dictatorship in 1985.

Undeterred by the military’s still considerable influence within their fragile new democracy, Strassera and Moreno Ocampo assembled a young legal team of unlikely heroes for their David-vs-Goliath battle.

Under constant threat to themselves and their families, they raced against time to bring justice to the victims of the military junta, a government led by a group of military leaders.

The film stars Ricardo Darin and Peter Lanzani.

“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?” Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters

February 13, 2023based on a book, children movies, comedy, drama, family movies, kid movies, teenagersKenna

Coming-of-age films are rampant. Having one based on June Bloom’s popular classic book for over fifty years is refreshing. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon, Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, and Benny Safdie as Herb Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.

You know you’re in for some honest entertainment. Bloom’s book has affected generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.

Written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, the film follows 11-year-old Margaret, played by Abby Ryder Fortson. Her mother uproots her from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey.

Kathy Bates as Sylvia Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.

She goes through puberty’s messy and tumultuous throes with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, played by Rachel McAdams, who struggles to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia, played by Kathy Bates. Sylvia isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, Amari Price as Janie Loomis, Elle Graham as Nancy Wheeler, and Katherine Kupferer as Gretchen Potter in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.

“Operation Fortune” Trailer, Clips and Poster

February 13, 2023actionAubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, Hugh Grant, Jason StathamKenna

Putting a movie star in harm’s way is like one storyline in a Nicolas Cage film of late. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film follows super spy Orson Fortune, played by Jason Statham. He must track down and stop the sale of a deadly new weapons technology wielded by billionaire arms broker Greg Simmonds, played Hugh Grant.

Reluctantly teamed with some of the world’s best operatives, played by Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes and Bugzy Malone, Fortune and his crew recruit Hollywood’s biggest movie star Danny Francesco, played by Josh Hartnett, to help them on their globe-trotting undercover mission to save the world.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Trailers, Clips and Featurette

February 13, 2023action, based on a book, sequels, super heroesKenna

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the next installment of the Marvel franchise. The plot details are unclear, but the team continues to defend the galaxy from threats.

James Gunn wrote and directed the third installment, which hints the film explores the characters’ past and dives deeper into their backstories.

Some fan-favorite characters might return while new characters arrive on the scene.

“Transformers: Rise of the Beast” Trailers, Featurettes and Posters

February 13, 2023action, children movies, family movies, kid movies, sequelsKenna

https://youtu.be/f6hlHI-_0ds

“The Flash” Storyline, Trailers and Posters

February 12, 2023action, based on a bookKenna

The Flash follows the superhero based on the DC comic character. The film introduces Barry Allen, played by Ezra Miller. Allen is a crime scene investigator. He gets struck by lightning and gains superhuman speed.

Andy Muschietti directs the movie. The Argentine-born filmmaker directed horror films It and Mama. His unique visual style and handling of special effects helped him nab the helm of the major event in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

With his newfound powers, Barry is the Flash and uses his speed to safeguard Central City from multiple threats, including Doctor Alchemy, played by Michael Shannon.

Barry lives a double life as a superhero and a police officer. He works to undercover the truth about his powers and the mysterious forces behind him.

The cast includes Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Billy Crudup as Henry Allen, Candice Patton as Iris West-Allen, Tom Cavanagh as Harrison Wells, Sasha Calle as Supergirl and Maribel Verdu as Rosalind Dillo.

The film spotlights cameo appearances by other DC characters, such as Wonder Woman and Batman, as part of the DCEU. Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton also star in The Flash.

“Fast X” Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Posters

February 12, 2023action, sequelsCharlize Theron, Jason Momoa, Michelle Rodriguez, vin dieselKenna

Adult Movie: “Strays” Trailers, Featurettes, Clips and Poster

February 9, 2023animation, comedyJamie Foxx, will ferrellKenna

Not a kid’s movie. In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style.

When Reggie, played by Will Ferrell, a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, becomes an abandoned dog. He’s left on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, played by Will Forte. Reggie is sure that his beloved owner will never leave him on purpose.

Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug, played by Jamie Foxx, a stray who loves his freedom and believes owners are for suckers. Reggie finally realizes Doug is in a toxic relationship and sees Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.

Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug’s pals—Maggie, played by Isla Fisher, a brilliant Australian Shepherd whose owner’s new puppy has sidelined, and Hunter, played by Randall Park, an anxious Great Dane who’s stressed out by his work as an emotional support animal. Together, the dogs hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most.