Erica Freeman

TRAILER: Scorsese’s Long-Awaited ‘Silence’

TRAILER: Scorsese’s Long-Awaited ‘Silence’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l__BI71Pk8M Martin Scorsese’s SILENCE tells the story of two Christian missionaries (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) – at a...

read more
TRAILER: ‘Cars 3’ Changes Everything

TRAILER: ‘Cars 3’ Changes Everything

Today, Disney-Pixar released the first teaser trailer for their 2017 release, Cars 3. Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game,...

read more
Diversity Aboveground: Marvel’s Diversity Improving?

Diversity Aboveground: Marvel’s Diversity Improving?

Marvel Studios has taken a lot of criticism that seems to increase with every year. It's 2016 and still no Black Widow solo film. Doctor Strange, despite the box office numbers, did have boycotts. Black Panther is still 16 months away. Captain Marvel won't premiere...

read more
TRAILER: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ Finally Revealed

TRAILER: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ Finally Revealed

https://youtu.be/fPOamb6d_20 For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a...

read more
TRAILER: ‘Moana” Gets First Public Look

TRAILER: ‘Moana” Gets First Public Look

https://youtu.be/NdFrQ6I97p0 Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one knows why. From Walt Disney Animation...

read more
Diversity Aboveground: TV Winners & Losers 2016

Diversity Aboveground: TV Winners & Losers 2016

It's that time of year again to reflect on what television gave us this season and whether next season will be better in TV Winners & Losers 2016. Winners: Literary Fans Assuming they're willing to put down their latest novel, book lovers will have more than usual...

read more
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ December 25, 2018

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ December 25, 2018

The long rumored sequel to Disney's 1964 film, "Mary Poppins", is happening. Not only has Disney confirmed a December 25, 2018 release date but also a director and main cast. Rob Marshall will direct with his Mary Poppins being Emily Blunt and a new friend, Jack the...

read more
TRAILER: Finding Dory, Now with Plot!

TRAILER: Finding Dory, Now with Plot!

https://youtu.be/MKJA-VLpiCo “Finding Dory” reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way. The all-new big-screen adventure dives into theaters in 2016, taking...

read more
TRAILER: Is Beauty and the Beast ‘the One’?

TRAILER: Is Beauty and the Beast ‘the One’?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAI1twKpsRA "Beauty and the Beast" is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and...

read more
Diversity Aboveground: DC Films, the Good and the Bad

Diversity Aboveground: DC Films, the Good and the Bad

The current slate of DC Comics films are representative of Hollywood as a whole. There's still an emphasis on Caucasians especially males. People of color appear to be cast for brownie points. Different sexual orientations are just about non-existent. However, there...

read more