Archive for October 2014
The brothers’ relationships in a great film “Private Peaceful”
By Jenny Alvarez
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Private Peaceful, a feature film directed by Pat O’Connor (Dancing at Lughnasa, Sweet November). Adapted from the best-selling novel by former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo (War Horse), the World War I film stars two of the UK’s most promising young actors, Jack O’Connell (Starred Up, Unbroken) and George Mackay (Pride, Defiance), and features Richard Griffiths’ (The Harry Potter series, The History Boys) final performance.
Class conflict, broken hearts, self-sacrifice in the World War I in a great story of youth of that time which has been very well structured in plot and characters in a scale story. The best part as a viewer was when Charlie marries his brother’s true love. He learns that Thomas loves her and wants her to have his child. It was too late of course, because Charlie was already a father. Disgrace, passion, brotherhood, excites all the feelings and fear by allowing the viewer to sculpt the world is offers.
Midnight’s Children will set you up at night
By Jenny Alvarez
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A film by Oscar®-nominated director Deepa Mehta, based on the universally heralded novel by world-renowned author Salman Rushdie and adapted by Rushdie himself (who also serves as the film’s all-knowing narrator), MIDNIGHT’S CHILDREN is a tale at once sweeping in scope and intimate in tone. Full of heartbreak, hope, comedy, tragedy and a considerable amount of magic, the film conjures characters and images as rich and unforgettable as the vast nation it celebrates.
At the stroke of midnight on August 15th, 1947, as India declares independence from Great Britain, two babies are switched at birth by a nurse in a Bombay hospital. And so it is that Saleem Sinai (portrayed as an adult by SatyaBhabha), the bastard child of a beggar woman, and Shiva, the only son of a wealthy couple, are fated to live the destinies meant for each other. Over the next three decades, Saleem and Shiva find themselves on opposite sides of many a conflict, whether it be because of class, politics, romantic rivalry, or the constantly shifting borders that are drawn every time neighbors become enemies and decide to split their newborn nation into two, and then three, warring countries. Through it all, the lives of Saleem and Shiva are mysteriously intertwined. They are also inextricably linked to the history of India itself, which takes them on a whirlwind journey full of trials, triumphs and disasters.
This movie is at once a fascinating family saga and an astonishing evocation of a vast land and its people–a brilliant incarnation of the universal human comedy. Midnight’s Children stands apart as both an epochal work of fiction and a brilliant performance by one of the great director Deepa who makes a mix of magical thinking and political reality. Despite of certain sensitive topics and passages are crafted with amazing skill, and the narrator is a pleasant enough fellow. Great movie with great Indian taste!
Griffith Observatory Honors Councilmember Tom Labonge with “BIG BANG” celebration
By Jenny Álvarez
Photos Alfonso De Elías
It was a celebration for a councilman Tom Labonge who has done a lot for the L.A. community for the past 40 years, especially helping the Griffith Observatory. Therefore there were few auctions to donate money so was surrounded by many wealthy people and politicians. The event celebrated LaBonge’s distinguished service to the Los Angeles community and his stature as a Star of Stars at Griffith Observatory. Actor Neal McDonough and KTLA 5 Morning News host Lynette Romero were Masters of Ceremony for the festive event. Definitely was a great social event with the best and distinguished people.
Marcia Strassman will be part of the heaven
GalaTView Staff
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A talented, beautiful and brave actress Marcia Strassman died of breats cancer at 66.She was in movies such as Tremors, Third Watch, Providence and The Rockford Files. Definitely this great woman will be missed.
Fast and the Furious 7 will debut soon
By GalaTView Staff
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The first trailer will be debut in just one week. Universal Studios will release the trailer The Road to Furious 7: Trailer Launch Event at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Many fans will really enjoy seeing each ones with cheesy jokes, cars, explosions, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, and Paul Walker, as well as other Fast & Furious favorites such as Michelle Rodriguez, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, and Tyrese Gibson. Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, and Kurt Russell will be part of some cool looking cars, and it’s just nice to watch it and react with some bros to it.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron will back in 2015
By GalaTView Staff
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“The Avengers: Age of Ultron” leaked online so the trailer introduces the villainous Ultron (voiced by James Spader), offers glimpses of new superheroes, Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), and even provides a first look at Andy Serkis’ mystery character. Definitely, this would be great news for many fans of many super heroes that will be back in the movie theaters on May 1st 2015.
Johnny Depp will be a special wolf
By GalaTView Staff
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Johnny Depp will play an important role in “Into the Woods” that was directed by Rob Marshall, Disney’s take on Stephen Sondheim’s musical about fairy tale characters. Johnny will be the best wolf of any movie.
“Talisman” is music to your heart
By Jenny Alvarez
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An excellent Latin percussion legend Sammy Figueroa and Brazilian songwriter Glaucia Nasser together, come with a great Latin percussive power and melodic Brazilian grace sounded like the pairing was preordained. Keeping the percussion and voice in perfect balance thanks to the production work of world music maven Rachel Faro, Talisman showcases the beautiful, mature results of a lucky run-in back stage, with help from a masterful Latin/Brazilian band. As a listener the combination of these talented artists make the perfect balance of great musicianship and soaring vocals.
Percussionist Sammy Figueroa is considered one of the world’s great musicians. In a career spanning over thirty years he has played with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, the Brecker Brothers, Mariah Carey, David Bowie, John McLaughlin, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Chaka Khan, Blues Traveler, Ashford and Simpson, Natalie Merchant and countless others. Definitely, is a delicate piece of vocal sampling combined with Jazz.
The best nightmare experience at Six Flags Fright Fest
By Jenny Alvarez
Photos and video by: Alfonso De Elias
The mazes are back again however, better than ever! This year are more props and a lot more monsters. Most people like the pumpkin patches, the haunted houses, and the anticipation of special events that come with the witching season. Six Flags makes this time one of the best frightening experience. You go through these mazes which are basically just walls consisting of painted cardboards and took slightly longer than 3 minutes to get through (If you have the fast pass). The scare zones have real action due I saw being in Gotham City where clowns were running around scraping some sort of metal on the ground so it shot sparks everywhere. The fog on the rides and many monsters scaring and creeping was the best. The curious part of the mazes was the chupacabra maze by viper. The scare zone walking over from Tatsu to the Chupacabra maze was awesome! felt like we were in another world. Definitely, you have to do all the mazes. Personally, I really enjoyed this event and got on a few rides all in one night! not bad at all.
Alexandra Breckenridge will be only in one season of The Walking Dead 5
By GalaTView Staff
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The actress of “American Horror Story” Alexandra Breckenridge is joining the cast of “The Walking Dead” for its currently airing fifth season. She will play a woman called Samantha. This is a great actress that as long as she’s not taking anyone’s place meaning she’s not coming into the show cause of someone dying or getting killed off.
