Lou Diamond Phillips and Yvonne Boismier Phillips at the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Los Angeles, California, United States - Monday 7th November 2016
Lou Diamond Phillips and Yvonne Boismier Phillips at the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Awards - Los Angeles, California, United States - Monday 7th November 2016
Director Patricia Riggen tackles a particularly emotional story with the new film The 33. The film is a based on the recent mining catastrophe which happened in Chile in 2010. When a copper and gold mine finally caved in blocking 33 men in the centre of a huge mountain.
Continue: The 33 - Clips
Lou Diamond Phillips - Washington DC premiere of 'The 33' at the Newseum - Red Carpet Arrivals - Washington, District Of Columbia, United States - Tuesday 27th October 2015
For most people in the modern world, they don't need to think about the consequences of modern day living, it's hard to think that people still need to mine land physically and often in treacherous conditions. In 2010 the world was reminded of just how risky that job can be.
When a 100+ year-old copper & gold mine in Chile suffers considerable damage to the shaft due to a cave-in, the world's news is quick to report the disaster. All life was thought to be lost and there was little hope of finding survivors, however deep inside the mine, a group of 33 men were fighting for survival. As the world learnt of their battle for survival, the onlookers could only imagine the tribulations the men inside faced. Main communication with the outside world was from one miner called Mario who was affectionately named 'super Mario', thanks to his videos, he could relay information to the support crew telling them about the men's wellbeing and progress.
Director Patricia Riggen's The 33 was filmed with the cooperation of the miners and tells their story from 700 meters underground. The 33 is Patricia Riggen's first major directorial role, though in 2012 she shot Girl In Progress starring Eva Mendes.
Netflix is picking up 'Longmire' for a fourth season.
It's Netflix to the rescue... Again! The streaming service is picking up the crime drama series Longmire.
Katee Sackhoff stars in Longmire.
Read More: The Most Undiscovered Movies On Netflix.
Continue reading: Netflix Set To Pick Up Fourth Season Of 'Longmire'
Yvonne Boismier Phillips, Indigo Sanara Phillips and Lou Diamond Phillips - Stars of the new animated, adventure comedy 'The Boxtrolls' were photographed on the red carpet as they arrived at AMC Universal CityWalk for the films premiere - Universal City, California, United States - Sunday 21st September 2014
Filly Brown had its début at the Sundance Film Festival midway through 2012, garnering a strong opening with some great reviews. However, no one could foretell the tragedy that would befall one of its stars: Jenni Rivera. The iconic Latino singer died in a plane crash in December 2012, and Filly Brown was her first, and sadly last film role. The official trailer has now been released and the movie has finally been given a release date of April 13th 2013, after much debate over whether it should be released at all.
Filly Brown is the story of the eponymous latter-day generation Latino street poet who tries desperately to fix her broken family, which fell apart as a result of drug abuse and crime, through the use of rap. In her rise to stardom she comes up against many challenges and plenty of people trying to knock her down - her father, played by Lou Diamond Phillips, is one of her biggest obstacles.
Not only is this movie a big deal because of Rivera's co-starring role, but also because of the demographic it centres around. The Huffington Post quotes Edward James Olmos on the importance of seeing Latino culture in mainstream movies. "We represent 16% of the population of the country, but we have less than 2% of the images on film and television." He says, praising the movie, "Filly Brown is made for a universal audience, but it could become the first major Latino breakthrough film to be embraced by the entire Latino community in full. It's a story that digs deeply into the family and into music...two elements that Latinos love."
Continue reading: Jenni Rivera's First And Last Acting Role In Filly Brown For April Release (Video)
Lou Diamond Phillips and Independent Spirit Awards Saturday 25th February 2012 27th Annual Independent Spirit Awards - Outside Arrivals
Bats is one of those movies where you have to get popcorn just to throw it at the screen. It is one of those movies where you have to make fun of those little kids scared out of their wits three rows behind you on the other side of the theatre. Most of all, however, it is one of those movies where you have to provide a running commentary.
Continue reading: Bats Review
Supernova is the story about a rescue vessel sent into deep space to pick someone up from a rogue moon. To make a short story shorter, they find both the person (who is, of course, accompanied with creepy music) and an alien artifact capable of creating new matter. Every person who touches the stuff becomes endowed with superhuman strength.
Continue reading: Supernova Review
According to the production notes, director Che-Kirk Wong actually had considerable confidence in the project. "The script was very original," explains Wong. "I enjoy doing action sequences, but action means nothing if we don't have decent characters. They're both equally important to me." Is Wong thinking of the same movie I just endured?
Continue reading: The Big Hit Review
Occupation
Actor
Director Patricia Riggen tackles a particularly emotional story with the new film The 33. The...
For most people in the modern world, they don't need to think about the consequences...
As anyone who knows me will tell you, I don't shut up often. But,...
When near objects of immense gravity such as black holes, it is said that all...
Why would any producer gamble $13 million on a trash heap like The Big Hit?...