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THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME – Review

*Danny Trejo in director Paul G. Volk’s Western THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME. Courtesy of Lionsgate*

THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME is a western offering that is a pretty good recycling of several classic themes from the oaters of yesteryear. The great Danny Trejo plays the local gravedigger, but most of his screen time is spent telling a young couple from the East the story of the last outlaw gang to be eliminated, ushering in their current relatively civilized era in a wraparound narrative.

It’s the 1890s. The local Creek tribe members are bitter about being driven off their lands and receiving a lot of broken promises. They also resent their children being forced to attend white schools to learn the settlers’ language, culture and religion at the expense of their own. One of them, Rufus Buck (Charlie Townsend) is brilliant, psychotic and charismatic enough to lead a mixed-race gang on a campaign of murders, maimings, burnings, abductions and rapes against all in their path.

Grizzled old Marshal Heck Thomas (Tim Abell) is tasked with running them down and ending their reign of terror. He reluctantly accepts the assistance of Indian peace officer Paden Tolbert (Tommy Wolfe) as they start tracking the ruthless killers.

Many atrocities occur, though they’re discussed more than shown. Considering what happens throughout, the blood and gore level is relatively mild. There’s no nudity in the assaults on women, or otherwise. The R rating is more for hearing what happens and seeing some of the aftermath than witnessing the worst of the carnage. There are a number of upsetting scenes but the presentation is less gory than what a Sam Peckinpah or Sergio Leone would have filmed.

The foes are not only on different sides of the law but Thomas is the classically laconic lawman, while the college-educated Buck frequently pontificates intelligently and at length about their grievances, on the personal level and in the big picture. He firmly believes his brutality is justified and essential for the survival and maintained identity of all Native Americans.

The film is longer on dialog than many in the genre but won’t disappoint action buffs. Or Trejo fans (I quickly accepted the offer to screen this when I saw his name). Danny was a perfect choice for his role, bringing a world-weary fatalism to his account of events, amplified by his distinctive, gravelly voice and hard-life visage.

There’s some anticlimactic footage that could have been trimmed but the overall package is one of the few westerns being made these days, and worth checking out for genre aficionados.

THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME opens in theaters on Friday, Jan. 12.

RATING: 2 out of 4 stars

GREEN GHOST AND THE MASTERS OF THE STONE – Review

For a silly vanity project, GREEN GHOST AND THE MASTERS OF THE STONE is a comedic fantasy that may be worth a look as family entertainment. A Texas Nissan dealer named Charlie Clark stars in and co-wrote the tale of a wannabe luchador (masked Mexican wrestler) who finds himself in the middle of a supernatural struggle among ancient powers. He’s far less prepared to become THE ONE than Keanu was in the MATRIX. His training and the big battle ensue, per the usual course of events for these things. SO usual that they even play Eye of the Tiger during the former. The rights to that song may have been the most expensive part of the production.

There are a few laughs along the way, variably offering a fantasy adventure and spoofing the genre. Telling the two apart from moment to moment may be up for debate. Perhaps the basis for one of those drinking games of downing a shot whenever some trope appears. The cast is largely unknown, except for a supporting role from the legendary Danny Trejo as one of Charlie’s mentor immortals. He gets in one line during the second half that’s almost worth whatever time his fans spend watching this on its own. Someone named Marko Zaror plays the biggest baddest villain with a typical sort of plan to rule the world and eliminate all humans. He looks like a young Arnold Vosloo, which should serve him well for playing a long string of heavies in low-profile flicks. Clark’s acting career seems less likely to thrive than his auto sales business, though he does come across as a likeable lug. Clips from his real life run with the credits, adding warm fuzzies to the equation.

Consistent with the home-grown feel of this production, filming occurred in and around Charlie’s Brownsville, Texas, including scenes at his dealership. Think of this as plying the SPY KIDS franchise waters, on a lower budget, and with a quality somewhere between the delightful first and lamentable third installments of that series.

(GREEN GHOST AND THE MASTERS OF THE STONE is available On Demand from multiple platforms 6/28/22) https://www.greenghostmovie.com/

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They’re Back! Watch The New MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Trailer And See It In IMAX On July 1

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

This summer, from the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU.

Opening on July 1, check out the brand new trailer and see it in IMAX https://www.imax.com/movies/minions-rise-gru

Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement.

It’s not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions.

When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Vicious 6, oust their leader—legendary martial arts fighter Wild Knuckles (Oscar® winner Alan Arkin)— Gru, their most devoted fanboy, interviews to become their newest member. The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

The Vicious 6 —(from lower left) Jean Clawed (Jean-Claude Van Damme), Svengeance (Dolph Lundgren), Belle Bottom (Taraji P. Henson), Stronghold (Danny Trejo), Nunchuck (Lucy Lawless)—address the Minions (foreground, backs to camera) in Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, directed by Kyle Balda.

Featuring more spectacular action than any film in Illumination history and packed with the franchise’s signature subversive humor, Minions: The Rise of Gru stars a thrilling new cast, including, the Vicious 6: Taraji P. Henson as cool and confident leader Belle Bottom, whose chain belt doubles as a lethal disco-ball mace; Jean-Claude Van Damme as the nihilistic Jean Clawed, who’s armed (literally) with a giant robotic claw; Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck, whose traditional nun’s habit hides her deadly nun-chucks; Dolph Lundgren as Swedish roller-skate champion Svengeance, who dispenses his enemies with spin kicks from his spiked skates; and Danny Trejo as Stronghold, whose giant iron hands are both a menace to others and a burden to him.

The film also stars Russell Brand as Young Dr. Nefario, an aspiring mad scientist, Michelle Yeoh as Master Chow, an acupuncturist with mad kung fu skills, and Oscar® winner Julie Andrews as Gru’s maddeningly self-absorbed mom.

(from left) Kevin, Gru (Steve Carell) and Stuart in Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, directed by Kyle Balda.

Steered by the franchise’s original creators, Minions: The Rise of Gru is produced by visionary Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborators Janet Healy and Chris Renaud. The film is directed by returning franchise filmmaker Kyle Balda (Despicable Me 3, Minions), co-directed by Brad Ableson (The Simpsons) and Jonathan del Val (The Secret Life of Pets films), and features the iconic voice of Pierre Coffin as the Minions and a killer ’70s soundtrack courtesy of legendary Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff.

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INMATE #1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO Available on Digital Platforms July 7th

INMATE #1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO, an inspiring new documentary chronicling Danny Trejo’s life journey from hardened criminal to movie icon. The film will be available in the U.S. on digital platforms July 7, 2020. You can check out the trailer here:

INMATE #1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO reveals the extraordinary life of Hollywood’s most unlikely hero, Danny Trejo, available on digital in the U.S July 7, 2020. This film gives viewers a raw and inspirational account of Trejo’s unbelievable transformation from hardened criminal to celebrated movie icon and beloved friend of all who cross his path.

From a life of hard drugs and armed robberies to Hollywood red carpets and mentoring addicts, this is the telling of one of the most radical and uplifting transformation stories of human character ever put to film. Directed by award-winning filmmaker, Brett Harvey (Ice Guardians), INMATE #1: THE RISE OF DANNY TREJO is the shocking story of one man’s capacity to overcome his demons and discover redemption through the most unlikely of journeys.

With a host of celebrity interviews, never-before-seen footage and personal testimony from Trejo and his closest family and friends, audiences will witness the birth of a Hollywood icon who became a symbol of hope to the people he grew up with and fans around the world. After 46 years of sobriety, he never forgets his roots and is genuinely happy to pay it forward every single day. Trejo has made it his personal mission and debt to society to give back to Chicano communities in Los Angeles through his volunteer work donating food via his iconic Los Angeles based restaurants, buying toys for local children, motivational speaking in prisons, working with animal shelters and being a source of consistent support for those in the neighborhood he was raised in.

Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo is the feature documentary experience revealing the extraordinary life journey of Hollywood’s most unlikely hero, Danny Trejo. From an early life of drugs, armed robbery and hard prison time, to the red carpets of Hollywood blockbusters and helping troubled addicts, Danny gives a firsthand account of one of the greatest transformations of human character ever put to film.

Having spent 71 years starring in a personal expedition that outshines any Hollywood fiction, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, is the shocking story of one man’s capacity to overcome his demons, only to discover redemption through the most unlikely of journeys. Through the exploration of his old stomping ground and the supporting cast of family, friends and some of the world’s biggest stars, join Danny Trejo as he delivers a raw and sobering account of his transformation from a hardened criminal to celebrated Hollywood icon and beloved friend of all who cross his path.

WAMG Giveaway – Win CROSS RISE OF THE VILLAINS on DVD

THE EXPLOSIVE THIRD INSTALLMENT IN THE CROSS CINEMATIC UNIVERSE COMES TO DVD AND DIGITAL NOVEMBER 12!

Armed with an explosive powerful ancient cross amulet, Callan (Brian Austin Green) is back with his extraordinary team of weapons experts to defend Los Angeles from its biggest threat yet—super villains Muerte (Danny Trejo) and Drago (Manu Intiraymi). Callan will have to join forces with his once mortal enemy, Gunnar (Vinnie Jones), to try to save the city. Tom Sizemore returns as Detective Nitti and Lou Ferrigno, DB Sweeney, Jeremy London and Eric Roberts return as The Contractors!

yY can win the Win the DVD of CROSS RISE OF THE VILLAINS. We Are Movie Geeks has two copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us what your favorite movie that co-stars Danny Trejo . (mine’s HEAT). It’s so easy!

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Director: Patrick Durham and Paul G. Volk

Written By: Patrick Durham

Producers: Patrick Durham, Gary T. Williams, Jonathan Sachar, Larry Layfield, Judy Durham, Pinkal Panchal

Executive Producers: Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Obin Olson, Amariah Olson

Cast: Brian Austin Green (TV’s “Beverly Hills, 90210”), Lori Heuring (MULHOLLAND DRIVE), Patrick Durham (CROSS), Juhahn Jones (THE STARVING GAMES) with Vinnie Jones (SNATCH), Tom Sizemore (SAVING PRIVATE RYAN) and Danny Trejo (MACHETE)

Wish You Were There? 3 FROM HELL – LA Special Screening & After Party September 16th – Rob Zombie, Sheri Moon Zombie, Danny Trejo, Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, and Many More! Check Out These pics

Saban Films celebrated the Los Angeles Special Screening of 3 FROM HELL on Monday, September 16, 2019 at The Vista Theatre. The After Party was held at Tenants of the Trees in Silverlake.

In attendance from the film:Writer/ Director Rob Zombie (Halloween, Lords of Salem), Sheri Moon Zombie (Halloween, The Devil’s Rejects), Bill Moseley (Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Richard Brake (Kingsman: The Secret Service, 31), Jeff Daniel Phillips (“The Gifted,” The Lords of Salem), Danny Trejo (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Machete, Spy Kids trilogy), Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Critters), Pancho Moler (Candy Corn, 31), Rob Welsh (Unfriended: Dark Web).

Special guests included:Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses), Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), Kat Von D (“LA Ink”), Patton Oswalt (“The King of Queens”), Chris Hardwick (“Talking Dead”), Seth Green (“Robot Chicken”), Eli Roth(Cabin Fever, Hostel), Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (Misfits), Glenn Danzig (Misfits, Danzig), Linda Ramone (Widow of Johnny Ramone), Josh Hasty(Director of Rob Zombie’s 31 documentary, In Hell Everybody Loves Popcorn, Writer/Director of Candy Corn), Producer Maria Gabriela Cardenas (A Dark Foe).

THE OUTSIDER Starring Trace Adkins on Blu-ray and DVD August 6th

Trace Adkins and Sean Patrick Flanery Star in THE OUTSIDER AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL NOW AND ON BLU-RAY AND DVD AUGUST 6TH

THE OUTSIDER

Country Music Legend Trace Adkins stars in this gritty tale of revenge in a small Western boomtown. In search of the American dream, a railroad worker (Jon Foo) finds himself on the wrong side of a lawless frontier. As the Marshall (Adkins) attempts to control his corrupt town, tragedy strikes sending the railroad worker on a path of retaliation. Sean Patrick Flanery & Danny Trejo also star in this gritty tale.

Bonus Features:

A Look Inside The Outsider
Outside The Law: Making The Outsider

WAMG Giveaway – Win DEATH RACE: BEYOND ANARCHY on Blu-ray

The stakes are higher than ever in the intense action-adventure Death Race: Beyond Anarchy, arriving Unrated and Unhinged on Blu-raycombo pack, DVD, Digital and On Demand October 2, 2018, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, in association with Impact Pictures/Chestnut Productions. The wildly anticipated next installment of the popular Death Race franchise, this Universal 1440 Entertainment original production brings fans along for the deadliest competition on wheels, where brutal fights and explosive car races abound. An action-packed thrill ride, this all-new movie is the grittiest and bloodiest installment yet!

Now you can own the DEATH RACE: BEYOND ANARCHY Blu-ray. We Are Movie Geeks has 4 copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment answering this question: What is your favorite movie with the word ‘Death’ in the title? (mine is DEATH WISH 3!). It’s so easy!

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2. WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN FROM ALL QUALIFYING ENTRIES.

Franchise newcomers Zach McGowan (“Black Sails”) and Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon) join returning Death Race fan favorites Danny Trejo (Machete) and Fred Koehler (“American Horror Story”). Death Race: Beyond Anarchy also features talented actors Christine Marzano (Rules Don’t Apply), Terence Maynard (Edge of Tomorrow) and Velislav Pavlov (The Expendables 2).

Death Race: Beyond Anarchy on Blu-ray^TM, DVD and Digital, includes exclusive bonus features that take viewers deeper into the intense world of Death Race, with special behind-the-scenes footage and filmmaker commentary. Additionally, Death Race: Complete 4-Movie Collection will also available on DVD on October 2, 2018. Now fans can experience the glory of all four movies in one complete must-own set including, Death Race, Death Race 2, Death Race 3: Inferno and the all-new movie Death Race: Beyond Anarchy.

BLU-RAY^TM, DVD AND DIGITAL exclusive BONUS FEATURES:

Inside the Anarchy: Filmmakers and cast describe how this chapter of the Death Race franchise stands out from the rest. From new locations, to a fleet of new cars, to a new star in Zach McGowan, see why Death Race: Beyond Anarchy is the deadliest Death Race yet!
Time Served: Lists & Goldberg: Hear Death Race franchise veterans Fred Koehler and Danny Trejo discuss what it’s like to be back playing Lists and Goldberg, and how their characters have changed.
On the Streets of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy: Director Don Michael Paul and cast explain how the stunt work gave the production a uniquely energetic feel.
Feature Commentary with Director/Co-Writer Don Michael Paul and Star Zach McGowan

Danny Trejo returns as the ruthless bookie, Goldberg, in the wildest, bloodiest, Death Race ever. After a failed attack on inmate and legendary driver, Frankenstein, Black Ops specialist Connor Gibson (McGowan) infiltrates a super-maximum federal prison with one goal – enter the immoral and illegal Death Race and take Frankenstein down. Connor enlists the help of Baltimore Bob (Glover) and Lists (Koehler), and unexpectedly falls in love with bartending beauty, Jane (Marzano). Connor will have to fight for more than his life in this brutal world of no guards, no rules, no track, and no fear.

DEATH RACE: 4-MOVIE COLLECTION SYNOPSIS:
Strap yourself in for an insane thrill ride inside in the Death Race 4-Movie Collection featuring an all-star cast including Jason Statham, Danny Glover, Tyrese Gibson, Danny Trejo, Ving Rhames and Zach McGowan. Death Race is the brutal racing sport, where hardened criminals and smoking-hot navigators drive to survive or die trying. Packed with incredible stunts and brutal fight scenes, get ready for the non-stop barrage of high-octane thrills that will leave you pinned to your seat! The collection includes Death Race, Death Race 2, Death 3: Inferno, and Death Race: Beyond Anarchy.

DEATH RACE: BEYOND ANARCHY Available on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and On-Demand October 2nd

BLU-RAY^TM, DVD AND DIGITAL exclusive BONUS FEATURES:

Inside the Anarchy: Filmmakers and cast describe how this chapter of the Death Race franchise stands out from the rest. From new locations, to a fleet of new cars, to a new star in Zach McGowan, see why Death Race: Beyond Anarchy is the deadliest Death Race yet!
Time Served: Lists & Goldberg: Hear Death Race franchise veterans Fred Koehler and Danny Trejo discuss what it’s like to be back playing Lists and Goldberg, and how their characters have changed.
On the Streets of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy: Director Don Michael Paul and cast explain how the stunt work gave the production a uniquely energetic feel.
Feature Commentary with Director/Co-Writer Don Michael Paul and Star Zach McGowan

Win A Family Four Pack Of Passes To The Advance Screening Of STORKS In St. Louis

Get ready to bring the whole flock to the advance screening of STORKS!

Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore. Starring Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston, Kelsey Grammar, Ty Burrell, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Danny Trejo, Stephen Kramer Glickman and Katie Crown, and from the studio that delivered THE LEGO MOVIE, see STORKS in theaters September 23!

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win FOUR (4) seats to the advance screening of STORKS on September 17 at 10AM in the St. Louis area.

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

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1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. No purchase necessary. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

Rated PG or mild action and some thematic elements.

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