Exclusive: Luis Guzmán Talks His Self-Proclaimed Career Defining Role in Story Ave
Despite his representative's initial apprehension, Luis Guzmán took on the role of Luis in Story Ave. Now, he explains why it was so important to him.
Based in Los Angeles, with a satellite desk in Ohio, I am a professional writer with over two decades of experience in journalism, fiction writing, publishing, editing, and interviewing.
My favorite beats are popular culture (film, television, entertainment news, and literature) youth topics and education, women and minorities, business, sports, health and wellness. As a devoted dog mom, I also have a desire to cover canine topics.
As a contributing film and tv critic and features writer, some of the celebrities that I have interviewed include:
-author Judy Blume
-Academy Award-nominated actress Rachel McAdams
-Academy Award-winning producer James L. Brooks
-actor Chad L. Coleman
-screenwriter and director Kelly Fremon Craig
-actor, Josh Duhamel
-actor Kevin Dillon
-actor Dan Bakkedahl,
-actress Abby Ryder Fortson
-actress Alba August
-actress Miranda Otto
actress Teresa Palmer, and more...
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Despite his representative's initial apprehension, Luis Guzmán took on the role of Luis in Story Ave. Now, he explains why it was so important to him.
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Actor Asante Blackk explained his approach to seeing the beauty and complexities of Story Ave's anti-stereotypical lead role.
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Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson spoke about their starring roles in the screen adaptation of Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
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In an exclusive interview with MovieWeb, director Thaddeus O'Sullivan reveals why he was drawn to direct The Miracle Club.
In an exclusive with MovieWeb, filmmaker Aristotle Torres discusses Story Ave, a film that depicts familiar characters in remarkably fresh ways.
In an exclusive interview, Delante Desouza, who plays NBA legend Michael Cooper in Winning Time, shares his start, and near miss, to an acting career.
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TLC, one of the bestselling American female music groups, influenced a whole generation and survived unimaginable odds; now they are talking about it.
The Miracle Club is an uplifting film about three close friends in search of personal miracles who ultimately find something far more important.
Josh Duhamel, Kevin Dillon, and Dan Bakkedahl spoke about their new movie Buddy Games: Spring Awakening, a friendly comedy for these lonely times.
And Just Like That seems a lot more comfortable in its own stilettos in season 2. Here is what fans hope to see more of.
Miranda Otto and Teresa Palmer spoke about their characters the dark psychology of their new Hulu show, The Clearing.
by Philana Marie Boles Philana Marie Boles Since its inception in 2014, I have applauded the refreshing "We Need Diverse Books" initiative. Yet internally, as a multi-published author, I've also whimpered a weary cry whenever I see those words. I've wanted to remind anyone who will listen, "But we're here.
For scaredy-cats, the good news is that the scariest part in The Boogeyman happens in the first act. After that, it's all about fearing less.
Filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig and producer James L. Brooks shared their thoughts on important decisions made for their film adaptation of Blume's book.
Dermot Mulroney shines in his role in Shooting Stars as Coach Keith Dambrot and champions an important win for race relations.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning director Chris Robinson reflects on the slam dunk LeBron James movie, Shooting Stars.
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster reimagines Frankenstein in an urban setting, and Denzel Whitaker discussed his role as a drug-dealing villain.
The Blackening is a hilarious horror film that started with a viral sketch, and Tim Story, Tracy Oliver, and Dewayne Perkins spoke about its creation.
Jay Pharoah, Sinqua Walls, Jermaine Fowler, X Mayo, Antoinette Robertson, and Grace Byers all spoke about the new hit horror comedy.
Set in the 1970's, Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret, is delightful and sure to be a classic adaptation of the best-selling novel by Judy Blume.
With 7 million viewers in the franchise, Lifetime has added another installment to the Seven Deadly Sins movie series, Pride, with Stephanie Mills.