About the 2017 Movies...

·         “Logan” is excellent, powerful and emotive. “Logan” is powerful by the realities regarding the old age and loneliness; and it is emotive by the closing chapters.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH3OxVFvTeg

·         “Ghost in the Shell” did not have the reception that could have achieved and at the same time, thanks to the beautiful and talented Scarlett Johansson, this production was saved.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRkb1X9ovI4

·         “The Fate of the Furious” is a perfect formula of speed, action and humor; with the great success of Charlize Theron.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwMKRevYa_M

·         “The Boss Baby” is a great story about brothers and imagination.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k397HRbTtWI

·         “Wonder Woman” is a masterful production and a powerful paradigm for generations. Wonder Woman inspire to recognize: We can make real the powerful heroism with talents in the correct way and good heart.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSB4wGIdDwo

·         “The Mummy” is a great example that the world needs, in uncommon times, uncommon heroes.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzorZUuZqEI

·         “War for the Planet of the Apes” is an epic and excellent production. “War for the Planet of the Apes” has an intense drama with new concepts and very realistic effects; and also, is a great tribute to the original production from 1968. It is a perfect formula with action and heart!

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxjPjPzQ1iU

·         “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” is based on French science fiction comics series. Clearly Cara Delevingne and Rihanna were the best part of the film.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3aOg6_7cEc

·         “Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2” is a heroic masterpiece with rhythm, drama, action, humor, great effects and dimensions of the true love.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW1BIid8Osg

·         “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a good movie; the participation of Michael Keaton was masterful and the performance of the attractive Laura Harrier as Liz was phenomenal.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiTECkLZ8HM

·         “Justice League” has a dynamic drama with good concepts and very realistic effects; a promissory relationship between Batman and Wonder Woman; and also, brings a powerful message of HOPE (essential for the present time and beyond).

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9-DM9uBtVI&t=33s

·         “Thor: Ragnarok” is an epic, funny and balanced production. “Thor: Ragnarok” has a dynamic drama with good concepts and very realistic effects; a great gladiatorial contest; a magistral performance by Cate Blanchett and a good revelation in Tessa Thompson; and also, A very well treated balance of drama and fun.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H84al-zYhq8&t=26s

·         “Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi” is a drama about the growth of the characters and the conflicts (more intense the inside conflicts). More than the theme and debate about the original books from the Jedi order, the effects and the plot are great.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0CbN8sfihY

·         “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a great tribute to a creative concept; with positive messages.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O2G5uOHKn0  

>>> When hope triumphs... <<< 

--Gerardo L. Berríos

There is a time when it is possible be creative.

There is a moment when it is possible to believe again.

There is a new dimension when it is possible to survive against all predictions.

There is a world when it is possible to be victorious in harmony with the just merit.

There is a scenario when it is possible to be part of the solutions with heroism.

There is a drama when it is possible to rewrite the history.     

  

When hope triumphs... Is the real new realization!

Special Mentions:

·         “Kong: Skull Island” is the best and more creative concept from a classic. The combination of outstanding drama and effects, along with Brie Larson, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson and John C. Reilly, was really explosive.          

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44LdLqgOpjo

·         “Batman vs. Two-Face” is a great legacy from Adam West, William Shatner, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar; and the epic and heroic tribute for generations. The project must continue….       

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VD0kfTeznE  

No es quejarse de la Navidad…

En la historia de pueblo en Puerto Rico, nuestros jíbaros enseñaban que aun en los más difíciles momentos, uno no se podía quejar de la Navidad, porque si uno se quejaba de la Navidad, Dios castigaba a uno. El propósito de eso no era fomentar conformismo o justificaciones, o encuevarse a lo insularista y evadir temas fundamentales. El propósito era vivir el mayor respeto en la fe, al no perder de perspectiva que la razón de ser de la Navidad es recordar y reconocer el nacimiento de Jesús.

Puerto Rico vive retos antes impensables. Son tiempos atípicos en que el tiempo navideño es muy necesario para fortalecer la voluntad inquebrantable, los lazos solidarios y todo lo grande que se forja con amor, fe, visión, sabiduría y todo el ser.

Eso no significa que sea malo sentir dolor o debilidades. Eso no significa que sea pecaminoso cuestionar por qué, en el análisis del camino recorrido hasta la actual, las cosas no están como deberían estar. Eso significa que:

·         Es bueno el rostro sonriente en Navidad, pero que sea de verdad y no artificial por aparentar; es más digno un rostro serio con buen corazón que un disfraz de falsedad.

·         Es bueno el ánimo festivo en Navidad, pero que sea de verdad y no por un alboroto externo con vacío interior por ansias tergiversadas de aceptación; es más digna la sobriedad respetable que la estridencia que empalaga.

·         Es bueno en principio enfatizar en los temas agradables, pero que no sea para tirar al olvido a los enfermos y tantas personas que sufren; es más digna la acción solidaria con personas en soledad y almas que viven cada día en forma heroica, que seguir “la fiesta” como si togo estuviese bien, con egoísmo y soberbia.

·         Es bueno en principio el lema de “Puerto Rico se levanta”, pero se daña si se emplea para no cuestionar lo que obstaculiza la más efectiva y rápida restauración del país (que debe tener el norte de forjar algo mejor a lo que había antes del azote huracanado); es más digno jamaquear corazones y conciencias constructivamente, que manipular y limitar horizontes.

·         Es bueno el significado de resiliencia como “la capacidad que tiene una persona o un grupo de recuperarse frente a la adversidad para seguir proyectando el futuro”; pero se daña cuando se busca frenar toda acción de cuestionar y de buscar la verdad, o convertir lo de recuperación y de ajuste, en formas de tratar de justificar unas realidades como que siempre deben ser así, o de confinarse en más de lo mismo sin expectativas de cambio (eso es conformismo y estancamiento). En tiempo navideño, porque Jesús fue revolucionario con amor y mensaje de sanidad y redención, veo que hay muchas ocasiones en que la disidencia (saber no rendirse y defender la justicia) y la resistencia (saber ser firmes y solidarios en lo correcto) son lo mejor.

   

En fin, no es quejarse de la Navidad lo que procede; y es de lo peor, estigmatizar a la queja razonable como que es incorrecta en el tiempo navideño. Lo que procede es educar mejor sobre la queja debida, y acentuar lo que genera genuino gozo navideño.

Lo que procede es hacer valer el respeto a la dignidad humana en todo tiempo; es quejarse dignamente por lo que así procede, en pos de corregir injusticias y lograr soluciones reales. Lo que procede es reconocer la verdad, entender las causas de los problemas, asumir responsabilidades, buscar definir mejor el Proyecto de Vida y entonces, hacer del tiempo navideño, un buen momento para redefinir estrategias, buscar crecer como seres humanos y afirmar el mayor deseo de conciencia y corazón de consagrar nuevos testimonios de plena realización y bien para el mundo.  

Ashley Benson: The great revelation, breathtaking presence and gifted talent in “Pixels”, and beyond…

“Pixels” is EXCELLENT (in capital letters); is one of the Best movies of the 2015. It is a great seed. Main credits:

Directed by Chris Columbus.

Adam Sandler                      Brenner

Kevin James                        President Will Cooper

Michelle Monaghan             Violet

Peter Dinklage                    Eddie

Josh Gad                            Ludlow Lamonsoff

Matt Lintz                            Matty Van Patten

Brian Cox                            Admiral Porter

Sean Bean                          Corporal Hill (SAS Officer)

Jane Krakowski                  First Lady Jane Cooper

Dan Aykroyd                      1982 Championship MC

Affion Crockett                    Sergeant Dylan Cohan

Lainie Kazan                       Mickey Lamonsoff

Ashley Benson                  Lady Lisa

Denis Akiyama                    Professor Iwatani

Congratulations to the stars in front and behind the cameras.

All generations are motivated to see “Pixels”:

·         One great and significant motive to see “Pixels”: To see an explosive combination of histrionic talents and powerful effects.

·         One historic motive to see “Pixels”: The validity of the lessons from the ‘80s.

·         One logic motive to see “Pixels”: To see a revolutionary and excellent movie. 

Lady Lisa (masterfully incarnated by Ashley Benson in “Pixels”, one of the best movies from the 2015) brings the most powerful response to an idealistic, sincere a heroic soul.

Ashley Benson: She has natural beauty and outstanding presence. Certainly, she is a brilliant soul. Thanks for affirm the hope in generations. Be wise and blessed.

·         “This world is but a canvas to our imagination”. --Henry David Thoreau

·         "Women are the real architects of society". --Harriet Beecher Stowe

                           

·         “Beauty is that which is simultaneously attractive and sublime”. --Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

                        

·         “Life is either a great adventure or nothing.” --Helen Keller

·         “It isn't all over; everything has not been invented; the human adventure is just beginning”. --Gene Roddenberry (creator of Star Trek)

Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAHprLW48no

Lady Lisa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpvxLB4ASc

Meet Lady Lisa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-611tXJIC4

“Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi” is a testimony of evolution.

“Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi” is excellent, powerful and emotive; it is a testimony of evolution. “Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi” main credits:

Directed by Rian Johnson.

Mark Hamill                         Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher                       Leia Organa

Adam Driver                        Kylo Ren

Daisy Ridley                        Rey

John Boyega                       Finn

Oscar Isaac                         Poe Dameron

Andy Serkis                         Snoke

Lupita Nyong'o                    Maz Kanata

Domhnall Gleeson              General Hux

Anthony Daniels                 C-3PO

Gwendoline Christie           Captain Phasma

Kelly Marie Tran                 Rose Tico

Laura Dern                         Vice Admiral Holdo

Benicio Del Toro                 DJ

Frank Oz                            Yoda (voice)

Billie Lourd                          Lieutenant Connix

Joonas Suotamo                Chewbacca

Amanda Lawrence             Commander D'Acy

Jimmy Vee                          R2-D2

Brian Herring                      BB-8

Dave Chapman                  BB-8

Congratulations to the stars in front and behind the cameras.

“Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi” is a drama about the growth of the characters and the conflicts (more intense the inside conflicts). More than the theme and debate about the original books from the Jedi order, the effects and the plot are great.

The factor that transcends science fiction and the details that could have perfected the development of the characters: The formative stages, aging and death are part of the natural evolution; and the generational relays are a constant reality. What makes the difference, is to inspire generations with good historical conscience, constructive perspective (with solid roots), and the promotion of integral growth; these factors promote good human quality and the most harmonious dimension of the Force.

“Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi” is a new dimension of the Force and another chapter of the legend created by George Lucas; a successful motive to promote the attention to the future final chapter of the new trilogy. May the Force be with all.

·         “'Star Wars' is fun, it’s exciting, its inspirational, and people respond to that. It's what they want”. --George Lucas

Trailer #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn0WzX3OcAU

Final Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1RAvnPxr2E&t=45s 

New Star Destroyer Attack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yomBu2pH_sU

Cast Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyyqOVRXOQA

European Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSt5bvtZMSw

Wishes Disney Listened to Lucas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PT2vA0OYSU  

George Lucas Impressed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwIe8nLwZMY