The Rogers Revue

Movie Revue: Alita: Battle Angel

Join the Battle with Alita

February 16, 2019 Derrick Dunn Movie Reviews, Movies

An adaptation of the manga series “Gunnm” also known “Battle Angel makes its way to the big screen in 20th Century Fox’s Alita: Battle Angel from director Robert Rodriguez. It’s the year 2563, and the earth as we know it is no more. One day, scientist Dr. Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz) discovers a broken female cyborg in a junkyard. Realizing that the cyborg has a functional human brain, Dr. Ido decides to rebuild the cyborg, naming her Alita, after his late daughter.

Revue: Disney on Ice presents the Worlds of Enchantment at Capital One Arena

Disney is Cool on Ice in DC

February 16, 2019 Beth Korman Arts & Entertainment, Family Events

February 14 was a lovely day for many children and adults to see Disney on Ice at the Capital One Arena. My friends and I enjoyed a pre-show event which included mini burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, pretzels with cheese, veggies, fruit, popcorn and cupcakes. We all got mouse ears to get in the mood for our photo with Mickey Mouse. Many people got their face painted or wore costumes dressing as their favorite Disney characters.

Movie Revue: Happy Death Day 2 U

Blow Out the Candles With Happy Death Day 2U

February 15, 2019 Derrick Dunn Movie Reviews, Movies

When the studio logo for Universal Pictures Happy Death Day 2U split into three separate screens before the film starts, I knew that I was in for a treat. The sequel to Blumhouse Productions 2017’s surprise hit Happy Death Day once again find our heroine Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) reliving the same day until she solves a problem.

Starts streaming Thursday, February 14 on Hulu

Unbanned: The Legend of AJ1 to make exclusive streaming debut on Hulu

February 13, 2019 TRR News Television, Television News

Hulu and Lionsgate today announce that UNBANNED: THE LEGEND OF AJ1, the powerful and inspiring true story of how Air Jordan 1 (AJ1) transcended sport to become a global phenomenon, will stream exclusively on Hulu. From first time filmmaker Dexton Deboree, the documentary interviews culture-defining titans, including NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan himself, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Lena Waithe, Carmelo Anthony, Chuck D, and Phil Knight among others, to explore how AJ1 was not just a sneaker, but a worldwide movement that broke through barriers of race, age, and gender to define the culture in which we now live. Lionsgate acquired the documentary which is set to make its exclusive streaming debut on Hulu on February 14.

Jazmine Sullivan, Maimouna Youssef (a.k.a Mumu Fresh), MC Lyte, and more join BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ founder Beverly Bond for the inaugural three-day music and empowerment festival launching on International Women’s Day

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, BONDVISION Media & BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ Collaborate to present the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival

February 11, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment

The Kennedy Center, BONDVISON Media, and BLACK GIRLS ROCK! collaborate to co-produce the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival (BGR!FEST), an immersive live experience designed to celebrate the music and culture of Black women artists, thought leaders, and creatives. The three-day event will take place on International Women’s Day weekend, March 8–10.

Jessica Swale's Nell Gwynn at the Folger Shakespeare Library

Nell Gwynn: Breaking Glass Ceilings at a Time when Theaters Didn’t Have Ceilings

February 10, 2019 Jaya Ghosh Theatre, Theatre Reviews

“They’ve put a woman on the stage!” Nell Gwynn (Alison Luff) becomes a stage sensation in England. (Also pictured l to r: Catherine Flye, Quinn Franzen, Christopher Dinolfo, Kevin Collins.) Photo by Brittany Diliberto.

Nell Gwynn is the tale of one of the first female actresses in Shakespearean times, and her journey from orange seller, to actress, to mistress of King Charles II, and back to the theater. It’s a lighthearted, feel good performance, that’ll have you laughing out loud while celebrating the eponymous heroine.

Star Trek Discovery’s Ethan Peck Beams Down to Shore Leave 41

February 10, 2019 TRR News Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

SHORE LEAVE, one of the oldest and largest all-volunteer sci-fi & media conventions in existence, is very proud to announce a special guest appearance by breakout star ETHAN PECK, known for his role as a young Mr. Spock on the CBS All-Access series Star Trek: Discovery.

Shore Leave is a 3-day festival that celebrates the best in science fiction and fantasy, past and present. Special events include Q&A and autograph sessions with our guest stars, an Art Show and Auction, a costume contest, Read more

Movie Revue "What Men Want"

Henson’s Natural Charm Saves What Men Want

February 9, 2019 Derrick Dunn Movie Reviews, Movies

What Women Want receives a gender swap remake in director Adam Shankman’s What Men Want from Paramount Pictures. Taraji P. Henson portrays Ali Davis a successful sports agent trying to avoid sexism in her male-dominated ad agency office. When Ali is passed up by her boss Nick (Brian Bosworth) for yet another promotion, she decides that a girls’night will help boost her morale.

Galentine’s Day Celebration! Bridesmaids screening and party

February 8, 2019 TRR News Movie News, Movies

Grab your bestie and come celebrate Galentine’s Day with screenings of the classic film BRIDESMAIDS, along with live music and drinks on Wednesday, February 13th at Warner Bros. Theater at the National Museum of American History

Television Review: Hulu's Pen15

Hulu’s Pen15 Raises the Bar for the Coming of Age Comedy

February 8, 2019 Cortland Jacoby Television, Television Reviews

Bad haircuts. Questionable fashion choices. Changing bodies. Masturbation. Devastatingly awkward moments. I think it is safe to say that no one would voluntarily go back to middle school, but comedians Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle did revisit the most humbling time in a person’s life and infused all the age’s awkwardness and heart into the Hulu show Pen15. Premiering this Friday and produced by The Lonely Island, the show gives an honest depiction of 13-year-old girls trying to navigate the trials and tribulations of middle school and growing up. It’s just that the leads are played by 30 somethings.