http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php Copyright 2010, Joey Cruz Joey Cruz en-US SPHPBLOG 0.5.1 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100902-205539 In other words - One of the finest sub-genres of movie making - over the top action, in your face machismo, and ladies that make any man's heart stoke with desire and a not so subtle message. MACHETE has raised all of these qualities to a fine art level.

Danny Trejo IS the legendary hero, Machete. A man repeatedly betrayed by the law, nation and brotherhood he values. Machete as a film features the magnification of current American political turmoil surrounding immigration and human rights. Although many of the themes are met with in your face grit and explosiveness, they are no less passionate in their telling of how the entitled feed their superiority with backhanded political dealings and martyrdom. Loyalty and revenge drive Machete as a film.
His allies include Sartana, an Immigration officer (Jessica Alba) working the immigration beat when the line blurs for her between the law and what she knows is right; Michelle Rodriguez maintains her no-nonsense, attitude aggressive role as Luz / She', the mythical leader of a network helping undercut an immigrant hating, homicidal Senator. Cheech Marin is The Padre of the bent halo, not quite as beautiful as Machete's other compatriots but no less passionate for the cause.

There is no lack of villainy in Machete. Steven Segal is Torrez, International Drug Kingpin who has tormented Machete at every turn, starting with Machete's family; Robert DeNiro is the aforementioned immigrant hating, homicidal Senator McLaughlin who feeds American's fears of being overrun and destitute. Senator McLaughlin is just trying to guide his flock in the right direction, the American Way, and possibly a little deadly force; Don Johnson is the good old boy leader of an unofficial vigilante border patrol hunting party and the puppet master, Booth (Jeff Fahey, the grisly helicopter pilot Frank from LOST).

Danny Trejo is a household face now, seen often in Tarantino and Rodriguez films, which usually feature Trejo as a knife wielding, tattooed, bad guy. Trejo's troubled past with the law and prison may be an indication to his career direction. Troubled early years grew to become 11-years incarceration in places like San Quentin and Folsom, for various violent crimes. Trejo's successful rehabilitation and his decisions that followed won him the opportunity to become the main villain in an Eric Roberts' film.

Built through blood, guts, sweat and action, Machete, is a visceral ride back to the days of an eye-for-an-eye and don't cross the people. Otherwise, you may find the sharp edge of Machete in your face.

Go See It Now!!
]]> http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100902-205539 Joey Cruz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:55:39 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=09&entry=entry100902-205539 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100902-194539 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100902-194539 Joey Cruz Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:45:39 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=09&entry=entry100902-194539 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100830-202928
Enter the raffle for an Xbox 360 along with games, play Resident Evil 5 on scene, and enter for screening tickets for Resident Evil Afterlife 3-D.
]]> http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100830-202928 Joey Cruz Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:29:28 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100830-202928 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100830-122823 The Sweetzer family's daughter, Nell, played by the endearing Ashley Bell, has been acting oddly and there have been many strange occurrences surrounding her on their farm. Nell's father Louis has suffered many tragedies and is at his faith's end with the possibility that his daughter is possessed by demons.
Cotton must question his true beliefs in order try and save Nell.

The entire film is outstanding with its tongue in cheek revelations on how a modern exorcism might be used to scam those who have nowhere else to turn. Ashley Bell is amazing as Nell who wavers from sweetly innocent to painfully possessed by something outside herself.
Many clues are hinted at throughout the story and will leave you, at times, more horrified at the possibilities outside the realms of the devil. Man can be more evil than anything imaginable. Up to the very end, everyone has a different theory of what is actually happening to Nell.
The ending suffers from the Hollywood current staple of having to create a twist from left field. It does not do the rest of this outstanding cast and film justice.
Creepy, Nell is comparable to a young Linda Blair in the way she makes you love her and feel sorry for her and then scares the pants off of you.

THE LAST EXORCISM rates a 3 out of 5 stars.

Joey Cruz - RavenLoches.com]]> http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100830-122823 Joey Cruz Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:28:23 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100830-122823 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100826-230350
There is a promotional event Saturday at the Florida Mall JCPenny from 2 - 3:30. 5 time Olympic Medalist Nastia Liukin is having a Meet & Greet for her "Supergirl by Nastia" line of young girls clothing, and ORLANDO is the last city on the tour.

She believes young ladies should be empowered to be who they are. The Supergirl S-Shield is a universally recognized symbol, this coupled with Nastia’s passion for sports and fashion makes for a heroic combination.

Please email me for details or if you are going. Thanks very much.]]> http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100826-230350 Joey Cruz Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:03:50 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100826-230350 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100819-122333 The rest of the screening tickets will be available on Saturday, August 21st at 11 am.

PLAY n TRADE is taking advanced orders on Call of Duty BLACK OPS, and of course, HALO: REACH!
The screening for GOING THE DISTANCE, starring Justin Long and Drew Barrymore, is Tuesday August 24th at the Winter Park Regal Cinemas at 7:30 pm. Seats are limited to first come first served basis and go fast, please arrive EARLY!

Lottery Ticket and The Last Exorcism reviews will be posted this week so you can decide if you want to laugh or die! HAHAHAHA!
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If you are not a member, and I highly recommend becoming one, tickets will be available on Saturday, August 14th starting at 11 am.

While you're there, ask about membership as it gets you all sorts of specials, sales and of course, InSide access to RavenLoches Entertainment events.

The screening for LOTTERY TICKET is Monday, August 16th (my wife's Birthday - DON'T FORGET!) at 7:30 pm at the Regal Winter Park theater.

Come early as there is always a line and seats are limited.]]> http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100812-125934 Joey Cruz Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:59:34 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100812-125934 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100812-122256
Director Stallone, knew what he wanted when assembling the cast of mostly pre-21st Century mercenaries. The polish is worn off but the grit remains.

Action films have taken a sleek, technological spin in recent history. There was nothing pretty about The Dirty Dozen and even though there are few Oscar winning actors in The Expendables, these are the guys you want on your team. Bourne may be a finely honed blade, but The Expendables are a big, beefy fist to the gut.

The Expendables is Full Throttle TestoStallone!

Joey Cruz - RavenLoches Entertainment]]> http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100812-122256 Joey Cruz Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:22:56 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100812-122256 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100719-233057
Jupiter's gravity is playing with Mars' orbit and causing it to come closer to the Earth.

In August 2010, Mars will rise in the East at about 10 pm and reach it's highest point near 3 am.

The climax of these movements will be on August 27th, 2010, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach it's highest point by 12:30 am. Mars could appear as large as the moon with the naked eye during this period.

Mars will be approx. 34,649,589 miles from the Earth and will appear as the brightest object in the night sky, aside from the moon.

This event will never be seen again by anyone who is currently alive.

- Paraphrased by Joey Cruz from United Space Alliance.

]]> http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100719-233057 Joey Cruz Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:30:57 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=07&entry=entry100719-233057 http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100714-015713
Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the screening. We had a good time with the trivia and give-aways, even though there are always the few that feel that they should always get something, I think a good job was done to make sure that everyone has a fair chance.

Our next film coming-up is CATS & DOGS: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.

Not sure when tickets will be available but the screening is Monday July 26th at Regal Winter Park at 7:30 pm.

Make sure you check out POP CITY COMICS too (o:

See you in the dark.

Joey]]> http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/index.php?entry=entry100714-015713 Joey Cruz Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:57:13 GMT http://www.ravenloches.com/blog/comments.php?y=10&m=07&entry=entry100714-015713