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Solo: A Star Wars Story Review

May 25, 2018 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

When I first heard that Solo: A Star Wars Story was being made,  I wasn't quite sure how I felt about it.  My first question was: Is this really a story that needs to be told?  My son, Jon and I were discussing this very thing as we drove to the screening of the film - about an hour and a half away. (In California we measure distances by drive ...

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The Solo: A Star Wars Story Junket Was Out of This World

May 23, 2018 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

A long ago, in a galaxy far, far away... When I first saw those words crawling across a screen back in May of 1977, I didn't realize that the film, Star Wars, would have such an impact on my life for years and years to come. That first viewing cemented my relationship with the characters, Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Obi-wan, and Darth Vader. I would ...

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 – Movie Review

May 5, 2017 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

A few years ago when the original Guardians of the Galaxy came out, I have to admit that from seeing the trailer, I didn't think I would like it. (I know. Don't judge me.) But if I've learned anything in all my years of reviewing films, it's that most times you can't count on the trailer to give you a complete picture (pun intended) of the entire ...

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 – The Junket

May 3, 2017 By Marta Darby 4 Comments

Kurt Russell. Chris Pratt. Sylvester Stallone.  There was a fabulous line up of starts at the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 junket. But these three own my heart.  I'm not giving anything away here by telling you that Kurt Russell plays Ego in the new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. Ego just happens to be Peter Quill's dad. I'll review the film in ...

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Disney’s Moana Amazes and Delights

November 23, 2016 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

Disney Animation has done it again. Their latest offering, Moana, is full of adventure, great characters and yes, catchy songs.  f Breaking the mold of the Disney princesses that have gone before her, Moana (voiced by newcomer Auli’i  Cravalho) is an adventurous and delightfully smart 16 year-old. The daughter of Chief Tui (voiced by Temuera ...

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Disney’s “Moana” Press Junket Was So. Much. Fun.

November 21, 2016 By Marta Darby 1 Comment

I probably should start with a disclaimer that I think every single press junket is fun. It's always such a treat to interact with the collection of impressive talent that bring your favorite films to life.  This was especially true of the creative folks assembled for the Moana press junket I recently attended. You can't beat Disney when it ...

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Disney’s Princess Moana is Fierce

November 2, 2016 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

Walt Disney Animation Studios has done it again. No one is surprised, of course. When the Disney animators take on a project, they commit heart and soul. That's why Disney films are all instant classics. It's in their DNA.I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek at the making of MOANA and spending a day with the crew who brought her to ...

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The Real Life Inspirations for Disney’s Queen of Katwe: Interview with Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi

September 30, 2016 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

The newest Disney film, Queen of Katwe opens today in theaters everywhere. I am telling everyone I know to GO SEE IT. Not only because it's such an amazing story, but because it's an amazing TRUE story.  I had the privilege of sitting down with the real life 20-year-old, Phiona Mutesi (played by newcomer Madina Nalwanga) - she is the Ugandan chess ...

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Director Mira Nair’s Passion for Queen of Katwe

September 29, 2016 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

It's always fun interviewing a director. It gives you a new and different perspective of the filmmaking process. As you know, I was in LA last week spending time interviewing the cast and director of Queen of Katwe. I also got to walk the Red Carpet at the premiere, which I'm going to keep talking about every single time I can, but that's not ...

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Exclusive Interview with Lupita Nyong’o and the Kids from Queen of Katwe

September 27, 2016 By Marta Darby Leave a Comment

As part of my adventures in LA last week, not only did I get to walk the Red Carpet for the Premiere of Disney's Queen of Katwe, I also had the amazing opportunity to sit around a table along with 24 other amazing bloggers and chat with the lovely and talented Lupita Nyong'o and the fabulous actors who play her kids in the ...

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I have a gift for you today on the blog. 🎁 Thes I have a gift for you today on the blog. 🎁 These Classic Cuban Crema de Vie printable labels designed by the lovely and talented @lucyruthdarby // I also share the recipe for our amazing Cuban egg nog. // 🇨🇺❤️ Merry Christmas, my friends.🎄 #itsacubanthing
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Bacon Guava Cream Cheese Bites. You should totally Bacon Guava Cream Cheese Bites. You should totally make these for Thanksgiving. Also, practice taking bows and saying, “it was nothing.” 🇨🇺🎉🏆 Here’s the link -  bit.ly/GuavaBites #thefoodofmypeople #guavabites
A big a Thank You shoutout to @santayanajwlrs in M A big a Thank You shoutout to @santayanajwlrs in Miami for this gorgeous Celia Cruz quarter which they made into a FINE piece of jewelry. 🤩🇨🇺💃🏻🎶
I’ll be wearing it with great pride.
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Have you seen the new Celia Cruz quarters?? 🇨🇺💰
Well, Santayana has designed this gorgeous piece of jewelry. Seriously. 🤩
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My good friends at @albisacandles are celebrating My good friends at @albisacandles are celebrating that 5 Years ago they introduced the amazing Cuban Bread Candle into the world.🌎
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