#Mark Povinelli

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MIRROR MIRROR 2012

Snow White lived, she died, God rest her soul, Amen. There will be a buffet lunch served at two.

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NIGHTMARE ALLEY (2021) Grade: C

Not sure why Guillermodel Toro decided to do such a similar take from the OG movie. It was shot well, but a more modern take might have been more interesting. Even without watching the original, I'd think someone could still see how it all is going to end for the most part.

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Interview: Mark Povinelli - The return of Benjamin Lay

Interview: Mark Povinelli - The return of Benjamin Lay- #BenjaminLay #TheReturnofBenjaminLay @BenLayPlay

The world premiere of The Return of Benjamin Lay will bring to life the revolutionary mind and the remarkable tale of an utterly impossible man, for a limited four-week run at the Finborough Theatre this summer. A shepherd, sailor and prophet, the Quaker dwarf became one of the British Empire’s first abolitionists. Sweeping across the centuries, Benjamin Lay takes to the stage nearly 300 years…

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"One thing about trains: It doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on." - Conductor

Twenty years ago, The Polar Express made it's theatrical debut in cinemas across the United States. Loosely based on the 1985 children's book of the same name written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, the film was directed by Robert Zemeckis (who also directed the Back To The Future trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, etc.) With Alan Silvestri producing the film's music. Although the film's premiere was held at the Chicago International Film Fesitval on October 13th 2004, the theatrical debut took place on November 10th of that year.

Among the cast members was Tom Hanks (the voice of Woody in the Disney-Pixar Toy Story franchise) who took on the roles of Chris the Hero Boy, the Conductor, the Hobo, the Ebenezer Scrooge Puppet, Santa Claus, Chris' Father, and the narrator, although Chris' child voice was done by Daryl Sabara with additional motion capture done by Josh Hutcherson.

Other cast members include:

Nona Gaye (voice), Darrian O Driscoll (additional motion capture), Meagan Moore (singing voice), and Tinashe (motion-capture model) as Holly the Hero Girl.

Peter Scolari (motion capture), Hayden McFarland (additional motion-capture), Jimmy Bennett (voice), and Matthew Hall (singing voice) as Billy the Lonely Boy.

Eddie Deezen and Jimmy Pinchak (additional motion capture) as Know-It-All.

Michael Jeter (voice) and André Sogliuzzo (additional voice) as Steamer the Engineer and Smokey the Fireman.

Leslie Zemeckis (motion capture), Isabella Peregrina (voice) and Ashly Holloway (additional motion capture) as Sister Sarah and Chris' Mother.

Dylan Cash as a Boy on the Train.

Brendan King and Andy Pellick as the Pastry Chefs.

Josh Eli, Rolandes Hendricks, Jon Scott, Sean Scott, Mark Mendonca, Mark Goodman, Gregory Gast, and Gordon Hart as the Waiters.

Julene Renee as Red Head Girl and an Elf.

Chris Coppola and Connor Matheus (additional motion capture) as Gus the Toothless Boy and an Elf.

Phil Fondacaro, Debbie Lee Carrington, Mark Povinelli, and Ed Gale as the Elves.

Charles Fleischer as the Elf General.

Steven Tyler as the Elf Lieutenant and Elf Singer.

The locomotive that pulls the train is based on No. 1225, an N-1 class 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type locomotive that was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in October 1941 to pull freight trains for the Pere Marquette Railway. The locomotive's design and sounds were used for the Polar Express while the whistle came from Sierra Railway No. 3, a 4-6-0 "Ten Wheeler" locomotive built by the Rogers Locomotive and Machine Works March 26, 1891.

Upon it's release, the film was met with mixed reviews with many people labeling the film as a "Christmas Classic" and others criticizing the film's characters as "lifeless zombies". The movie recieved a Rotten Tomatoes score of 56% but had otherwise performed successfully in the box office at $318.2 million reaching over the film's budget of $165-170 million. Over the years follwing it's theatrical debut, the film would be released to home media both on DVD and VHS with occasional DVD releases from time to time.

Like all films, The Polar Express also has marketing and other promotional materials. One example comes in the form of games based on the film such as a PS2 game of the same name, a Ticket Chase game, a Train Adventure game, and so forth. Another example is with model railroad and toy train companies such as Lionel and Brio have made various train sets based on the Polar Express train.

A third example includes various Polar Express-themed train ride events loosely based on the train's journey taking place at various heritage railroads during the Christmas season such as on the Durango & Silverton, Grand Canyon Railway, the B&O Railroad Museum, and even from Pere Marquette 1225, although under the name of "North Pole Express". In addition, SeaWorld Orlando did a temporary Christmas Layover of the Wild Arctic motion simulator ride called the "Polar Express Experience" from 2007 to 2015. Other forms of marketing, promotional materials, and merch has come or have came in the form of various board games such as a matching game and Train-opoly, a book showcasing the film's concept art, and even a limited edition cereal.

Despite what some people think of the movie, The Polar Express continues to remain one of the most iconic Christmas movies to this day making occasional returns to cinemas during the Christmas season alongside various other Christmas movies. In fact, this is my number one favorite Christmas movie of all time not just because I'm obviously a railfan, but it's also because that this was the first ever movie I have seen in the theaters. It was this film, alongside Thomas The Tank Engine and I Love Toy Trains, that have gotten me into steam locomotives and trains in general.

To Robert Zemeckis, Alan Silvestri, Tom Hanks, and everyone else who took part in the making of this film, thank you. Happy 20th anniversary to The Polar Express!

Models and Route by: K&L Trainz, Auran and Download Station

The Polar Express C) Warner Bros.

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Title: Water for Elephants

Rating: PG-13

Director: Francis Lawrence

Cast: Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider, Jim Norton, Hal Holbrook, Donna W. Scott, Richard Brake, Stephen Monroe Taylor, Mark Povinelli, Ken Foree, Scott MacDonald, James Frain, Sam Anderson, John Aylward, Brad Greenquist

Release year: 2011

Genres: drama, romance

Blurb: Impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker, but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena and the elephant she must ride.

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Nightmare Alley (2021) Guillermo del Toro

March 17th 2022

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Films Watched in 2022:

20. Nightmare Alley (2021) - Dir. Guillermo del Toro

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At the 'Nightmare Alley,' the Circus Gets Pretty Dark

Nightmare Alley (CREDIT: Kerry Hayes/20th Century Studios) Starring: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, David Straitharn, Holt McCallany, Mark Povinelli, Mary Steenburgen, Clifton Collins Jr., Tim Blake Nelson, Jim Beaver Director: Guillermo del Toro Running Time: 150 Minutes Rating: R for Some Gunfire and a Little Hanky…

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Nightmare Alley (2021) Review

Nightmare Alley (2021) Review

Stanton Carlisle is an ambitious man who can easily manipulate people into getting what he wants and becoming a carny will see him attempt to steal talents and create an impressive life for himself, although female psychologist Dr Lilith Ritter is more than a match. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (more…)

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📽 Water for Elephants (2011)

I don’t know what it is about Christoph Waltz, but it seems like I keep choosing movies with him without even knowing. Honestly, I watched this movie for my sister because she loves Robert Pattinson. I’m glad I watched it though, because I enjoyed it. It’s not super action-packed, but there is some suspense. And the story is told in a way that draws you in and gets you completely invested. At least that’s how it was with my family. It’s captivating.

Sex/nudity: 3/10 (implied sex, talk about sex, kissing, brief topless women)

Language: 2/10 (mild)

Violence: 5/10 (violence against humans and animals, blood, fighting, death)

Overall rating: 8/10

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Seamus the Leprechaun was irritating. The actor wasn't very good either.

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Please watch Mirror Mirror 

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🎅 Countdown to Christmas 🎄

Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.

THE POLAR EXPRESS 2004 ⋅ dir. Robert Zemeckis

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Title: Mirror Mirror

Rating: PG

Director: Tarsem Singh

Cast: Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Martin Klebba, Jordan Prentice, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Ronald Lee Clark, Robert Emms, Mare Winningham, Michael Lerner, Sean Bean, Bonnie Bentley

Release year: 2012

Genres: adventure, fantasy, comedy, romance

Blurb: After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress queen schemes to marry a handsome, wealthy prince. There's just one problem: he's in love with a beautiful princess, Snow White. Now, joined by seven rebellious dwarves, Snow White launches an epic battle of good versus evil.

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El Callejón De Las Almas Perdidas… Suspenso De Altura

El Callejón De Las Almas Perdidas… Suspenso De Altura

Remake de la cinta del mismo nombre de1947 que narra como un joven va por el mundo huyendo de un secreto, que conforme avanza en su búsqueda de redención, se topará con la mujer de su vida y la oportunidad de salir de la pobreza de una vez por todas, gracias al mentalismo. Sin embargo tarde que temprano todos deberán pagar por sus pecados. (more…)