#Michael Bofshever

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Michael Bofshever's IMDb page really is a juxtaposition worthy of a Renaissance painting, huh?

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CALIFICACIÓN PERSONAL: 7 / 10

Título Original: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

Año:  2019

Duración: 122 min

País:  Estados Unidos  

Dirección: Vince Gilligan  

Guion:   Vince Gilligan  

Música:  Dave Porter

Fotografía: Marshall Adams

Reparto: Aaron Paul, Matt Jones, Charles Baker, Jesse Plemons, Krysten Ritter, Scott Shepherd, Tom Bower, Scott MacArthur, Tess Harper, Robert Forster, Larry Hankin, Kevin Rankin, Johnny Ortiz, Marla Gibbs, Brendan Sexton III, Michael Bofshever, Bryan Cranston, Cody Renee Cameron

Productora: Netflix, AMC, Sony Pictures Television. Distribuidora: Netflix

Género: Action; Crime; Drama

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9243946/

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**Shots of the Episode**

Barry (2018)

Season 3, Episode 7: “candy asses” (2022) Director: Bill Hader Cinematographer: Carl Herse

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Avery Brooks as Commander Benjamin Sisko 1993 in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine “Progress“

http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Progress_(episode)

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The Nowhere Inn

The Nowhere Inn    [trailer]

St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, but when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre.

She makes her point well, in a fun and playful way, and on all kinds of levels, that one should not confuse the real person with the artist persona created for performance purposes. But it's also a bit thin for a whole movie.

Whenever I hear Annie Clark, I still first think of Anne Clark.

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A Dogs Purpose Movie Review

Director: Lasse Hallström. Writer: W. Brice Ca,erpm, Cathryn Michan, Audrey Wells, Maya Forbes, Wally Wolodarsky. 2017

Men’s best friend, we all have had a special conection with our pets, and we all know how it feels to lose them; this movie brings around an interesting concept: reincarnation, what if our childhood pet is out there just searching for a way to come back to us? It hurts to think that they are out there without us, maybe living in the streets or being abused.

On this film we follow the life, or multiple lives, of a dog and its owners, we see a glipse, or an idea, of how our pet can think of us and the way that they experience the world, the idea is original it’s funny nd heart breaking at the same time, the pace is fast and gets the point across very clearly.

I’d give it five out of five reincarnated doggies.

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sophs-style:

Nina Dobrev | Story + Rain Magazine April 2019 | Photographed by Michael Schwartz | Styled by Katie Bofshever |

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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Vince Gilligan, 2019) [A-]

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Vince Gilligan, 2019) [A-]

As a milestone in television history, “Breaking Bad” hooked the audiences throughout 5 seasons of 62 episodes. Even the series ended in 2013, people are still deeply fascinated by the toxic relationship between this chemistry teacher and his poisonous student, and the complex underground world constructed by drugs and crime. “Breaking Bad” has always focused on the cause and effect. All the…

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Teljesen felesleges, mégis imádjuk - El Camino: A Breaking Bad movie (2019)

Teljesen felesleges, mégis imádjuk – El Camino: A Breaking Bad movie (2019)

Hat évvel ezelőtt, mikor egy fergeteges finálé keretén belül véget ért a világ egyik legsikeresebb sorozata, a Breaking Bad, senki sem gondolta volna, hogy 2019-ben újra belecsöppenhetünk a széria világába, méghozzá egy film keretében. Sok rajongó tartott az El Caminótól, leginkább azért, mert úgy gondolták, egy tökéletes lezárást kár megbolygatni. Én személy szerint nem kedveltem annyira a…

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Teljesen felesleges, mégis imádjuk - El Camino: A Breaking Bad movie (2019)

Teljesen felesleges, mégis imádjuk – El Camino: A Breaking Bad movie (2019)

Hat évvel ezelőtt, mikor egy fergeteges finálé keretén belül véget ért a világ egyik legsikeresebb sorozata, a Breaking Bad, senki sem gondolta volna, hogy 2019-ben újra belecsöppenhetünk a széria világába, méghozzá egy film keretében. Sok rajongó tartott az El Caminótól, leginkább azért, mert úgy gondolták, egy tökéletes lezárást kár megbolygatni. Én személy szerint nem kedveltem annyira a…

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Let číslo 93 - Co se stalo 11. září 2001, ví snad každý.

Máte chuť na extra porci kvalitního filmového kousku? Na pořádnou dávku napětí, co vás přiková k sedadlu a přilepí vaše oči na hodinu a půl k plátnu? Pak mám pro vás zaručený typ…- Více na https://www.kritiky.cz/filmove-recenze/retro-filmove-recenze/2019/let-cislo-93-co-se-stalo-11-zari-2001-vi-snad-kazdy/

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Review : El Camino - A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)

Breaking Bad was more than a TV show... it was a phenomenon that altered the creative path of network TV, opened many casual viewers’ eyes to the complicated path of the antihero, and brought cinematic-level writing and cinematography to the average household.  Many veterans of TV and film found new life in the show, and a handful of actors became breakout stars based on their involvement.  One of the main actors that found monumental success and gained much acclaim was Aaron Paul, who played the unforgettable Jesse Pinkman.  Who knew that, years later, Netflix and Vince Gilligan would team up to fill us in on what’s happened to Jesse in the form of El Camino : A Breaking Bad Movie. 

After escaping the clutches of white supremacist Jack Welker (Michael Bowen) and his nephew Todd Alquist (Jesse Plemons), Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) jumps in their El Camino and hits the road.  Due to Walter White’s (Bryan Cranston) murder of Jack and his crew, the police are en-route, but Jesse avoids them and hides out with his only friends left, Skinny Pete (Charles Baker) and Badger (Matt L. Jones).  With the authorities looking for him, Jesse attempts to find hidden money that Todd alerted him to during his time as a captive, all the while trying to come to grips with the his recent, terrible past.

The way that this film picks right back up where the series left off is instantly rewarding, as the need for exposition is completely removed.  We are simply given a moment with Jesse and Mike to drive home Jesse’s ultimate goals, then we are dropped directly back into the narrative where we last viewed Jesse.  After this jump-off, we are provided a narrative that goes both forwards and backwards... we are shown what we are expected in regards to what happens to Jesse after escaping captivity, but we are also given additional information about his time spent in the captivity of Todd that further drives home his sociopathic nature.  With all of this going on, the cat and mouse game that Jesse plays with the cops feels like an afterthought despite the immediacy of the consequences.

Skinny Pete, Badger and Mike were three of my favorite characters in the Breaking Bad series, so the immediate reaffirmation of their connection to Jesse set a beautiful and immediate tone for me.  Bouncing these affirming interactions against memories of Jesse’s time with Todd, and his current struggle of avoiding the law, creates a triangle of tension and emotional instability that provides riveting levels of drama.  While the TV show made both Jesse’s time as a captive and his hate for Todd crystal clear, the deeper levels we are shown hit truly heartbreaking levels of realization as we begin to understand everything Jesse had to endure.

Vince Gilligan hasn’t lost a step at all, as his signature, unique camera work that made the TV show famous is still present.  The way that the film jumps back and forth between the present and new moments from the familiar history of the show is a strange sort of immersion that not many films are allowed to utilize.  The rich, vivid color-grading that was a signifier for the TV show plays even better in the frame of reference of film.  The dialogue is just as tense as the situations presented, with each scene tightening the vice stronger and stronger as Jesse avoids interaction where he can, and finds danger at nearly every turn when faced with interaction from non-allies.

Aaron Paul carries the wait of trauma, stress and pain like a professional throughout the course of the film, giving us different shades of it depending on where in the timeline the story is taking place.  Jesse Plemons enhances the famous detached nature of Todd by letting his even manner play against his soulless actions, as if he is completely unaware of the trail of destruction he leaves behind.  Charles Baker and Matt L. Jones jump right back into their characterizations as if they never left the roles, providing us with continued genuine and sincere moments of friendship between Jesse, Skinny Pete and Badger.  Scott MacArthur and Scott Shepherd fall right in line with the canon of interesting and diverse antagonists that those in the Breaking Bad world face.  Appearances by Jonathan Banks, Larry Hankin, Tess Harper, Michael Bofshever, and special appearances by Krysten Ritter, Robert Forster and Bryan Cranston round things out.

The dual release of El Camino : A Breaking Bad Story on Netflix and in theaters is an exciting experiment, and one that hooked me fully.  I purchased a ticket nearly a week in advance to see the film just after opening weekend, but due to my anticipation, I decided to make my critical viewing take place via Netflix.  This film is so good, however, that I am sure watching the amazing direction by Vince Gilligan on the big screen will be as rewarding as a first-time viewing.

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About a year ago now, I saw down for a drink and conversation to feel out this guy’s film he was working on and get a feel if it was legit or not. We had a long talk, and I came away hopeful but in a wait and see kind of status because I didn’t really understand it. Fast forward a year and I am happy to see all the progress Michael has made and pleased to be able to share this with you all. It was hard to nail down everything from that one conversation so I had Michael write out his answers and have posted his full responses below. His project called Humanity Stoked covers many topics but the general gist is about humanity helping humanity. We spend so much time absorbed in our day to day and see a lot of negativity out there wishing there was more that could be done…or waiting on someone else to step in. The film interviews people who make strides everyday to make the world a better place and how everyone can do so in their own lives. There’s a laundry list of names that share their stories and as with any project like this, a short summary doesn’t grasp its full spectre. Get comfortable and dive in to find out more in my interview with Michael…

Name: Michael Ian Cohen Age:  52 Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Current Location: Long Island Years skating: 44 Years

It’s about the love of humanity, the importance of living an open, loving life, giving back, and the issues that affect us all, from music and art, human rights, LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, the environment, science, activism and more.

What’s up Michael, for those who haven’t heard of it, can you briefly tell our readers what Humanity Stoked is all about? Humanity Stoked is an unprecedented feature length documentary featuring the biggest names in skateboarding, including Nyjah Huston, Bob Burnquist, Tony Hawk, Leticia Bufoni, Tony Alva, Christian Hosoi, Vanessa Torres, Brian Anderson, Chris Cole, P-Rod and many others. There’s also dozens of musicians, artists, activists, scientists and more, ALL of whom are also skaters.  What’s cool as hell is that it’s a skateboarding doc…and it’s NOT. It’s about the love of humanity, the importance of living an open, loving life, giving back, and the issues that affect us all, from music and art, human rights, LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, the environment, science, activism and more. These are the issues we dig into with everyone, and share their personal stories related to it all.  The end game is to make a film that’s totally unique, interesting as hell, and that inspires people to think more deeply about these issues. I’m not trying to tell people what to think about issues, as that would just make me part of the problem that’s dividing people. I’m trying to get to people to think more deeply and with an open mind, before jumping to conclusions and worse, voting for people that create legislation based on knee-jerk reactions, unjustified fears and twisted facts.  I also want to inspire people to live a life that’s more open, authentic, purposeful and to give back a bit more in the process. As we say at the WhatStopsYou.org Foundation,  to “Live more and give more!” It’s a beautiful mission as much as it’s a film. The fact is, we’re giving away all our distribution revenue and nobody on the crew, myself included as the producer and director gets paid. We’ve been fortunate to have some amazing people in the film and companies supporting us, including, Steve Van Doren and VANS, Wing Lam and Wahoo’s, Jet Blue, Loaded Boards and many others as well.

Tony Hawk Squawking

Why did you decide to do this? What’s your motivation? That’s a damn good question Chris. I had not been living a particularly authentic life and was ignoring the things that were critical to living a happy life, including being able to express myself creatively and doing my part to make this world a better place. It was clear to me how much activism and  volunteerism is needed right now and I wanted to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Around 2015, I began sliding into a devastating depression. I ended up in a very dark place for nearly 2 years. Often, I would just break down in tears. As I emerged from it, it became clear I had to make some fundamental changes in the way I was living.  The fact is, I was lucky enough to have some great influences in my life, especially my Grandfather, Ralph Bofshever, a FDNY member that was awarded a gold medal of valor from the Mayor of NYC in 1948. Actually, they named a day after him in Brooklyn! From the way he lived his life, I learned the importance of people helping and supporting one another in any way one can. My grandfather was never wealthy, but he volunteered his time to various causes he believed in his entire life. Wanting to pay that forward, I ended up creating a non-profit, the WhatStopsYou.org Foundation to help ensure other children had a positive inspiration in their life too. I also knew an epic documentary could have an even greater reach to inspire people to help make this world a better place if it was done right and featured interviews with the right people to make it interesting. I didn’t want to produce some preachy condescending bullshit. I’ve been skateboarding my whole life and it occurred to me I’ve only seen professional skateboarders talk about skateboarding and their social lives. I wanted to have deeper conversations with them all about some really important issues that affect us all. To make it even more interesting, I wanted to involve musicians, artists, scientists, politicians, activists, philanthropists and more. I wanted to keep with my original concept of skaters however and wondered if I could find people from all of those other areas of life, but that also happen to love skateboarding. Fortunately, I was able to pull it off and the result is the film Humanity Stoked.

You’ve got a lot of big names that have gotten involved in the project. Who from New York is on board and what do they bring to the film? Yeah, we’ve been really blessed with the support of so many iconic people who chose to be in this film and support it (the full list can be seen at www.HumanityStoked.com). From my home town of New York, we’ve got Brian Anderson, Tyshawn Jones, 6-Time Afro-Latin Jazz Grammy winner Arturo O’Farrill, Virgin Blacktop’s Charlie Samules and more. Other cool East Coast dudes include Bam Margera, Brandon Novak, Jesse Margara, McRad’s Chuck Treece, and more.  Everyone brings their own personal stories related to the issues in the film. With Tyshawn for example, we get into his childhood, growing up poor and being raised by a single mom. It’s not about just telling the story however, it’s about the value of a mother’s love and guidance and positive ways it has impacted his life. Of course, Brian Anderson gets into issues such as LGBTQ rights and equality, but so much more. The lessons people can learn from his experiences go far beyond that of one’s sexuality. Having the courage to live truly, fully, and authentically is important to all of us, and Brian’s life is a great example of that. I’m lucky to call him a good friend. With other guys like Bam and Brandon, of course we talk a lot about addiction and recovery. They’ve both spoken about that before of course, but we hit that from a different angle. Guys like O’Farrill and Treece talk about the importance music and creative expression and the way it can impact our society and even legislation. In the end, what these people bring to the film is their perspectives and personal stories of triumph, failure, giving in to fear and overcoming it as well, living life fully and giving back. Beyond the people of New York, everyone knows New York has its own energy and vibe, and that comes across for sure. We filmed all over the world, but our New York locations include all 5 boroughs, and specifically, LES, Battery Park, Long Beach, the Wythe Hotel, the Brooklyn Bowl and other iconic New York spots.

What I’m trying to do however is help make sure whatever direction we move in, wherever we end up, it’s because it’s a result of careful, open minded, reasonable contemplation, and not as a result of insecurities, ignorance, fear, hate, intolerance and the turning of our backs on science and facts in general. 

On your website it says you are raising money and awareness while making the film, how does that work and who is benefitting from it? Great question, Chris! The importance of giving back in life is a real part of the film, so we shine a light on lots of charities that many of the people in the film are involved with. Some of the famous people have their own foundations, and that’s great, but it’s important to understand each of us is already  empowered to make a difference. It’s doesn’t even have to take money. Most people don’t have the time and other resources to create and grow their own charitable foundations, but we don’t need to. Everyone can help out in any number of ways that don’t require money or even much time. Actually, Nyjah Huston speaks about that in the film specifically.  As for the money, that’s another area we’re very proud to speak about, and with hope that it can inspire others. The fact is, we are producing the entire film for free. Nobody in the cast and nobody in the crew gets paid. Even as the producer and director, I do not take a salary of any kind. The WhatStopsYou.org Foundation has already been granted its 501c3 Non-Profit status and we’re giving every cent of our film distribution revenue to it. More specifically, in addition to producing non-profit films for the betterment of humanity, the main purpose of the foundation is providing amazing leaders from the worlds of action sports, science, business, music, the arts and more, as inspirational speakers to schools, youth groups, and other qualified non-profits that would otherwise be unable to do so. I’m proud to say the vast majority of pro skaters in the film have already filmed promos for the launch of the foundation. 

BA looks like he covered the gamut of emotions here.

When the film comes out, what do you hope the impact is? It’s funny you ask that, because at the end of each interview we complete for the film, while the cameras are still rolling, that’s one of a few questions I ask every interview subject. We also ask everyone exactly why they wanted to be featured in the documentary. The answers are often deeply moving and sometimes damn funny. We will be posting everyone’s answers on our social media and on a special website: www.WhyHumanityStoked.com. Anyway, my hope is that the film inspires people think more deeply about all sorts of things that affect the peaceful advancement of humanity…the issues that affect us all. Again, I don’t want to tell people what to think or what direction we should be headed in as a society. What I’m trying to do however is help make sure whatever direction we move in, wherever we end up, it’s because it’s a result of careful, open minded, reasonable contemplation, and not as a result of insecurities, ignorance, fear, hate, intolerance and the turning of our backs on science and facts in general. 

Who has been the most inspiring or influential person you’ve met during the making of this film? Okay, that question really makes me smile! It’s because I’ve set out to make a film that can inspire people, and was surprised to learn it began working from the very first days of production. During almost every interview we’ve done for the film, both myself, the interviewee and the crew have all talk about how inspiring the process was! Seriously man, most interviews end with heartfelt hug and even some applause, as was the case with Chuck Treece’s interview in Havana, Cuba. As for the most influential person, there are some obvious names like Tony Hawk because of their massive global reach and also because the impact the Tony Hawk Foundation has had in so many communities. In terms of the most inspiring people for me personally, there have been so many but two that come to mind are Tony Alva, Brian Anderson, Valeria Kechichian, Brandon Novak, Ray Barbee, and Vanessa Torres…just to name a few. A few of the most inspiring skateboarders to me have deeply moving stories in the film and will surprise everyone because you’ve not likely heard of them before; truly amazing people like Hamish Brewer, Ray LeVier and Chris Koch.

What’s been the best part of this whole experience for you? Without a doubt, being able to finally live my life more authentically, with purpose and being able to have a positive impact on people is an amazing feeling, although there was something else that caught me by surprise. This all began as a selfless endeavor yet in the process, my life became enriched with new friendships with some truly wonderful human beings that inspire me every day and help broaden my perspectives on so many things.

Have you encountered many challenges getting the film made? [laughs] Ummmm, fuck yes!!. There are endless challenges to making any film, but especially so on a film like this. Remember, not only is this my first film, I’m making it with zero financing so I’ve had to be very creative with just about every aspect. I also began without a single connection to anyone from the worlds of filmmaking, skateboarding, music, art, politics, etc…so I had to literality start from scratch in every imaginable respect. To this day, I am the sole producer of the film. As far as shooting the interviews, I’ve been beyond blessed with a team of amazing, selfless, talented professionals that donate their time and equipment because they believe in the mission and social responsibility as much as I do. From almost the very beginning, Nick Lang out of Philadelphia came on board as my main DP. He’s a talented filmer and also an amazing drone cinematographer. More recently, another talented Filmer and truly excellent colorist came on board, Ian Gibson from Brooklyn by the way of Texas.  Both these guys will hop on a flight with me for a 4 day shoot, working 15 hour days with no break and NO PAY. I have endless respect for them as human beings and as gifted professionals. They both deserve so much so if you know anyone that can use their services, reach out to Nick Lang at nicklangmedia.com or on Instagram @nicklangmedia and Ian Gibson at frostedindependentfilms.com or on Instagram @iangibson_fif. For the record, there are over a dozen people on the crew, all of whom have donated their time and talent at one time or another so be sure to check them all out at http://www.HumanityStoked.com

When and where can people go to see the film? The plan is for a release in the spring of next year. We are in talks now for an official screening in the Olympic Village at the 2020 games in Tokyo, as well as in New York and California. In addition to any film festivals, look for it on Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu. Keep an eye on our website, for progress reports and of course, like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @humanitystoked. You can see the first official mini teaser/trailer featuring Iconic skateboarding pioneer Tony Alva and read about why I chose him for the first teaser at the website www.HumanityStoked.com. You can also look up Humanity Stoked on IMDB and see the trailer there.

Any parting words for our readers? As a non-profit film and mission, it’s critical we build out social media following, so please follow us, like and share our posts. It really will help us so damn much down the road! Facebook, Instagram and youtube are all /humanitystoked. If you are in a position to make a credit card donation to the charity, please visit www.WhatStopsYou.org

Lastly, if you want to jump out of an airplane at 12,000 feet with me and Bob Burnquist this summer, be sure to look for our upcoming contest announcement on our social media…no skydiving experience necessary 🙂

Here's the details on the 2020 Documentary featuring skateboarding's biggest names. About a year ago now, I saw down for a drink and conversation to feel out this guy's film he was working on and get a feel if it was legit or not.

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A Dog's Purpose - Bailey Passes On: After Ethan (K.J. Apa) goes to college, Bailey (Josh Gad) loses his passion for life. BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/movie/a-dogs-purpose-2017/MMV8BCF1AE8CFD39CA83BC2FAD05ECF776D0?cmp=Movieclips_YT_Description Watch the best A Dog's Purpose scenes & clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbXA4lyCtqqFLj2uxn3iprHYInyJ-UAG FILM DESCRIPTION: A devoted dog (Josh Gad) discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with a kindred spirit named Ethan (Bryce Gheisar). As the boy grows older and comes to a crossroad, the dog once again comes back into his life to remind him of his true self. CREDITS: TM & © Universal (2017) Cast: Juliet Rylance, Gabrielle Rose, Michael Bofshever, KJ Apa, Josh Gad Director: Lasse Hallström Screewriter: Audrey Wells, Cathryn Michon, Maya Forbes, W. Bruce Cameron, Wally Wolodarsky WHO ARE WE? The MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Made by movie fans, for movie fans. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MOVIE CHANNELS: MOVIECLIPS: http://bit.ly/1u2yaWd ComingSoon: http://bit.ly/1DVpgtR Indie & Film Festivals: http://bit.ly/1wbkfYg Hero Central: http://bit.ly/1AMUZwv Extras: http://bit.ly/1u431fr Classic Trailers: http://bit.ly/1u43jDe Pop-Up Trailers: http://bit.ly/1z7EtZR Movie News: http://bit.ly/1C3Ncd2 Movie Games: http://bit.ly/1ygDV13 Fandango: http://bit.ly/1Bl79ye Fandango FrontRunners: http://bit.ly/1CggQfC HIT US UP: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1y8M8ax Twitter: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Pinterest: http://bit.ly/14wL9De Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1vUwhH7

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A DOG’S PURPOSE

In December 2015, the film switched from a DreamWorks Pictures release to under the Amblin Entertainment banner as per Amblin Partners' newly enacted branded strategy. The film was released by Universal Pictures on January 27, 2017. Universal also distributed it overseas, except for countries where Mister Smith Entertainment handled international sales.

Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström, shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Dennis Quaid, Britt Robertson, K.J. Apa, John Ortiz, Juilet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Peggy Lipton and Pooch Hall.

FULL CAST

Josh Gad...Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice) 

Dennis Quaid...Adult Ethan

Peggy Lipton...Adult Hannah

Bryce Gheisar...Ethan - 8 Years Old

K.J. Apa...Teen Ethan (as KJ Apa)

Juliet Rylance...Ethan's Mom

Luke Kirby...Ethan's Dad

Gabrielle Rose...Grandma Fran

Michael Bofshever...Grandpa Bill

Britt Robertson...Teen Hannah

Logan Miller...Todd

Kirby Howell-Baptiste...Maya

Pooch Hall...Al

John Ortiz...Carlos

Nicole LaPlaca...Wendi

Primo Allon...Victor

Peter Kelamis...Dad's Boss

Caroline Cave...Boss's Wife

Jane McGregor...Rachel

SUMMARY OF THE MOVIE:

“A Dog's Purpose" is the story of a dog who goes through four reincarnations as different dogs. He is seeking "a dog's purpose in life" in his different reincarnations. In his first incarnation, he is a mutt named Toby. In his second reincarnation, he is a Golden Retriever named Bailey. In his third reincarnation, he is a female dog with the name of Ellie and in the last reincarnation, he is a black lab and his name is Buddy. In this last reincarnation, he meets up with his beloved owner Ethan whom he had known when Ethan was a boy and young man. In this incarnation, Ethan has become an old man. Ethan used to have a sweetheart and Buddy as Bailey brings the two of them together by smell. In each of his incarnations, the dog learns something more about what a dog's purpose is and by the end of the book, he feels he has fulfilled his purpose.

STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS OF THE MOVIE:

The movie’s strength is the love and companion of the dog to his four owners.

The reincarnation of the dog is very unique and rare. That’s what makes the story inspiring and interesting. 

I can relate to the movie because I have my own dog. I feel so excited everyday to wake up in the morning because there is someone who’s waiting and who wants to cuddle with you.

The movie’s weakness is the loneliness of the owners. The thought of being alone is very painful in silence but thanks to the dog because he make a great companion with his four owners and he also helped them. I can relate to the movie because I have an auntie who’s still single and never got into a relationship even in her 20′s. 

RECOMMENDATION:

I highly commend the movie to all people particularly single people out there. No man is an island. Everyone needs to have companion in order to live.