Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Passes

In Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are settling into life on Knowhere. But it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s turbulent past. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life—a mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. The film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot and Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter and Maria Bakalova. James Gunn is the director and also wrote the screenplay. Kevin Feige produces with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nikolas Korda, Sara Smith, and Simon Hatt serving as executive producers. Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” opens in U.S. theaters on May 5.

We have your chance to see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 TWO DAYS before the film is released. All you have to do is comment below with your favorite “Guardian.” I’ll go first– I love Zoe Saldana and everything she touches. So, of course, Gamora is my favorite.

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Movie Scene Queen

April 30, 2023 18

xXx: Return of Xander Cage Passes

Starring: Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Toni Collette, Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev, Tony Jaa, Kris Wu, Michael Bisping, Rory McCann, Nicky Jam, Neymar Jr., and Samuel L. Jackson, the third explosive chapter of the blockbuster franchise that redefined the spy thriller finds extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage (Diesel) coming out of self-imposed exile and on a collision course with deadly alpha warrior Xiang and his team in a race to recover a sinister and seemingly unstoppable weapon known as Pandora’s Box. Recruiting an all-new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of world governments. Packed with the series’ signature deadpan wit and bad-ass attitude, “xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE” will raise the bar on extreme action with some of the most mind-blowing stunts to ever be caught on film.

Please comment below with your favorite Vin Diesel moment. The screening will take place on Wednesday, January 18th at Cinemark Robinson Township.

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Movie Scene Queen

January 12, 2017 49

The Last Witch Hunter Passes

The modern world holds many secrets, but the most astounding secret of all is that witches still live amongst us; vicious supernatural creatures intent on unleashing the Black Death upon the world. Armies of witch hunters battled the unnatural enemy across the globe for centuries, including KAULDER, a valiant warrior who managed to slay the all-powerful QUEEN WITCH, decimating her followers in the process. In the moments right before her death, the QUEEN curses KAULDER with her own immortality, forever separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Today KAULDER is the only one of his kind remaining, and has spent centuries hunting down rogue witches, all the while yearning for his long-lost loved ones. However, unbeknownst to KAULDER, the QUEEN WITCH is resurrected and seeks revenge on her killer causing an epic battle that will determine the survival of the human race.

Tuesday, October 20, Movie Scene Queen and Lionsgate are hosting a special screening of the movie. The flick, which was filmed in Pittsburgh (steps away from my office), will be showing in the Waterfront at 7:30 PM. Please comment below with your favorite witch movie or favorite Vin Diesel moment. Winners will be emailed Monday night. Good Luck!

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Movie Scene Queen

October 14, 2015 63

Furious 7 Passes

Vengeance Hits Home

A dead man’s brother seeks revenge on the Toretto gang. Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan.

Movie Scene Queen will be screening Furious 7 on March 31st at the AMC Waterfront 22, beginning at 7:30PM. For tickets, please comment below with your favorite Fast and Furious moment. It shouldn’t be hard because you have six action-packed movies to choose from. Good Luck!

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Movie Scene Queen

March 19, 2015 201

Riddick

Vin Diesel stars in Riddick, the third installment of the Chronicles of Riddick film series.

Written and directed by David Twohy, Riddick (Diesel) is left for dead on a foreign planet after being framed for murder. Draped in rugged night-vision googles and animal skin disguised as clothes, Riddick must find a creative way to get back to his homeland, Furya, and fight off mythical creatures in the meantime. Riddick sets a trap to lure bounty hunters to his current location and slowly gets revenge all who are seeking him.

Without previously watching the first two Riddicks, one would think it would be difficult to catch on, but it’s not. The movie quickly sets the scene with background information about Riddick’s previous misfortunes. Not to mention, the first 45 minutes is almost in complete silence due to Riddick’s limited interactions with other human life.

The sexiest surprise is national recording artist, Keri Hilson, who played a soiled, murky prisoner. The 2-minute cameo is refreshing but who knew the R&B diva could cut it in thr mainstream movies spotlight. She is feisty, tough and longing for freedom. My Keri Hilson love meter went up just a couple more notches after this movie.

Just like Idris Elba saved Pacific Rim for me, Vin Diesiel did the same thing in Riddick with revenge on his mind and barely any clothes on his body. On the other hand, I was a little bothered by the depiction of women in this movie. All the White women were crisp, serene, strong and flashing their perky bosoms, while the only Black woman in the entire movie (Hilson) was a dusty captive. I’m confused! In science fiction films, why are Black women either obsolete or portrayed as defenseless, bottomless slaves?

This opens up a deeper discussion as to why African Americans just don’t support science fiction movies. There’s nothing realistic about humans fighting make-believe animals and aliens to save a fictious planet. African Americans are not present in most science fiction films. I guess we can chalk this one up as a mere piece of entertainment because I can’t see Tyler Perry making a science fiction flicks with Madea, Loretta Devine and Tamela Mann.

3 Stars: Another long science fiction movie bites the dust! Long movies must be in because it was a full two hours of partially-naked Vin Diesel (but I wasn’t complaining).

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