Let’s start with what’s most important about “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” which is that my children loved it. One is going on nine years old, so she’s mostly come out on the other side of her affection for these characters, but she had a good time; her five-year-old sister, in the midst of full-on Minion Fever (she brought a stuffed Bob along with her to the screening), proclaimed it the best one yet, though she may have been suffering from recency bias.

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It’s been over a year and a half since we last heard about the Starz show “American Gods.” Season two impressed visually, but underwhelmed with a faulty narrative, and then the show had yet another round of behind the scenes drama. Now, “American Gods” is trying to remind you that, hey, this show isn’t that bad, with a fresh new trailer for season three.

READ MORE: ‘American Gods’: One Of The Most Beautiful Shows On TV Still Can’t Overcome Its Narrative Faults [Season 2 Review]

The trailer premiered during the show’s panel at the New York Comic Con, and it follows the revelation at the end of the previous season that Ian McShane‘s Mr.

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As he cruised into the fall of 1995, Robert Rodriguez had a plan for avoiding the dreaded sophomore slump. His debut feature, “El Mariachi,” was an indie sensation two years earlier – originally intended as a self-financed calling card of a movie, solely for the Mexican home video market, it had found unexpected success on the film festival circuit and was picked up for full-on theatrical and video distribution by Columbia Pictures.

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Taking its title from the types of characters that Danny Trejo became famous playing, Brett Harvey’s hagiographic documentary “Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo” is a routine, but nevertheless inspirational, chronicle of character actor Trejo’s rise from the tough Pacoima neighborhood through his addiction to heroin as a teenager, to his stints in jail, and finally his triumph as a hard-working actor who has over 400 acting credits to his name.

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Today is Cinco de Mayo, as many people already know. And Universal has decided to “honor and celebrate Mexican heritage” by releasing the new trailer for the upcoming documentary, “Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo.”

As seen in the trailer for the film, “Inmate #1” tells the story of the Hollywood legend that no one saw coming. The film follows Danny Trejo’s life story from his early days dealing with a world of drugs, armed robbery, and prison time to a career filled with famous friends, blockbuster films, and philanthropic work.

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If you’re a film fan, you’re probably very familiar with the work of actor Danny Trejo. He’s the epitome of badass, even starring in a film literally titled “Bad Ass” (which spawned two sequels, no less). He’s probably most well known for roles in films like “Machete,” “Con Air,” “Heat,” and about a million films with Robert Rodriguez.

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Review: 'The Ridiculous 6' Starring Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Taylor Lautner, Nick Nolte, Will Forte, Vanilla Ice, More

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Emma Watson Is Disney’s Belle In 'Beauty And The Beast,' Adam Sandler's First Netflix Movies Saddles Up Cast & More

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Review: ‘In The Blood’ Starring Gina Carano, Cam Gigandet & Danny Trejo

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Liam Neeson Is 'Non-Stop': 12 Action Stars Who Still Kicked Butt After 60

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Watch: 'Haywire' Star Gina Carano Is Back In Action In Trailer For 'In The Blood'

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Review 'Machete Kills' Starring Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir & Carlos Estevez

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'The Butler'-Esque Drama Heads To ABC, Kevin James Returns To Sitcoms & More

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Watch: 3D Trailer & 3 New Clips From 'Machete Kills' Slice Up The Screen

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Watch: Alexa Vega Gets A Sizzle Reel For 'Machete Kills' Plus B-Roll Footage With Danny Trejo, Mel Gibson & More

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Watch: Mel Gibson Gets In A Knife Fight In Red Band Trailer For 'Machete Kills' Plus New Clip

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First Look At Mel Gibson In 'Machete Kills,' Lots Of New Photos & Awesome/Ridiculous Poster

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New Pics From 'Machete Kills' Get Out The Guns

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Watch: New Trailer For 'Machete Kills' Shows Off Mel Gibson & Lady Gaga

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Trained To Kill, Left For Dead: Watch The New Trailer For 'Machete Kills'

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'Sushi Girl' Director Kern Saxton Reasonably Confronts Pirates On Torrent Site Downloading His Movie

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Review: 'Bad Ass' Adds Intriguing Dimension To Hit Viral Video, Then Squanders It With Tacky Exploitation Trappings

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'Machete' Sequel 'Machete Kills' Will Start Filming In April; Danny Trejo & Surviving Cast Members Expected To Return

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