Exclusive McFarland, USA Interview With Kevin Costner #McFarlandUSAEvent

ByOlivia July 13, 2015October 3, 2023

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An Exclusive Interview with Kevin Costner for McFarland, USA: #McFarlandUSAEvent

The time has come to talk about an exciting event, my exclusive interview with the talented Kevin Costner! The anticipation was high as we prepared to meet this iconic actor and discuss his latest movie, McFarland, USA.

Our Group with Kevin Costner at the #McFarlandUSAEvent | Credit: Silvia Mtz, Mama Latina Tips

Meeting Kevin Costner

The energy was palpable as we waited to meet Kevin Costner. There’s something thrilling about the prospect of discussing movies with such a renowned actor. As he walked into the room, we were struck by his effortless charisma.

“There’s nothing more important and more demanding than a room full of mommies”

McFarland, USA: A Heartfelt Story

What makes McFarland, USA so special for Costner is its authentic portrayal of a Latino community he was familiar with from his high school days. He noted the importance of highlighting a culture that is often overlooked, despite being so prevalent.

For Costner, filming McFarland was a joy. He was excited to spotlight this small town and share its story.

“There’s little McFarland’s everywhere in America, you know, I like that.”

Being a part of McFarland was a significant addition to his filmography. Despite not being a runner himself, Costner enjoyed playing the role of the coach, using his resourcefulness to make the movie more authentic.

“There was so much more about this movie than the finish line”

A Glimpse Behind the Scenes

Costner’s down-to-earth personality made this interview memorable. He shared humorous anecdotes, like the time he misheard a question about spending time with Jim White, the character he portrayed, as spending time with Jim’s wife.

“How much time did I spend with his wife?…Well, this is a mommy blog I guess.”

Costner also shared his love for sports movies, particularly ones that focus on the stories behind the sports. He values the narratives behind the games, rather than the games themselves.

“The ones that try to make a wall-to-wall sports movie might as well make a documentary or watch that on ESPN.”

Costner: A Family Man at Heart

Costner’s pride was evident as he spoke about his daughter singing in the movie. He also shared his appreciation for the women in our lives, making a home and supporting their partners despite challenging circumstances.

“But, you know, the women in our lives, are the ones that kind of almost make everything possible to come home to.”

Throughout the interview, Costner’s authenticity shone through. He is justifiably proud of McFarland, USA and hopes it will touch viewers as it touched him.

Go See McFarland, USA in theaters this Friday 2/20/15

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Digging Deeper into the Interview with Kevin Costner for McFarland, USA: #McFarlandUSAEvent

As we dive deeper into our exclusive interview with Kevin Costner, we find ourselves further drawn into the world of McFarland, USA. This film, which tells the story of a small town’s unlikely rise to athletic prowess, is a testament to Costner’s ability to bring authentic, heartfelt stories to life on screen.

The Making of McFarland, USA

When asked about the making of McFarland, USA, Costner revealed that the process was one of joy and discovery. He spoke fondly of the town and its people, highlighting the film’s commitment to portraying the Latino community in an authentic and respectful light. This was a significant part of his experience in McFarland – getting to know the community, understanding their struggles, and celebrating their victories.

“You know, there’s a certain pride that comes with being able to tell a story that’s so rooted in reality and yet so uplifting.”

Costner’s Role as a Coach

Costner’s role as a coach in McFarland, USA was an interesting challenge for the actor. Despite not being a runner himself, he highlighted the importance of understanding the essence of the sport and the dedication it requires. His portrayal of the coach was not just about the finish line, but about the journey of the team and the struggles they overcame.

“It’s not about the race, it’s about the journey. And that’s what I tried to bring to my character.”

Behind the Scenes Anecdotes

Costner’s sense of humor was evident throughout the interview as he shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes. He recalled a funny misunderstanding when asked about spending time with Jim White, the character he portrayed. The question was misinterpreted as spending time with Jim’s wife, leading to some laughter and light-hearted banter.

“I thought you asked about his wife! Well, that would have been a different movie!”

Costner’s Love for Sports Movies

Costner is no stranger to sports movies, having starred in classics like Field of Dreams and Bull Durham. He expressed his love for these types of films, particularly ones that delve into the stories behind the sports. According to Costner, a good sports movie is not just about the game, but about the people playing it and the lives they lead off the field.

“A good sports movie is about more than just the sport. It’s about the people, their struggles, their triumphs, and their stories.”

The Family Man: Costner’s Personal Life

Costner’s love for his family was evident throughout the interview. He proudly spoke about his daughter’s singing role in the movie and expressed his deep appreciation for the women in his life. His sentiment was a poignant reminder of the support and stability that a loving family provides, even in challenging circumstances.

“Without the women in our lives, we wouldn’t have the strength to face our challenges. They are our rock, our foundation.”

Costner’s authenticity was palpable throughout the interview. From his dedication to portraying the real McFarland, USA, to his genuine love for his family, Costner proved himself to be as engaging off-screen as he is on-screen. His work in McFarland, USA is a testament to his commitment to telling authentic, heartfelt stories that resonate with audiences.

Don’t miss the chance to see McFarland, USA in theaters this Friday 2/20/15

FAQs About Kevin Costner and McFarland, USA

What is McFarland, USA about? McFarland, USA tells the story of a small town’s unlikely rise to athletic prowess under the guidance of a dedicated coach.

Who does Kevin Costner play in McFarland, USA? Kevin Costner plays the role of the coach who guides the team to athletic success.

What was Costner’s experience like filming McFarland, USA? Costner described the experience as joyful and rewarding, emphasizing the film’s commitment to portraying the Latino community authentically.

Does Costner’s family have any involvement in the film? Yes, Costner’s daughter sings in the movie.

What does Costner think of sports movies? Costner loves sports movies, particularly those that focus on the stories behind the sports and the people involved.

For more in-depth information on McFarland, USA, refer to the related articles below:

Meet The 7 Runners That Take McFarland, USA Across The Finish Line

McFarland, USA Film Review & Quotes From Director Niki Caro

McFarland, USA Interview with The Real Inspiration

McFarland, USA Blu-Ray Review & Tamale Recipe

Q1: Who is Kevin Costner?
A1: Kevin Costner is a renowned actor, known for his roles in a variety of films and TV shows. He is particularly famous for his roles in films like “Dances with Wolves,” “The Bodyguard,” and “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.”

Q2: What is McFarland, USA about?
A2: “McFarland, USA” is a movie that tells the story of a small town in California and its high school cross-country team. Kevin Costner plays the role of the coach, Jim White, who leads the team to success despite various challenges.

Q3: What is the #McFarlandUSAEvent?
A3: The #McFarlandUSAEvent was an exclusive interview with Kevin Costner to discuss his role and experiences while filming “McFarland, USA.”

Q4: What did Kevin Costner share about his experience filming “McFarland, USA” during the interview?
A4: Kevin Costner shared that filming “McFarland, USA” was a joy for him. He was excited to spotlight the small town and its story. He also mentioned that he enjoyed playing the role of the coach, despite not being a runner himself.

Q5: What did Kevin Costner say about sports movies?
A5: Kevin Costner shared that he loves sports movies that focus on the stories behind the sports, rather than the games themselves. He believes that movies which try to focus solely on the sport might as well make a documentary or watch that on ESPN.

Q6: What did Kevin Costner say about the women in our lives?
A6: Kevin Costner expressed his appreciation for the women in our lives, stating that they are the ones who make everything possible to come home to. He also shared his pride about his daughter singing in the movie.

Q7: Where can I watch “McFarland, USA”?
A7: “McFarland, USA” was released in theaters on February 20, 2015. It may be available now on various streaming platforms or for purchase on DVD or Blu-Ray.

Q8: Where can I find more information about “McFarland, USA”?
A8: There are several related articles available online. You can find interviews with the real-life inspirations for the movie, a review of the film, and even a Blu-Ray review and tamale recipe.

Olivia

Teach Your Kids The True Meaning Of Easter With Egglo Review & Giveaway
ByOlivia March 30, 2015October 4, 2023

When it comes to the holidays, we try so hard to teach are kids the true meaning. But sometimes it gets lost in all the commercialized products and excitement that goes along with them. Egglo Entertainment has the perfect solution for focusing kiddos on the true meaning of the Easter holiday!!
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The Light shines in the dark and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5
Making sure the children entrusted to your care have the eternal gift of God’s love and salvation is a worry for every Christian.
The Egg-cellent Easter Adventure is a one-of-a-kind interactive storybook that focuses on the TRUE meaning of Easter! The idea is simple: the glowing eggs represent the light of Jesus and children search in the dark for the eggs to connect with the idea that Jesus is the light of the world. Transform an average Easter egg hunt into a powerful interactive ministry tool. Send your kids on a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt with Egglo heroes Hardy, Anastasia, and Pascal where children discover that Jesus is the greatest treasure of all. With the Egglo program children physically engage in the spiritual concept that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light learning this powerful lesson they will remember for the rest of their lives. Don’t wait to use Egglo Eggs to teach the kids in your life about Jesus.
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I really really appreciate the Egglo Entertainment efforts at keeping the Easter holiday meaning alive! Egglo Entertainment offers a line of products that will make teaching your kiddos about the true meaning of Easter a lot of fun.
The Egglo product line includes glow-in-the-dark Easter eggs, a book, an audio book, Scripture Scrolls, stickers and more. You can buy all parts of the Egglo product line separately to cater to your needs. These would be great for celebrating at home or larger celebrations at church or Sunday school, daycare, Vacation Bible School and more!! Egglo Entertainment products can be adapted to work with any age, but I would say ages 5-12 would be ideal so that the message gets across, although glow in the dark eggs are fun at any age!
Egglo sent me a pack of eggs, the adventure book, the curriculum, Easter stickers, Easter character stickers, scroll stickers, and scrolls. Before we started the hunt we read the Adventure book and discussed the meaning of the Egglo eggs and Easter. To get the eggs ready, I had them in the window the whole day soaking in the sunlight! I put one of each item into the eggs, and hid them around the house.
Our Egglo eggs stayed super bright for at least 30 minutes. Like I said I used the sun, but you can use incandescent light as well, but sunlight is recommended for the best results. There was residual glow for a really long time after the egg hunt, at least and hour or more! They loved the tiny little scrolls! I think they were their favorite trinket in the eggs..They are really cute miniature scrolls with shortened Bible verses on them.
The kids actually continued to play even after the excitement of the early egg hunt wore off…The book, The Egg-cellent Easter Adventure was great too. It was a little long, (so my 4yr old didn’t stay too engaged with me) but had a great message. The kids loved the vibrantly illustrated pages and the characters that they could relate to. I loved that they connected the Easter egg hunt to the gospel of Jesus! It kept the kids entertained for sure while teaching such an important lesson!
The program guide is downloadable and would be great for churches or group events. The guide has lots of ideas for activities, decorations, and snacks as well as instructions and printable favors. You could easily use this curriculum guide to make your celebration of Easter one the kids will remember for all the right reasons.
The Egglo Entertainment Pinterest page is chalked full of fabulous ideas for celebrating the Easter season with family and other ways to use your glow-in-the-dark eggs.
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Flavorful Fun Orange Float: 5 Guilt-Free Recipes That Slash Calories by 60% (Without Sacrificing That Creamsicle Magic)
ByOlivia January 25, 2020May 31, 2025

With help from Chef Jeff Mauro, host of Food Network’s hit daytime show The Kitchen, Juicy Juice unveils a Flavor Exploration website with exclusive content for families, including original recipes, helpful tips and an upcoming three-part video series. Available in 16 flavor varieties, the Juicy Juice 100% juice line offers kid-favorite flavors and juicy fruit combinations like Apple to Passion Dragonfruit and Orange Tangerine.
While on the website, parents, and kids can play flavor-filled activities and games, like a fruit memory match game, and learn fun facts about global fruits inspired by all 16 of the brand’s 100% juice flavor varieties. Families can also unlock special Juicy Juice savings and spin the virtual Flavor Wheel for the chance to win daily prizes from February 5 th through April 30 th , including gift cards.

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Why Your Kid’s Dental Fear Might Actually Be Your Fault (And How to Fix It)
ByOlivia December 12, 2019May 31, 2025

Preferably sooner rather than later, your child will need to regularly visit a dentist. This is so said experts can ensure that your child isn’t suffering from dental hygiene or growth problems, which can often cause pain, infections, and sometimes serious health concerns. However, it is a very common issue for a child to be afraid of this visit to the dentist.
Even if you opt for the top dentist in your area, one with an absolutely fantastic demeanor around children, it can be hard for children to separate the worries of their imagination from the reality in front of them. This means that as a loving parent, giving them a comfortable push in the right direction can be an astonishing and confident means of getting them the help they deserve.
Allowing your child to remain brave at the dentist will not only allow them to get the treatment they need, but it will help them learn to deal with fears that might be irrational, generally improving their bravery over time. After all, a child is never helped by being overly sheltered, but can truly grow by being exposed to things that they might have otherwise feared (at least in a healthy, constructive manner).
Let us see where you, as a doting parent, should begin:
Make The Dentist Human
Do not refer to the dentist as ‘the dentist’. This can make them seem like a cold professional, almost non-human. Of course they are not, but in the mind of a child, it’s that difference that can, ironically, make all the difference. It’s important to be realistic regarding how children think. If they remain ‘the dentist’ then they could be anything, as cold and as worrying as the scariest tools in their disposal. A child might imagine a blank room where you will not be around to protect them.
Instead, you may choose to say ‘today we’re going to pay Mr. Johnson a visit!’ Of course, they might have a doctorate, in which case it’s important to get the name correct. However, as soon as you put a name to a person, it seems as though they’re going to be cared for. ‘To see the dentist’ is often a worrying phrase also, suggesting that perhaps there is a problem that has caused this impromptu trip to come up that day. Instead, saying ‘Mr. Johnson is going to make sure your teeth are healthy and grow nice and strong!’ will designate said medical professional as an ally, as someone who only cares for the health and wellbeing of your child. You may not think a young mind able to make a massive distinction out of these things, but you’ll be surprised.
Your tone will communicate plenty of information, too. A happy, buoyant tone, almost as if this is a celebration, will show them that there’s nothing to fear because this is a positive experience. You might even talk about how nice the Dentist is, and how you trust them. If you used to attend the same practice as a child yourself, mention that fact. It will show them that there’s truly nothing to worry about.

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Why Your Facial Redness Won’t Go Away: The Truth About Stress, Inflammation, and How Rednomore Actually Fixes It
ByOlivia October 14, 2016June 23, 2025

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Facial redness is something I’ve dealt with for years never really knowing how to deal with it. It was never really a huge deal I’d just cake on the makeup to try to hide the redness on my cheeks. Recently Auspect Skincare sent me a serum called RedNoMore to try out…I was a little excited to try something specifically for my facial redness.
The Rednomore Serum comes in a 5oz vial that is simple to open and easy to use! It is a yellow, olive oil, type serum you place on the “affected area” twice a day. I usually use it after I wash my face in the morning and before bed. Having more of an oil feel, it was a little strange the first time I used it, but it absorbs pretty quickly and has no off-putting odor.
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Infuse your skin with the purest, active ingredients. Auspect serums provide condition-specific solutions that can be mixed together in on easy application. Airtight packaging ensures you are nurturing your skin with the most active and pure ingredients.
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Relaxation therapy in a bottle – for skin on the verge of a nervous breakdown! Facial redness? Skin sensitivity? Chronically dry skin? Uncomfortable tight skin? Uncontrollable blushing? If you identify with any or all of these common signs of stressed-out skin, help has finally arrived.
With the holidays right around the corner, I thought this would be perfect for a stocking stuffer for friends and family who have the same facial redness, sensitive, blotchy, or just plain stressed-out skin as I do. The bottle is the perfect size to conceal in a stocking, yet has enough serum to last and last.
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Living in Zika Territory: The Real Guide to Preventing Spread When You Can’t Just Leave
ByOlivia February 19, 2018June 1, 2025

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“This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Motherhood on behalf of Texas Department of State Health Services.”
If you live in Texas, I’m sure you already know the warmer climate makes mosquito season a year-round concern for all of us. Despite the decrease in conversation and media coverage, the Zika virus is still a threat in Texas with an elevated risk of transmission in the summer and continuing through the late fall.
Mosquitos were already a problem but had died down a bit in my area until Hurricane Harvey hit. After Hurricane Harvey the mosquitos were so bad they were covering our linemen from head to toe. When we returned to survey the damage we weren’t covered like that but were severely attacked as we were cleaning up and moving out.
Although there have been fewer cases reported this year, we can’t let our guard down yet because we’re still in the middle of mosquito season in Texas. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the threat of Zika transmission remains high, especially along the Gulf Coast and in urban areas where the mosquito that carries the virus is commonly found.
Most people will get Zika from an infected mosquito, but Zika also can be spread through blood transfusion and sexual transmission.
Zika also can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy. This can lead to severe birth defects.
of people who have the Zika virus won’t have any symptoms
We can all do our part to prevent the spread of the Zika virus by taking simple steps to protect ourselves, our families and our communities, and making them a part of our daily routines.
Wear EPA-approved insect repellent.
Keep mosquitoes out of your home by using screens and closing doors.

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BIG HERO 6 Ryan Potter & Daniel Henney interview
ByOlivia March 9, 2015September 26, 2024

Big Hero 6 releases on Blu-ray today, & with that I have a special treat to share with you..my exclusive interview with the voices of Hiro & Tadashi…Ryan Potter & Daniel Henney. Watching them at the interview table together, it was sorta like they had known each other their whole lives, even though they had just met at the premier…they had a fun back and forth that made us all giggle. It’s fun hearing how much they are like their animated counterparts.
Q : Ryan, how excited were you to work on this film and did you geek out over all the science.
Yeah, it wasn’t necessarily a love for robotics and science. It was more for just a love of creating and, you know, within robotics, there’s so much you can create, and I had the Lego robot kit,
I had a lot of models and robot builds and all these different things that I just loved piecing it together. So, it wasn’t necessarily a love for, like, robotics and science, but more just wanting to be able to kind of put the things that were almost trapped in my mind.
– Ryan Potter (Hiro)
Q : You’ve been in a Wolverine movie already, and now you’re in the Marvel Big Hero 6. Were you a big comic book fan as a kid?
I mean, not huge, but I was definitely into them. I was into, like, Spiderman, Incredible Hulk, stuff like that. It’s still very surreal, though. It doesn’t get, like, oh, this is my normal Tuesday, you know, fighting Wolverine and dying in a helicopter. That’s not normal for me. I mean, it’s still very surreal. This movie was very, very special. It didn’t, I mean, it felt like it- you could feel the, the Marvel influence, but it was just a whole, just a whole other beautiful experience. It was just bigger than anything I’d done before. – Daniel Henney (Tadashi)
When asked about how they are like their animated counterparts, they had some interesting answers.
I dress just like Tadashi. I always have. I don’t usually wear suits, so like there’ll be days when I, like, I walk out of my house and I’ll take a look in the mirror, and I, I look just like Tadashi. I wear a cardigan and a baseball hat. – Daniel Henney (Tadashi)
I didn’t go into that room acting at all. I went into that room simply being myself and living in those circumstances, I mean, a lot of the emotional stuff, it was just like, the creators of the film made a really comfortable environment, so I just revisited a lot of things that I felt before. – Ryan Potter (Hiro)
Being Disney’s first multi-racial, multi-ethnic character was a huge honor for them to be chosen to play the roles..
Like, we would’ve, we would’ve paid them to, you know, cast us – Ryan
You didn’t pay? – Daniel
Daniel talks about how it’s a more personal experience for him…
I grew up in Michigan. When I was growing up, there was no one on TV that looked like me. If there was, they were a martial artist, and they had very heavy accents and I couldn’t understand what they were saying. My father’s Caucasian so I had that connection, but yet, I was very much Asian. So it’s very satisfying to know that we can do projects like this now, that can give children that little moment, where they say, ‘Oh, I can do that because they can do that.’ – Daniel
And while Big Hero 6 celebrates family, it’s also about so much more..
The characters are all geniuses. The film does celebrate science and robotics, and just being a smart person, but what it really celebrates is being yourself, and these kids just happen to be very smart. Every single one of these kids are all brutally honest in who they are, and they’re proud of it. They don’t shy away from who they are,. So yes, it does celebrate robotics and science, but it also celebrates just being a nerd. It celebrates being an outstanding young man and having high morals, and being a strong independent woman, and it celebrates simply being yourself. – Ryan
So what’s next for these guys?
A TV show here in the states for Daniel, & & college for Ryan. I see big things for the both of them and can’t wait to see what they do in the future!
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