By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The tagline for the film reads, “Probably the only alien-folk-duo sci fi-action-romance-comedy movie ever made which probably makes it the best alien-folk-duo sci fi-action-romance-comedy ever made.”* Aside from a sequel which could expand on this “universe”, I cannot seriously see any film taking this title away… Continue reading Review: THE HISTORY OF FUTURE FOLK
Day: June 7, 2013
Review: THE KINGS OF SUMMER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The one thing about teens that hardly ever changes is the fact that they always seek out adulthood way too fast and often find it way too early. The lure of independence, when coming from a seemingly oppressive household, entices, but comes at a high price… Continue reading Review: THE KINGS OF SUMMER
Review: THE INTERNSHIP
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Actors Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson team up once again in what essentially could have been labeled as a sequel to 2005’s Wedding Crashers. In The Internship, the comedy duo may portray less conniving and more genuinely affable characters than the horn dogs conning women into… Continue reading Review: THE INTERNSHIP
Review: THE PURGE
By Laurie Coker Rating: C- Since I have grown to dislike the typical verbal diarrhea of Vince Vaughn, when given a choice, I opted to see Ethan Hawke in the violent thriller The Purge instead, a genre that I usually pass off to a different critic. Director James DeMonaco offers plenty of thrills, suspense and… Continue reading Review: THE PURGE
Review: STORIES WE TELL
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Most people have entertained the idea that they are not the true biological offspring of their parents, mainly for humor sake. This highly candid documentary by acclaimed actress/filmmaker Sarah Polley (The Sweet Hereafter, Go) uncovers the truth behind Polley’s parentage. Blending interviews with her family and… Continue reading Review: STORIES WE TELL
Review: KINGS OF SUMMER
By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ In my opinion, it is becoming increasingly more and more difficult for writers and directors to come up with fresh takes on coming of ages tales. Films like Rob Reiner’s Stand by Me come around only once in a while, and John Hughes cornered the market on his style of… Continue reading Review: KINGS OF SUMMER