By Mark Saldana Last night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out golden statuettes to actors and filmmakers for their achievements in 2013. Everything seemed to go without a hitch and strictly by the book. In fact the awards presentation was so “by the book” that it lacked fun and excitement. There was no… Continue reading Movie News: The 86th Annual Academy Awards Recap
Month: February 2014
Review: SON OF GOD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For many years, the story of Jesus has been portrayed in various films of the theatrical and television varieties. Some of these have made waves because of graphic or controversial content (The Passion of the Christ, The Last Temptation of Christ). Others have kept the story… Continue reading Review: SON OF GOD
Screening Pass Giveaway: MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN
TVR is giving away passes (good for as many as four) to this advance screening scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 am. We will randomly choose winners from the entries received. No purchase is necessary. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early before it opens in theaters!
Review: POMPEII
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) To quote the classic comedy Airplane!, “Do you like movies about gladiators?” If the answer to this question is yes and one also enjoys rehashed romance plots, then perhaps this film shouldn’t be missed. However, I would not go into this movie expecting any originality from… Continue reading Review: POMPEII
Screening Pass Giveaway: SON OF GOD
TVR is giving away passes (for two) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday February 25, 7:30 pm. SON OF GOD is the first major motion picture event in ten years that puts Jesus back on the big screen (since 2004’s Passion of the Christ). And it’s almost fifty years since the entire story of… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: SON OF GOD
Movie Trailer: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object… Continue reading Movie Trailer: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Review: ENDLESS LOVE
By Savannah Wood Rating: C There’s a classic adage in the storytelling vernacular called “show, don’t tell”. The idea is centralized around encouraging writers to reveal the story through subtleties, expressive elements, and cues rather than explicitly telling the reader everything they need to know–let the story do the talking. No one told the writers… Continue reading Review: ENDLESS LOVE
Review: ROBOCOP
By Savannah Wood Rating: B- It’s easy to get tired of Hollywood’s increasingly bankrupt originality. The ever-struggling film industry has been cranking out remakes, reboots, and adaptations with an alarming magnitude. So let’s kid ourselves–RoboCop’s purpose is to make money; but that doesn’t mean we can’t allow ourselves to sit back and enjoy it.
Movie News: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2
In a first of its kind partnership, Spider-Man will be the first Super Hero ambassador for Earth Hour, the global movement organized by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), with a message to inspire individuals to use their power to become Super Heroes for the planet. Andy Ridley, CEO and Co-Founder of Earth Hour, and… Continue reading Movie News: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2
Reviews: ABOUT LAST NIGHT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday, the movie studios have a handful of romantic options for couples seeking entertainment at the cinema. This particular option offers the typical romantic-comedy story and plot, but definitely redeems itself with hysterical irreverent comedy, courtesy of fearless comic actors… Continue reading Reviews: ABOUT LAST NIGHT