Review: EARTH TO ECHO

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) If one has already seen E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, or the more recent Super 8, this latest entry in space alien/human child relationships will offer few surprises story-wise. I know that statement probably looks strange under a somewhat favorable rating of 3 stars, but I do have… Continue reading Review: EARTH TO ECHO

Review: BEGIN AGAIN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Any film that expresses a love for music and song has already scored some points with me.  This particular film, which stars Mark Ruffalo as a washed-up record producer and Keira Knightley as one of his new discoveries, wears it love for music and lyrics on… Continue reading Review: BEGIN AGAIN

Review: TAMMY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) After sitting through the abysmally bad Identity Thief and the lukewarm The Heat, I went into Tammy not expecting much, but hoping for a decent comedy.  After some breakthrough performances by Melissa McCarthy in Bridesmaids and This is 40, I had become rather disappointed with the… Continue reading Review: TAMMY