By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The shocking true story, that inspired Jon Stewart’s directorial debut, sounds so absurd that one could easily think someone concocted it for a Daily Show comedy sketch. As absurd as the circumstances surrounding the abduction of journalist Maziar Bahari sound, they are factual. Bahari and his… Continue reading AFF 2014 Review: ROSEWATER
Month: November 2014
AFF 2014 Review: 21 YEARS: RICHARD LINKLATER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As a fan of the Austin director’s work, this documentary was a must-see for me and is certainly a must-see for all of his other fans. Writer/directors Michael Dunaway and Tara Wood have made a loving tribute to Linklater, the man mainly responsible for the resurgence… Continue reading AFF 2014 Review: 21 YEARS: RICHARD LINKLATER
Review: DUMB AND DUMBER TO
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) It has been twenty years since Harry (Jeff Daniels) and Lloyd (Jim Carrey) went on their hilarious and eventful road trip to Aspen and introduced the world to the writing/directing Farelly brothers. During this extensive time period, the Farelly brothers, Carrey, and Daniels have all had… Continue reading Review: DUMB AND DUMBER TO
Screening Pass Giveaway: PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR
TVR is giving away passes (good for four people) to this advance screening scheduled for Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 a.m. No purchase is necessary. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters! “Super spy teams aren’t born…they’re hatched” THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR
Special Film Event: Fathom Events Present ROSEWATER
‘Rosewater’ Live Preview Event with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert to Screen in Select U.S. Cinemas Exclusively on November 13 Fathom Events and Open Road Films to Give Audiences Sneak Peek at Jon Stewart’s Directorial Debut in ‘Rosewater’ Followed by Live Q&A on the Eve Before Its National Release DENVER – Fathom Events and Open… Continue reading Special Film Event: Fathom Events Present ROSEWATER
Movie News: The Dallas Film Society to Honor Academy Award® Winner Marisa Tomei at The Art of Film
DALLAS – The Dallas Film Society is thrilled to honor Marisa Tomei at the 5th annual The Art of Film gala on Friday, November 21, 2014. Tomei made an unforgettable impression on Hollywood with her breakthrough role as Mona Lisa Vito in MY COUSIN VINNY for which she received the Academy Award® for Best Supporting… Continue reading Movie News: The Dallas Film Society to Honor Academy Award® Winner Marisa Tomei at The Art of Film
Movie News: STRANGE MAGIC
“Strange Magic,” a new animated film from Lucasfilm Ltd., will be released by Touchstone Pictures on January 23, 2015. “Strange Magic” is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and… Continue reading Movie News: STRANGE MAGIC
Movie Trailer: MANNY
Directed by: Ryan Moore, Leon Gast Executive Producers: Franklin Gacal Produced by: Ryan Moore, Ken Mayer and Jay Bajaj Cinematographers: Jez Thierry [US] ,Manny Pelayo [PI] Edited By: Lenny Mesina Sound Designer: Eddie Kim Music: Lorne Balfe Additional Music: Yardnoise with Chad Hugo Runtime: 88 Minutes Languages: English and Tagalog Subtitled Narrator: Liam Neeson Distributor: Manny Film LLC and Gravitas Ventures Principal Cast: Manny Pacquiao, Liam Neeson,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: MANNY
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Movie News: A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
A24 is proud to present the new OFFICIAL poster for A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain. For additional information please visit: www.NewYorkCity1981.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/amostviolentyear Twitter: @mostviolentyear A MOST VIOLENT YEAR is a searing crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically the most dangerous year in the city’s history. From acclaimed writer/director… Continue reading Movie News: A MOST VIOLENT YEAR