By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) For those who have already seen various films about stalkers or obsessive admirers (particularly the 1996 film Fear), have pretty much already seen The Boy Next Door. This latest version embraces just about every stalker movie cliche available and has very few surprises to offer. Though… Continue reading Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
Month: January 2015
Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
By Laurie Coker Rating: F No doubt, Jennifer Lopez is a beautiful woman – her look defies age and inspires others, but that does not mean she knows what makes good film. She is enjoyable to watch, loved her in Selina and have liked her in many other films, but her genre has gone stale.… Continue reading Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
Review: MR. TURNER
By Laurie Coker Rating: A Timothy Spall finds his niche in Mr. Turner a strangely mesmerizing, meandering movie about a lonely man, who moves lethargically through an extraordinary life – the life of British artist Joseph Turner, whose art is as significant and fascinating as the man. Director Mike Leigh and Spall manage pull us… Continue reading Review: MR. TURNER
A Non-Review: MORTDECAI
By Laurie Coker Rating: N/A A great deal can be said about a film that isn’t screened for the press. Perhaps the filmmakers believe it will draw audiences with its star power, as a sequel to a previously successful film, or as I am guessing is the case of Mordecai, starring Johnny Depp and Gwyneth… Continue reading A Non-Review: MORTDECAI
Movie News: The 2015 Oscar Nominees
By Mark Saldana On Thursday, January 15 actor Chris Pine, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and directors Alfonso Cuarón and J.J. Abrams announced the nominees for the 87th Annual Academy Awards. The show will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2015. ABC will broadcast the event hosted by actor… Continue reading Movie News: The 2015 Oscar Nominees
Movie News: The 2015 Golden Globe Award Winners
By Mark Saldana On Sunday, January 11, The Hollywood Foreign Press honored and celebrated 2014’s achievements in television and film. Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler may have not participated much in the night’s festivities, but there were plenty of surprises (some pleasant, others bewildering) as the nominees and winners were announced. Here’s the complete… Continue reading Movie News: The 2015 Golden Globe Award Winners
Review: THE WEDDING RINGER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The best thing about this comedy movie is that stars Kevin Hart and Josh Gad do offer charming and often funny performances. The problem is The Wedding Ringer is basically a hybrid of Wedding Crashers and I Love You, Man. For those who haven’t seen those… Continue reading Review: THE WEDDING RINGER
Review: INHERENT VICE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This movie actually left me with a lot of mixed feelings when it concluded. However, while I watched the crazy characters and the crazy events unfold on the big screen, I laughed often and heartily. I found it rather difficult to make sense of exactly what… Continue reading Review: INHERENT VICE
Review: AMERICAN SNIPER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The true story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is definitely the story of a courageous American patriot. Written by Jason Hall (based on Chris Kyle’s book of the same name) and directed by Clint Eastwood, American Sniper may honor the work of Kyle, a heroic military… Continue reading Review: AMERICAN SNIPER
Movie News: 2014 EDA Awards Nominees
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists have announced their film awards for 2014 AWFJ BEST OF AWARDS These awards are presented to females and/or males. Best Film BOYHOOD BIRDMAN GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE SELMA Best Director (Female or Male) Wes Anderson for THE GRANDBUDAPESTHOTEL Ava Duvernay for SELMA Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu for… Continue reading Movie News: 2014 EDA Awards Nominees