Review: BLACK SOULS/ANIME NERE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Opening in New York on April 10, this Italian import might be the most realistic looking portrayal of violence in organized crime.  Based on the novel by Gioacchino Criaco, writer/director Francesco Munzi and co-writers Maurizio Brauchi and Fabrizio Ruggirello have made a no-frills, never glossy film… Continue reading Review: BLACK SOULS/ANIME NERE

Review: THE LONGEST RIDE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This latest adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel (with the same title) features a somewhat intriguing subplot that actually outshines what is supposed to be the main plot of the story.  The subplot involving a past romance actually feels a bit more like the compelling romance… Continue reading Review: THE LONGEST RIDE

Review: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by Noah Baumbach (Frances Ha, The Squid and the Whale), this sharp and hilarious comedy examines the pains of approaching mid-life crises and the strain it can put on marriages.  Baumbach’s film has a much lighter tone than some of his other films;… Continue reading Review: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG