By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This Ecuadorean/Argentinian production is an engaging coming-of-age story that almost succeeds, except for the abrupt and unsatisfactory ending. Written and directed by Diego Araujo, Holiday examines an eventful holiday amidst an economic crisis in Ecuador. Young Juan Pablo (Juan Arregui) and his mother join his aunt,… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: FERIADO/HOLIDAY
Month: May 2015
Cine Las Americas 18 Review: O ULTIMO CINE DRIVE-IN/THE LAST DRIVE-IN THEATER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This particular entry from Brazil caught my attention right away as I perused the film line-up. Any film which celebrates a love for cinema will instantly get my attention. Because this film not only celebrates the passion and joy for movies, but also examines life and… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: O ULTIMO CINE DRIVE-IN/THE LAST DRIVE-IN THEATER
Review: MAD MAX FURY ROAD
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.0 (Out of 5 Reels) In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her… Continue reading Review: MAD MAX FURY ROAD
Review: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Mattias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor (IMDB). Fans of period pieces will… Continue reading Review: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD
DVD Release: PEANUTS: EMMY® HONORED COLLECTION
A COLLECTION SHOWCASING 11 CELEBRATED PEANUTS SPECIALS IS SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Two-Disc Collection Features Over Four Hours of Peanuts Specials BURBANK, CA (May 5, 2015) – It’s Snoopy and Charlie Brown at their very best with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s (WBHE) release of Peanuts: Emmy® Honored Collection, available in stores September 15,… Continue reading DVD Release: PEANUTS: EMMY® HONORED COLLECTION
DVD Release: LOONEY TUNES RABBITS RUN
ALL-NEW LOONEY TUNES ANIMATED MOVIE FEATURING BUGS BUNNY IS SET FOR RELEASE AUGUST 4, 2015 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Original Full-Length Film Includes All-Time Favorite Looney Tunes Characters BURBANK, CA (May 5, 2015) – What happens when Bugs Bunny becomes embroiled in a scheme surrounding the invention of a highly-sought after invisibility spray? The result is a… Continue reading DVD Release: LOONEY TUNES RABBITS RUN
Movie News: THE CONNECTION
“An exciting, epic policier with whiffs of both its American cousin and Scorsese” – John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter Drafthouse Films presents THE CONNECTION, the gritty, action-packed European flip side to The French Connection, starring Academy Award® winner Jean Dujardin! In theaters May 15! Fantastic Fest and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema have a long-standing commitment to supporting exciting and provocative… Continue reading Movie News: THE CONNECTION
Movie News: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
MARVEL STUDIOS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON MARVEL’S “CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR” Principal Photography Begins in Atlanta For May 6, 2016 Release ATLANTA, GEORGIA (May 7, 2015) – Marvel Studios has commenced principal photography at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on “Captain America: Civil War,” the third installment of its Super Hero franchise. The production… Continue reading Movie News: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
Review: HOT PURSUIT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) I am quite surprised that a movie like this one didn’t get released in either January or February. During those months, if a film is not an award contender, it usually is among the worst movies studios have to offer. I’m thinking the producers of this… Continue reading Review: HOT PURSUIT
Review: THE D TRAIN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I am a big fan of the multi-talented Jack Black and have enjoyed the great performances of his co-star James Marsden. Yet, my love for their talents could not prevent me from giving this movie at least a two star review. I admire their strong commitment… Continue reading Review: THE D TRAIN