Month: July 2015

Review: ANT-MAN

By Laurie Coker Rating: B- “Big things come in small packages.” True of many things and definitely true of Paul Rudd’s titular character Ant-Man. However, although it is highly entertaining, Ant-Man directed by Peyton Reed, is a good deal of what we have already seen in the super-hero genre – eminent world destruction, a reluctant… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN

Review: TRAINWRECK

By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ Trainwreck the title says it all, and much of Judd Apatow’s new film plays out like watching a human train wreck, but not necessarily in a bad way. A delightfully witty cast, with excellent comedic timing makes Trainwreck’s less than fresh storyline pop. Even with its all too long running… Continue reading Review: TRAINWRECK

Review: ANT-MAN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With what could be considered Marvel’s silliest sounding title, this particular adaptation struck me as an even bigger risk than the Guardians of the Galaxy movie.  However, when I first heard that Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish were spearheading this Marvel property, I knew, or at… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN

Review: TRAINWRECK

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Director Judd Apatow tackled bro-mance and romance in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, unexpected offspring in Knocked Up, and marital woes in This is 40. Apatow’s newest comedy marks a return to romantic comedy, and as with most rom-coms, this one is told from a woman’s perspective.  Only… Continue reading Review: TRAINWRECK

Movie News: MY VOICE, MY LIFE

A FILM BY RUBY YANG Opening New York – August 28 – Cinema Village Opening Los Angeles – September 4 – Laemmle Music Hall 91 Minutes – In Cantonese with English Subtitles This film is not rated Source: L + H Creations Foundation in association with Lee Hysan Oscar® winning documentary filmmaker Ruby Yang’s newest film, MY… Continue reading Movie News: MY VOICE, MY LIFE

Blu-ray/DVD Release: THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED

THE HIGHEST-GROSSING SWEDISH FILM OF ALL TIME IS A DELIGHTFUL COMIC FABLE A LA FORREST GUMP Coming to Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on August 18, 2015 Critcs’ Pick! “The film genre that might be called Old People Behaving Hilariously gets an appealing new entry…” – Neil Genzlinger, THE NEW YORK TIMES “Irreverent and frequently… Continue reading Blu-ray/DVD Release: THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED

Entertainment News: UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATIN ENTERTAINMENT CREATES FIRST U.S. LATIN CULTURAL FESTIVAL

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY FOR THE 2-DAY CELEBRATION FEATURING MULTIPLE STAGES, FOOD FROM ALL OF LATIN AMERICA, ART EXPERIENCES AND A MULTI-GENRE LINE-UP OF MORE THAN 25 TOP MUSIC PERFORMERS JUAN GABRIEL, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, LA ARROLLADORA BANDA EL LIMON & JULION ALVAREZ ARE THE FIRST SUPERSTAR HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED TO PERFORM Source: Universal Music Group Hollywood,… Continue reading Entertainment News: UNIVERSAL MUSIC LATIN ENTERTAINMENT CREATES FIRST U.S. LATIN CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Movie News: STAR TREK BEYOND CAST UNITES TO BRING AUDIENCES THE ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE: A CHANCE TO APPEAR IN THE UPCOMING FILM

  Cast Members Announce “STAR TREK: TO BOLDLY GO” Campaign Benefitting the Cast’s Choice of Nine Global Causes   Beginning Today, Fans Can Visit Omaze.com/StarTrek to Enter for a Chance to Win! Source: Paramount Pictures & Omaze HOLLYWOOD, CA, JULY 14, 2015 – In an unprecedented event, the cast of the Star Trek film franchise has created a unique… Continue reading Movie News: STAR TREK BEYOND CAST UNITES TO BRING AUDIENCES THE ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE: A CHANCE TO APPEAR IN THE UPCOMING FILM

Review: SELF/LESS

By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Some people accept death and make preparations for themselves and their loved ones in advance. Making those preparations also requires having money available or purchasing a plan with monthly payments that at times can be hard on the budget. The percentage of individuals in our world who have no financial… Continue reading Review: SELF/LESS