By Laurie Coker Rating: A Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies is a subtle, yet emotionally stirring, historically-based film. Co-writers Joel and Ethan Coen, from an original script by Matt Charman, weave a watchable tale of cold war espionage, but perhaps more importantly, they offer up sharp dialogue and rich characters that clearly represent the theme of honor… Continue reading Review: BRIDGE OF SPIES
Day: October 16, 2015
Review: FREEHELD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2015 the United State Supreme Court, in the landmark case of Oberfell v. Hodges, ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry. This decision not only legalizes civil unions between couples of all sexes, but it now impacts the legal benefits that come with… Continue reading Review: FREEHELD
Review: BRIDGE OF SPIES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Steven Spielberg’s latest film may not be a grand slam, but it is definitely a home run. Based on the true events involving Soviet spy Rudolf Abel, American spy Francis Gary Powers and the lawyer James B. Donovan who negotiated for their trade, Bridge of Spies… Continue reading Review: BRIDGE OF SPIES
Review: GOOSEBUMPS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) I have never read any of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books nor have I ever seen the television series, based on those novels, which aired during the late 1990s. I do recall that the TV series actually looked rather creepy for children’s programming, but I never bothered… Continue reading Review: GOOSEBUMPS
Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: CRIMSON PEAK
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This year, Fantastic Fest offered its attendees two secret screenings. The first one took place on Friday evening with audiences excitedly anticipating their surprise. As it turned out, the film was Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak and Del Toro and Tim League took the stage to… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: CRIMSON PEAK