By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Jeff Nichols’ Midnight Special supernatural thriller had a North American Premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in the Headliners category and now is in theatrical release. Writer/director Nichols’ fourth feature reunites him with actor Michael Shannon (Take Shelter, Mud, Shotgun Stories). The film may appear to be one story at… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Month: March 2016
Movie Trailer: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO® Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
Coming Soon to Blu-Ray: THE IRON GIANT:SIGNATURE EDITION
Source: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Revisit a Classic in HD… THE IRON GIANT:SIGNATURE EDITION Debuts September 6 on Blu-Ray® and as Ultimate Collectors Edition from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Includes The Giant’s Dream, a new making-of documentary Burbank, CA, March 29, 2016 – The classic beloved animated tale “The Iron Giant” returns to… Continue reading Coming Soon to Blu-Ray: THE IRON GIANT:SIGNATURE EDITION
Local News: MONDO GALLERY PRESENTS “SATURDAY MORNING MASHUP: THE ART OF JEROEN HUIJBREGTS”
Source: Mondo Austin, TX – Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Mondo’s latest show reinvents beloved childhood icons from the ’70s and ’80s Mondo Gallery presents its next show, “Saturday Morning Mashup: The Art of Jeroen Huijbregts,” featuring Huijbregts’ iconic illustrations, paintings, and drawings inspired by his love of comic books, cartoons, and movies from the ’70s… Continue reading Local News: MONDO GALLERY PRESENTS “SATURDAY MORNING MASHUP: THE ART OF JEROEN HUIJBREGTS”
Screening Pass Giveaway: CITY OF GOLD
Source: IFC Films TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Monday, April 4 at 7:00 p..m. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters! In this richly penetrating documentary odyssey, Pulitzer… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: CITY OF GOLD
Review: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- It does not seem it has been 14 years since the very successful romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding hit theaters and became a high grossing film, so much so that many of us who enjoyed it have been more than hopeful and very anxious to view a sequel… Continue reading Review: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2
SXSW Film Coverage 2016: PEE-WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEWS
By Mark Saldana On Thursday night (March 17) of the festival I joined several excited fans at the Paramount Theater for the world premiere of Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday. The exuberant audience obviously had a fantastic time, laughing often and loudly. I too enjoyed the film which marks the cinematic comeback for the beloved character who… Continue reading SXSW Film Coverage 2016: PEE-WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEWS
SXSW Film 2016 Review: HUSH
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Horror fans have seen similar slasher films, but this one has one major difference. The main protagonist of the film is hearing impaired and unable to speak or scream. This story/character choice for the main character only adds to the suspense and horror. Don’t get me… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: HUSH
Review: EYE IN THE SKY
By Liz Lopez Rating: A- Eye in the Sky is quite the thriller as viewers learn early in this film that the “eye” referred to are drones and metal spies. This warfare has perils as the military crews from multiple countries are in a race against time to at first capture individuals on a Most… Continue reading Review: EYE IN THE SKY
Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Warner Bros. Pictures and director Zack Snyder have attempted to do with one film that Marvel Studios has done with several and the results are neither exceptional nor horrendous. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice not only serves as a sequel to 2013’s Man of Steel,… Continue reading Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE