Day: April 15, 2016

Review: THE JUNGLE BOOK

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) The man-cub Mowgli (Neel Sethi) flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba). Guided by Bagheera (Ben Kingsley) the panther and the bear Baloo (Bill Murray), Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don’t have… Continue reading Review: THE JUNGLE BOOK

Movie News: Alamo Drafthouse CEO/Founder Responds to Texting In Theaters

Source: The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Alamo Drafthouse Founder/CEO Tim League: First off, I’d like to say that I am very excited for Adam Aron to be taking the helm at AMC.  I am a fan of the Starwood Hotel and Resort brand and the customer experience that his former company consistently delivers.  Bringing that leadership… Continue reading Movie News: Alamo Drafthouse CEO/Founder Responds to Texting In Theaters

Spanish Review: CITY OF GOLD

Por Liz López Rating: A En Los Angeles, el crítico de restaurantes y ganador del premio Pulitzer, Jonathan Gold, es el sujeto del largometraje documental, City of Gold, que se proyecto durante el Festival de cine SXSW 2015. Esta cinta tuvo su debut en el Festival Sundance hace un año en enero y después de… Continue reading Spanish Review: CITY OF GOLD

Review: CRIMINAL

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Seeing movies at an Alamo Drafthouse theater is, at the very least, fun.  In addition to the availability of delicious food and adult beverages, just about every movie has a fun pre-show, featuring viral videos and movie trailers somehow connected to the feature presentation.  Just prior… Continue reading Review: CRIMINAL

SXSW Film 2016 Review: MILES AHEAD

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars)  To set one’s musical artist biopic apart from many others that have preceded it, is a difficult task for any filmmaker attempting an entry in the well-worn genre.  Some films like Walk the Line, Get on Up, and Ray have managed to stand-out with superb performances… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: MILES AHEAD

Review: CITY OF GOLD

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Jonathan Gold has two main passions in his life: food and writing about food.  The Los Angeles based, Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic lives to experience as much culinary delight as humanly possible in L.A.  Though he can appreciate fine cuisine, he is not so snobby that… Continue reading Review: CITY OF GOLD