By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This timely and poignant film tells the story about a Somali refugee attempting to make a new life for himself in Minneapolis. Adan (Barkhad Abdiraham), a Muslim immigrant from Somalia, struggles with adjusting to life in America and maintaining his Islamic faith. After getting kicked out… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: A STRAY
Day: May 31, 2016
SXSW Film 2016 Review: HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I am so happy that I made time for this delightful and charming import from New Zealand. Hunt for the Wilderpeople stars Sam Neill and Rima Te Wiata as Hector and Bella Faulkner, a childless married couple who decides to take in a foster child. Julian… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE
Review: X-MEN APOCALYPSE
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) The usual characters are back in this latest installment of the X-Men franchise. The actors chosen to portray the main characters in first few films were well chosen. However, the more recent selection of younger actors to portray the same characters has given a new life to… Continue reading Review: X-MEN APOCALYPSE