By Liz Lopez Rating: B- The title for the film Anthropoid might initially have Sci-Fi fans wondering if this is a new summer blockbuster, but in fact, it is about Operation Anthropoid, the code name for the 1940’s mission to assassinate a top-ranking Nazi officer, Reinhard Heydrich in Prague. Sean Ellis directs the film based… Continue reading Review: ARTHROPOID
Month: August 2016
Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) During the 1940s, an American socialite and wealthy patron of the arts named Florence Foster Jenkins became famous for her opera recordings. Jenkins developed a bit of a cult following among the troops fighting overseas in World War II. At the age of 76, Jenkins sold… Continue reading Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
By Mark Saldana Rating 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I have said it before, and I will say it again; if filmmakers can offer a fresh take on a previously made movie, I will give it a chance with an open mind and heart. Though I am not a huge fan of remakes, I am… Continue reading Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) This film is the story of Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep), a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice (IMDB). Jenkins lives in a bubble of friends and loved ones who absolutely love music and protect her… Continue reading Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) The adventures of an orphaned boy (Oakes Fegley) named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon (IMDB). This film reviewer is old enough to vaguely remember the original from 1977. However, these two films should only be compared by… Continue reading Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
Review: HELL OR HIGH WATER
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) A divorced dad (Chris Pine) and his ex-con brother (Ben Foster) resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family’s farm in West Texas (IMDB). This film is intelligently written and acted because the characters have depth which draws the viewer into the film unexpectedly.… Continue reading Review: HELL OR HIGH WATER
Fantastic Fest 2016 News: Fantastic Arcade
FANTASTIC ARCADE RETURNS TO THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE WITH NEW GAMES FROM THE CREATORS OF DOWNWELL, PAPERS PLEASE, HOHOKUM & MORE SEPTEMBER 26 – 29, 2016 AUSTIN, TEXAS International Games Festival Features Lineup Of Independent Games, Including Premiere Games, Alongside Major Publisher Showcase Source: Fantastic Fest AUSTIN, TX – August 10th, 2016 – Organizers of Fantastic Arcade… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2016 News: Fantastic Arcade
Coming To Blu-ray and Digital HD: THE PRINCE MOVIE COLLECTION
Three Unique Films from a One-of-a-Kind Legend Prince Movie Collection Oct. 4 Includes Newly Remastered Purple Rain plus High Definition Debuts of Graffiti Bridge and Under the Cherry Moon in one Blu-ray™ Collection Source: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Burbank, CA, August 10, 2016 – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) commemorates the film career… Continue reading Coming To Blu-ray and Digital HD: THE PRINCE MOVIE COLLECTION
Movie Teaser Trailer: RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER
Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment Based on Capcom’s hugely popular video game seriescomes the final installment in the most successful video game film franchise ever, which has grossed over $1 billion worldwide to date. Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to… Continue reading Movie Teaser Trailer: RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER
SXSW Film 2016 Review and Interview: THE BANDIT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) During the mid 1970s, bosom buddies Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham decide to make a low budget action comedy about a beer bootlegging road trip, and that silly little comedy becomes not only a cultural phenomenon, but also a massive box office success. Burt Reynolds, who… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review and Interview: THE BANDIT