By Renee’ C. Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). Nevertheless, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has… Continue reading Review: FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD
Month: November 2018
Review: THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Ever since Stieg Larsson’s “Millennium” franchise was released in the United States, the triology of Swedish films based on crime novels became some of my top favorite films featuring the Lisbeth Salander character from his novels. All three films feature Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist and Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth… Continue reading Review: THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB
Critica De Cine: BOY ERASED
“Boy Erased” es una historia muy emotiva con excelente actuació Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ El actor Joel Edgerton siempre se destaca en su actuación, pero en el nuevo largometraje, “Boy Erased” también toma el puesto de director, además de escribir el guion. Esta cinta está basada en el libro de las memorias y… Continue reading Critica De Cine: BOY ERASED
Fantastic Fest 2018 Review: OVERLORD
“Overlord” World War II Thriller Mixes Action, Mystery and Horror By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ “Overlord” premiered at this year’s Fantastic Fest and judging by the audience in the theater I was in, the J.J. Abrams-produced feature film and directed by Julius Avery (“Son of a Gun”) sounded as if it was an overall… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2018 Review: OVERLORD
Review and Filmmaker Interviews: TIME TRAP
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ I had the opportunity to view the feature film “Time Trap” on the big screen prior to the limited theatrical release that starts today in Austin at the Alamo Drafthouse and it is one that I highly encourage viewers to do as well while in theaters. There is no way… Continue reading Review and Filmmaker Interviews: TIME TRAP
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: BOY ERASED
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Before Garrard Conley started his career as an acclaimed writer, he lived a rather simple life in Arkansas with his loving parents. His parents have a traditional marriage with his mother working as a hairdresser and his father working as a car salesman while also serving… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: BOY ERASED
Review: A PRIVATE WAR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From 1985 until 2002, American journalist Marie Colvin risked her life on a regular basis, working as a foreign affairs and war correspondent for British newspaper, The Sunday Times. During her tenure at the paper, Colvin would interview Muammar Gaddafi and cover multiple conflicts in the… Continue reading Review: A PRIVATE WAR
Review: DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.” Those immortal lyrics will be forever sung every holiday season. Since 1957, when Dr. Seuss published his story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, this beloved/reviled sourpuss character would eventually become a Christmas icon. This fate was sealed when animation filmmakers… Continue reading Review: DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH
Digital Copy Review: INCREDIBLES 2
By Mark Saldana The long-awaited sequel to Disney/Pixar’s acclaimed and popular superhero movie is now available to own via digital, Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD. I recently re-watched the equally lovable sequel and took a gander at some of the many extras available on these video formats. Disney Home Entertainment has put together quite… Continue reading Digital Copy Review: INCREDIBLES 2
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: ORIGINAL SIN (PECADO ORIGINAL)
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- “Original Sin” (“Pecado Original”) had its Texas premiere at the 25th Annual Austin Film Festival in competition in the Comedy Vanguard category. Director/Writer: Jean Lee presents her feature directorial debut, “Original Sin” (“Pecado Original”) and stars an international cast, including Maia Nikiphoroff, an up-and-coming star from Paraguay, alongside costars Alejandro… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: ORIGINAL SIN (PECADO ORIGINAL)