By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Grimm fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel, has inpired multiple adaptations in various media. Often comedic or juvenile, most film adaptations have failed to explore the dark undertones that the Brothers Grimm brought to their bewitching story. Writer/director Oz Perkins and co-writer Rob Hayes have made… Continue reading Review: GRETEL & HANSEL
Month: January 2020
Critica De Cine: THE RHYTHM SECTION
Por Liz Lopez Rating B- Para cualquiera que haya leído las novelas de Mark Burnell sobre el personaje Stephanie Patrick, ya conocen la historia y el resultado de esta película. Burnell ha adaptado una de sus novelas para la pantalla y está dirigida por Reed Morano (“The Handmaid’s Tale”, “Meadowland” y “I Think We’ll Alone… Continue reading Critica De Cine: THE RHYTHM SECTION
Austin Local Theater News: ZACH Theatre’s production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Available thru March 8th
By Liz Lopez Rating A ZACH Theatre’s production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, part of ZACH ‘s Moody Foundation Family Series, is created by Jonathan Rockefeller and based on Eric Carle’s books. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show stars both an adult and student cast of puppeteers playing at The Kleberg at ZACH through March… Continue reading Austin Local Theater News: ZACH Theatre’s production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Available thru March 8th
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” de Disney Disponible en Digital y Blu ray
Por Liz Lopez La villana más emblemática de Disney, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” está disponible en Digital en HD y 4K Ultra HD™ y en Movies Anywhere, y en formato físico en 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ y DVD en enero de 2020. La emocionante continuación de la película de 2014 “Maleficent”, protagonizada por Angelina Jolie… Continue reading “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” de Disney Disponible en Digital y Blu ray
Review: THE GENTLEMEN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After dabbling in various kinds of projects, including last year’s Disney live-action adaptation of Aladdin, Guy Ritchie is back with a low down , nasty and violent thriller–the familar type of criminal affair that made him famous. With The Gentlemen, Ritchie makes a much-needed return to… Continue reading Review: THE GENTLEMEN
Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival 2020 Review: AMERICAN MUSLIM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/director Adam Zucker offers a revealing, unsightful and positive documentary that focuses on five Muslim-american citizens. These people work hard and passionately to eliminate ignorance and dispel myths about their beloved religion and the cultures that practice it. Galvanized by the current Muslim immigration ban by… Continue reading Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival 2020 Review: AMERICAN MUSLIM
Critica De Cine: THE GENTLEMEN
Por Liz Lopez Rating B-/C+ La última película del director / escritor británico Guy Ritchie, “The Gentlemen”, es una entretenida historia de acción / crimen que a veces es humorística, pero no es exactamente un “nuevo” guión cuando se trata de tráfico de drogas y quién va a luchar hasta el final permanecer en la… Continue reading Critica De Cine: THE GENTLEMEN
Review: THE GENTLEMEN
By Renee’ C.Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) A British drug lord (Matthew McConaughey) tries to sell off his highly profitable empire to a dynasty of Oklahoma billionaires (IMDB). McConaughey as Mickey Pearson is genus because his portrayal is cool, calculated and nuanced. There is not doubt of his sincerity in his role as the… Continue reading Review: THE GENTLEMEN
Review: TROOP ZERO
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Great performances by the adult cast, vibrant and exciting performances by the kids, and an undeniably sincere heart elevate this otherwise all-too-familiar band of misfits/underdogs movie. Most adult movie goers of different generations have already seen this formula. For my generation, it is The Bad News… Continue reading Review: TROOP ZERO
Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival 2020 Review: ALWAYS IN SEASON
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) For my second film of the festival, I chose this highly recommended documentary which not only details some of the history of lynching, but also questions whether or not this horrific practice still occurs. Written and directed by Jaqueline Olive (who co-wrote with Don Bernier), Always… Continue reading Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival 2020 Review: ALWAYS IN SEASON