Day: December 10, 2021

WEST SIDE STORY (2021)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Steven Spielberg reimagines one of Hollywood’s and Broadway’s most beloved musicals and delivers another masterful film. I am sure there are plenty of people who absolutely adore either the 1961 version of West Side Story or experienced a stage production of the musical that is near… Continue reading WEST SIDE STORY (2021)

BEING THE RICARDOS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the tumultuous relationship between television sweethearts Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and a scandal regarding Ball’s political leanings, writer/director Aaron Sorkin depicts a particularly rough week for everyone working on the I Love Lucy sitcom. Sorkin, who is known for his dialogue-heavy scripts, delivers… Continue reading BEING THE RICARDOS

ENCOUNTER

Rating: B The moment I learned that the film Encounter stars Oscar-nominated actor Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal), I was game to watch it without looking at the trailer. Directed by Michael Pearce (Beast) based on a script he co-wrote with Joe Barton (My Days of Mercy, The Ritual), the film is listed as a… Continue reading ENCOUNTER

Critica De Cine: ENCOUNTER

Rating: B En el momento en que supe que la película Encounter está protagonizada por el actor nominado al Oscar Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal), estaba dispuesto a verla sin mirar el avance. Dirigida por Michael Pearce (Beast) basado en un guión que coescribió con Joe Barton (My Days of Mercy, The Ritual), la película… Continue reading Critica De Cine: ENCOUNTER