By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) “All you need is love. Love is all you need.” Simply, but beautifully put, these lyrics from one of The Beatles’ more beloved songs may as well have been the legendary band’s credo. It is most definitely the key theme of this film which delivers a… Continue reading Review: YESTERDAY
Author: Mark Saldana
Promotional Movie Swag Giveaway: MIB Shades
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Review: TOY STORY 4
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Even though Disney/Pixar could have ended a successful franchise with a trilogy, they opted to make it a quadrilogy, and the results aren’t actually bad. The latest installment in the Toy Story saga shows a tremendous amount of love for its characters and stories; though I… Continue reading Review: TOY STORY 4
Review: CHILD’S PLAY (2019)
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) At this point in my work in film criticism, I have to just shug and go with the flow when I hear about a new remake. I mean; honestly, what can I do? When Disney, the world’s biggest studio is producing mostly remakes and others are… Continue reading Review: CHILD’S PLAY (2019)
Israeli Film Center Festival 2019 Review: RED COW
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) In East Jerusalem, teenager Benni (Avigail Kovari) and her most devout father Yehoshua (Gal Toren) cling to their faith and traditions while dealing with political strife and still coping with the tragic death of Benni’s mother and Yehoshua’s wife. Things become rather complicated and challenging when… Continue reading Israeli Film Center Festival 2019 Review: RED COW
Israeli Film Center Festival 2019 Review: FIG TREE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This particular film from Ethiopian-Israeli director Aalam-Warqe Davidian tells a very desperate story of Jews in Ethiopia trying to escape persecution and civil war. The protagonist Mina (Betalehem Asmamawe), a 16 year-old young lady, and her family are attempting to illegally emigrate to Israel. Meanwhile, Mina’s… Continue reading Israeli Film Center Festival 2019 Review: FIG TREE
Austin Screening Pass Giveaway: YESTERDAY
TVR is giving away passes (good for four people) to an advance screening of this movie in Austin, TX, scheduled for Monday, June 24 at 7:30 p..m. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters!
Review: THE DEAD DON’T DIE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Smartly written zombie movies often have socially relevant messages to offer through their violence and gore. This can be genuinely said about filmmaker Jim Jarmusch’s foray into the genre. With The Dead Don’t Die, Jarmusch takes on the environmental sins of humanity, though he does so… Continue reading Review: THE DEAD DON’T DIE
Review: LATE NIGHT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Though this movie has two great lead actresses (Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling), I wasn’t exactly excited about reviewing this comedy about a nighttime talk show. I don’t know; maybe because I no longer have any genuine interest in modern late night talk shows, I felt that… Continue reading Review: LATE NIGHT