By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Disney’s plan for live action/CGI remakes continues with this update on the popular and acclaimed 1992 animated film. So far, most of Disney’s new remakes have either been good or great and this latest one barely makes good. Though the filmmakers attempt to better develop the… Continue reading Review: ALADDIN
Author: Mark Saldana
Film News: “A Message From the Future with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez” is an Animated Short Film Focused on the Green New Deal
By Liz Lopez Source: Sunrise Movement The Intercept, together with U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Intercept senior correspondent Naomi Klein (“The Shock Doctrine”) present “A Message from the Future with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,” a 7-minute animated film featuring art by award-winning illustrator Molly Crabapple (“Brothers of the Gun”), co-written by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Avi Lewis (“This… Continue reading Film News: “A Message From the Future with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez” is an Animated Short Film Focused on the Green New Deal
Film News: “Her Smell” is Now Available on Digital Platforms after Premiere at SXSW Film Festival
By Liz Lopez Source: Gunpowder and Sky Elizabeth Moss stars in “Her Smell” that screened at the SXSW Film Festival in the Festival Favorites category and played in select theaters, but it is now available on all digital platforms this month. The award-winning actress was in Austin for the one festival screening. Anchored by a… Continue reading Film News: “Her Smell” is Now Available on Digital Platforms after Premiere at SXSW Film Festival
Cine Las Americas 22 Review: OCHO DE CADA DIEZ (EIGHT OUT OF TEN)
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) From Mexican writer/director Sergio Umansky Brener, comes this dark and gritty tale of vengeance that rings truthfully and accurately, based on the current state of crime and law enforcement in Mexico. Acclaimed actor Noé Hernández stars as Aurelio, a humble father and husband dealing with the… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 22 Review: OCHO DE CADA DIEZ (EIGHT OUT OF TEN)
Cine Las Americas 22 Review: MEDEA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) From Costa Rica comes a provocative and shocking film that addresses the issues of women’s rights, sexism, and society’s complacency in addressing these issues. Writer/director Alexandra Latishev takes a realistic, slice-of-life approach to her presentation, but still pulls no punches when it comes to her messages.… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 22 Review: MEDEA
Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With John Wick (Chapter 1), a great foundation was laid for a new and amazing franchise and gritty world of assassins and criminals. With John Wick: Chapter 2, the filmmakers expanded on this world in some exciting and imaginative ways, taking its protagonists and the audience… Continue reading Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM
Review: THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the young adult novel of the same name written by Nicola Yoon, this romantic drama addresses the issues faced by both immigrants in the U.S. and the troubles that the first generation, American children of immigrants often face. Though the romance that develops between the… Continue reading Review: THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR
Critica de cine: El éxito de SXSW, la comedia “Long Shot”, llega a cines locales
Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ A veces cuando escuchamos que hay una “nueva” comedia romántica que llega al cine, algunos de nosotros no brincamos de alegría al ser que muchas obras son aburidas por el guion que repite mucho de le que hemos visto en otras películas. Al ser muy honesta, cuando participé en el… Continue reading Critica de cine: El éxito de SXSW, la comedia “Long Shot”, llega a cines locales
Noticias de cine: “Cold Pursuit” llega en 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
Por Liz Lopez Fuente: Lionsgate El nominado al Premio de la Academia® y héroe de acción, Liam Neeson (1993, Mejor Actor, “Schindler’s List”; también conocido por “The Commuter”, la franquisia “Taken”, “Widows”), da vida a un padre que se embarca en la búsqueda de respuestas sobre el misterioso asesinato de su hijo en “Cold Pursuit”,… Continue reading Noticias de cine: “Cold Pursuit” llega en 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
Review: POKEMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the Pokemon franchise and on the video game of the same name, this film adaptation does offer some entertaining comedy, mostly courtesy of the hilarious voice work by star Ryan Reynolds. Fans of the pop culture franchise are sure to find much enjoyment in… Continue reading Review: POKEMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU