SXSW “The River and the Wall” Award Winning Documentary Now On Demand / Digital By Liz Lopez Rating: A This year while I attended the SXSW Film Festival, I found myself viewing many documentaries and the most outstanding one for me (and many other viewers) is “The River and the Wall” from award-winning director Ben… Continue reading SXSW 2019 Review: THE RIVER AND THE WALL
Author: Mark Saldana
SXSW 2019 Review: GO BACK TO CHINA.
By Jan Hamilton Synopsis Source: SXSW The semi-autobiographical film follows spoiled rich girl Sasha Li (Anna Akana), who after blowing through most of her trust fund, is forced by her father (Richard Ng) to go back to China and work for the family toy business. What begins simply as a way to regain financial support… Continue reading SXSW 2019 Review: GO BACK TO CHINA.
SXSW 2019 Review: MICKEY AND THE BEAR
By Jan Hamilton Synopsis Source: SXSW It’s April in Anaconda, Montana,and headstrong teenager Mickey Peck (Camila Morrone) is doing what she can to keep her single, veteran father (James Badge Dale) afloat, navigating his mercurial moods, opioid addiction, and grief over the loss of his wife. Secretly, Mickey fantasizes of going to college on the… Continue reading SXSW 2019 Review: MICKEY AND THE BEAR
SXSW 2019 Review: RUNNING WITH BETO
SXSW “Running With Beto” Audience Award Winning Documentary Available on HBO By Liz Lopez Rating B+ Director David Modigliani’s documentary, “Running With Beto” had multiple screenings during the SXSW Film Festival this past March and went on to win the Audience Award in the Documentary Spotlight category. The documentary shows the audience about Beto O’Rourke’s… Continue reading SXSW 2019 Review: RUNNING WITH BETO
Review: SXSW Premiere of Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” hits Theaters for End of School Fun
By Liz Lopez Rating: B Sometimes you can see a trailer for a comedy film with teens facing the usual coming of age challenges that we have already seen in past popular films and decide to pass on seeing it. Although, it might sound slightly predictable, the four screenwriters, Susanna Fogel (“The Spy Who Dumped… Continue reading Review: SXSW Premiere of Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” hits Theaters for End of School Fun
Review: BRIGHTBURN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From producer James Gunn, comes this wicked and sometimes shocking serving of subversion which offers an evil flipside to the Superman mythos. Presented as a nightmarish horror flick, Brightburn examines what happens when great power gets paired with no responsibility and a sociopathic mind. I wasn’t… Continue reading Review: BRIGHTBURN
Review: ALADDIN
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
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)