Author: Mark Saldana

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

Keanu Reeves stars as 'John Wick' in 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

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Review: THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR

THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR Copyright: © 2019 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PICTURES INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Photo Credit: Atsushi Nishijima Caption: (L-r) YARA SHAHIDI as Natasha Kingsley and CHARLES MELTON as Daniel Bae in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures’ romantic drama “THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

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

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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: POMS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I sincerely hate to be the bad guy when it comes to tearing down movies about underdogs trying to overcome adversity, but this movie just doesn’t have much good to offer in terms of storytelling and character development. I am sure the filmmakers who conceived this… Continue reading Review: POMS