Author: Mark Saldana

Noticias de Cine: Consulado General de México en Austin ofrece CineClub México

Por Liz Lopez Fuente: CineClub Mexico CineClub México es una nueva iniciativa orientada a promover el cine mexicano en Austin, TX. Cada tercer jueves de mes se proyecta una película mexicana y se invita a un experto en el tema de la película, incluyendo una tertulia al finalizar la película. Todo acompañado de vino y bocadillos. ¡Entrada… Continue reading Noticias de Cine: Consulado General de México en Austin ofrece CineClub México

Noticias de cine: El heroico luchador por las libertades, “Robin Hood”, llega la cinta en Combo Pack

La aventura épica plagada de acción, “Robin Hood”, desembarca en 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (más Blu-ray y Digital), Blu-ray™  Combo  Pack  (más  DVD  y  Digital),  DVD y Bajo Demanda el 19 de  febrero de  la  mano de Lionsgate. By Liz Lopez Fuente: Lionsgate Dirigida por el ganador del premio BAFTA, Otto Bathurst (2014, Artes… Continue reading Noticias de cine: El heroico luchador por las libertades, “Robin Hood”, llega la cinta en Combo Pack

Noticias de cine: “Pájaros de verano” (“Birds of Passage”) de Colombia se encuentra actualmente en los teatros de Los Ángeles.

Por Liz Lopez Fuente: The Orchard La película “Birds of Passage” fue seleccionada por Colombia para representar oficialmente al país como Mejor Película de Habla no Inglesa en los Óscar®. Con un relato épico y desbordante sobre la erosión de las tradiciones en favor de la búsqueda de la riqueza material, “Birds of Passage” va… Continue reading Noticias de cine: “Pájaros de verano” (“Birds of Passage”) de Colombia se encuentra actualmente en los teatros de Los Ángeles.

Film News: “Passport to Iron City” Can Provide Mixed Results from the Experience

By Liz Lopez Source: Twentieth Century Fox “Passport to Iron City” is a live immersive event, inspired by the sci-fi film “Alita: Battle Angel,” adapted from “Battle Angel Alita,” and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The event is operating in Austin, Los Angeles, and New York City and appears as a recreation of the film’s set.… Continue reading Film News: “Passport to Iron City” Can Provide Mixed Results from the Experience

Review: HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Though 2017’s Happy Death Day is somewhat entertaining, I feel that the time loop plot has already grown tiresome and that the humor and thrills simply are not enough to elevate this horror-comedy. Well, two years have passed and a sequel is now about to open… Continue reading Review: HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U

Theater News: “Anastasia” Arrives at Bass Concert Hall from Feb. 12th through 17th

By Liz Lopez Source: Texas Performing Arts, Broadway in Austin Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical “Anastasia” will be playing in Austin at last! This show will feature performances at 8pm each night from Feb. 12th through the 15th. On the weekend, the Saturday shows are offered at 2pm and… Continue reading Theater News: “Anastasia” Arrives at Bass Concert Hall from Feb. 12th through 17th

Iranian Film Festival NY 2019 Review: SHEEPLE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) With fiery intensity and fierce anger, Houman Seyedi’s Sheeple begins with a stylishly presented sequence of seemingly chaotic violence. But amidst the violence, disturbing and haunting moments, the intense anger, and the steely ruthlessness lies a tale of sadness and heartbreak. This tremendous film which closed… Continue reading Iranian Film Festival NY 2019 Review: SHEEPLE

Review: “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part”

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Fans of the 2014 animated film “The LEGO Movie” from writer/directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (“21 Jump Street,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”) have anxiously awaited the direct sequel to it, despite having the two films a couple of years ago, “The LEGO Batman Movie” and “The LEGO… Continue reading Review: “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part”