Author: Mark Saldana

Review: ROMA

Oscar winning Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma” Takes the Viewers Back in Time By Liz Lopez Rating: A- Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón won Oscars for his editing and directing of the 3D space thriller “Gravity” and in 2018, he presents “Roma,” a Spanish-language film as he has created in the past (“Sólo con Tu Pareja”, “Y Tu Mamá… Continue reading Review: ROMA

Review: ROMA

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) From Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron, comes what is probably his most personal film.  Though the movie will be available for viewing via Netflix, it is still a piece which demands to be watched theatrically.  But this isn’t the typical kind of bombastic summer blockbuster that usually… Continue reading Review: ROMA

Critica De Cine: ROMA

“Roma” del premiado cineasta Alfonso Cuarón nos lleva a los tiempos del ayer   Por Liz Lopez Rating: A- El cineasta Alfonso Cuarón ha recibido el premio “Oscar” por su dirección y edición del largometraje en ingles, “Gravity” y ahora en el 2018, presenta su obra independiente en español, “Roma”, como lo ha hecho en… Continue reading Critica De Cine: ROMA

Review: ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE

New for the Holidays, a horror-musical-comedy!   By Liz Lopez Rating: B There are many holiday films that are considered “classics” and the stories range from A-Z with the setting in the month of December leading up to gift – giving time. Speaking of “Z,” well “Anna and the Apocalypse” is a zombie film featuring… Continue reading Review: ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE

Review: MARIA BY CALLAS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) During the 1950s and 60s, Greek-American operatic soprano Maria Callas became a world renown singer.  Known for her beautiful voice, but better known for her tempestuous attitude, Callas’s extracurricular activities would eventually overshadow her incredible singing talent.  If one were to ask Maria about her troubles… Continue reading Review: MARIA BY CALLAS

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FAVOURITE

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Money and power rarely offer anyone lasting happiness.  This timeless message is the central theme for this new, unorthodox period film by Yorgos Lanthimos.  Power is the goal that drives two of the protagonists in the film.  It is what pits them against each other and… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FAVOURITE

Local Event: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Love Never Dies” Plays at Bass Concert Hall November 27-December 2, 2018

By Liz Lopez Source: Texas Performing Arts, Lexus Broadway in Austin Lexus Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts has individual tickets on sale for “Love Never Dies” as it makes its premiere in Austin at Bass Concert Hall from November 27 – December 2, 2018 as part of a North American Tour. The… Continue reading Local Event: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Love Never Dies” Plays at Bass Concert Hall November 27-December 2, 2018

Local Event: One of the Nation’s Top Halloween Attractions Now Open for the Holiday Season Starting December 1st

Scream Hollow Presents: Twisted Christmas, a Winter Wonderland with fun-filled family activities by day and two Christmas Haunts by night based on the historical legends and lore of Krampus   Source: Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park AUSTIN, Texas—November 21, 2018— Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park, one of the top Halloween attractions in the country with… Continue reading Local Event: One of the Nation’s Top Halloween Attractions Now Open for the Holiday Season Starting December 1st