Author: Mark Saldana

SXSW 2019 News: FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 FEATURES AND EPISODIC PREMIERES

Source: SXSW Austin, Texas, January 16, 2019 — South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals announced the features and episodic premieres lineup for the 26th edition of the Film Festival, running March 8-17, 2019 in Austin, Texas. The acclaimed program draws thousands of fans, filmmakers, press, and industry leaders every year to immerse themselves in the… Continue reading SXSW 2019 News: FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 FEATURES AND EPISODIC PREMIERES

Noticias de cine: La Acción Transcurre Bajo el Agua en “Hunter Killer” Disponible en Digital Ahora

By Liz Lopez Fuente: Summitt Premiere, Lionsgate La película de acción “Hunter Killer” llega en Digital hoy, el 15 de Enero, y en 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack y DVD el 29 de Enero con Summit PremiereTM, Una Compañía de Lionsgate® – Experimenta el suspense y la acción intensa cuando “Hunter Killer” desembarca… Continue reading Noticias de cine: La Acción Transcurre Bajo el Agua en “Hunter Killer” Disponible en Digital Ahora

Review: DESTROYER

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Redemption takes many forms, and like the protagonist of the neo-noir film Destroyer, sometimes one has to get downright dirty to accomplish it.  The new film from director Karyn Kusama (The Invitation) is a prime example of this nasty, regressive process.  Nicole Kidman’s character, Erin Bell,… Continue reading Review: DESTROYER

Review: THE UPSIDE

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) After France’s The Intouchables received acclaim from both critics and the general public, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood would make an American version, and after eight years, The Intouchables redo is finally seeing the light of day.  Dubbed, The Upside, the US… Continue reading Review: THE UPSIDE

Austin Screening Pass Giveaway: THE UPSIDE

Source: STX Entertainment TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to an advance screenings of this movie in Austin, TX, scheduled for Wednesday,  January 9  at 7:00 p..m.  NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters!

Review: ESCAPE ROOM

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) A form of amusement which has grown in popularity over the past few years is “The Escape Room.”  A group of people enters a facility where they are supposedly tapped and must use their wits, evade threats, and overcome challenges and obstacles to get out.  I… Continue reading Review: ESCAPE ROOM

Review: ON THE BASIS OF SEX

(l to r.) Armie Hammer as Marty Ginsburg and Felicity Jones as Ruth Bader Ginsburg star in Mimi Leder's ON THE BASIS OF SEX, a Focus Features release.

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been in the news lately, but sadly, this been due to some health problems.  Still, there is no denying her amazing contributions to social justice–particularly her work in advancing women’s rights.  This new movie by director Mimi Leder attempts… Continue reading Review: ON THE BASIS OF SEX

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: SHOPLIFTERS

AFF’s “Shoplifters” (Manbiki Kazoku) from Director Hirokazu Koreeda Takes Your Heart   By Liz Lopez Rating: A Director/writer/editor Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Shoplifters” (original title, Manbiki Kazoku) is one of those films that grabs your attention from the onset and then takes your heart to add this emotional and moving story about a Japanese “family” that survives… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: SHOPLIFTERS

Critica De Cine: ESCAPE ROOM

(l to r) Jay Ellis, Taylor Russell, Nick Dodani, Deborah Ann Woll and Logan Miller star in ESCAPE ROOM.

“Escape Room” es divertida, pero la trama le falta ser original   Por Liz Lopez Rating: C+ El cineasta Adam Robitel (“Insidious: The Last Key”) dirige el largometraje “Escape Room” basado en la historia de Bragi F. Schut (“Threshold” y “Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu,” ambos serie de TV) y el guion que él escribió en… Continue reading Critica De Cine: ESCAPE ROOM