By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the acclaimed novel by James Baldwin, this movie offers a fictionalized take on the African-American experience during the 1970s. Still, this is a story that reflects the real injustices and turmoil that Black Americans went through during the aftermath of the Civil Rights movement. … Continue reading Review: IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
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Review: VICE
By Mark Saldana Rating 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From writer/director Adam McKay, the filmmaker made the razor sharp satire, The Big Short, comes another biting and witty film that pulls no punches. With Vice, McKay takes on the political career of Dick Cheney and how he literally became the most powerful Vice President of… Continue reading Review: VICE
Review: SECOND ACT
Jennifer Lopez Shines in the Romance Comedy “Second Act” By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Jennifer Lopez stars in and produces “Second Act,” an office comedy that also features the issues she has with her romantic partner, and also the strong bond she has with her close friends. The screenplay written by Justin Zackham (“The Big… Continue reading Review: SECOND ACT
Review: WELCOME TO MARWEN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2002, artist Mark Hogancamp was brutally attacked outside a bar. Even though Hogancamp physically recovered to a certain level, he was left brain damaged and unable to draw. Mark was also left with severe mental wounds that troubled him for some time since the incident. … Continue reading Review: WELCOME TO MARWEN
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: BEN IS BACK
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Peter Hedges (“The Odd Life of Timothy Green”) has written and directed a drama about a young man, Ben (Lucas Hedges), his addiction and the many effects it has on all his family and families all around. Hedges story does not shy away from scenes that are very traumatic to… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: BEN IS BACK
Review: AQUAMAN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With the exception of last year’s Wonder Woman, every DCEU film has been rather messy. Despite the production woes of Justice League and the last minute changes, the filmmakers managed to salvage a fun and watchable movie. This offered some hope for what seemed to be… Continue reading Review: AQUAMAN
Critica De Cine: MARY POPPINS RETURNS
“Mary Poppins Returns” es una secuela con toda la majia de Disney para gozar en familia By Liz Lopez Rating: A Una de las películas más clásicas de Walt Disney Pictures es “Mary Poppins” que se lanzó en 1964 y es basado en los libros de P.L. Travers. Muchas personas han escuchado de la cinta… Continue reading Critica De Cine: MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Review: MARY POPPINS RETURNS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Fifty-four years after Mary Poppins debuted in theaters and began winning of the hearts of children and their families for many generations, the magical nanny has finally returned in a sequel. Why Disney took so long to do this is uncertain. However, considering that that the… Continue reading Review: MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Critica De Cine: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
Critica de cine: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” es divertida y cautivadora Por Liz Lopez Rating B+ Si piensa que aun ha visto muchas películas de “Spider – Man” hasta la fecha, no se desanime o aviente a la basura todos los juegos o artículos de este personaje, porque todavía no está fuera de moda… Continue reading Critica De Cine: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
Review: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is Attention Grabbing and Entertaining By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ If you think you have seen one too many Spider-Man films already; don’t throw in the towel (or throw one away if you have one from yesteryear), as it seems this character is here to stay after more than 50… Continue reading Review: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE