Say what you will about Jon Favreau’s photorealistic remake of The Lion King. Still, Disney has decided that they should make a similar prequel that tells the backstory about Mufasa and how he became the king, along with how he and his brother Scar became adversaries. For some reason, director Barry Jenkins signed on for… Continue reading Movie Review: MUFASA: THE LION KING
Author: Mark Saldana
Movie Review: KRAVEN THE HUNTER Concludes Sony Spider-Man Universe
The oddly titled Sony Spider-Man Universe has finally ended after a string of mostly poorly conceived and executed films that all struggled at the box office. This news hit the internet just a few days before the release of its latest entry, Kraven The Hunter. Sony announced that the Kraven film would be the final… Continue reading Movie Review: KRAVEN THE HUNTER Concludes Sony Spider-Man Universe
Movie Review: QUEER Offers Some Insight Into The Life Of William S. Burroughs, But Feels Incomplete
I have never read the novel, Queer, and I am not that familiar with Wiliam S. Burroughs’ life and career. That said, the film adaptation, Queer, has piqued my interest in the enigmatic writer. Writer Justin Kuritzkes and director Luca Guadagnino have developed an adaptation of the book and have made a solid case for… Continue reading Movie Review: QUEER Offers Some Insight Into The Life Of William S. Burroughs, But Feels Incomplete
Movie Review: WEREWOLVES Has A Solid Idea, But Never Develops It Well
Initially, I found that idea exciting and fun, but after watching the latest film from director Steven C. Miller, I quickly dismissed that feeling. I understand this new movie had a limited budget, but that does not excuse the ridiculous and nonsensical writing that derails the overall experience. Though refreshingly unseasonable, Werewolves is one of… Continue reading Movie Review: WEREWOLVES Has A Solid Idea, But Never Develops It Well
Movie Review: MOANA 2 Suffers From A Little Sequelitis, But Still Delivers Solid Entertainment
I love Moana. I recently rewatched the movie and felt the same warmth and excitement when first watching the initial installment. I went into this sequel hoping that this second movie would not only capture the same spirit or take this universe into more exciting levels of escapism, with much respect and adoration for the… Continue reading Movie Review: MOANA 2 Suffers From A Little Sequelitis, But Still Delivers Solid Entertainment
Movie Review: WICKED Gives Movie Audiences A Remarkable Movie Musical
To be completely transparent, I have never experienced a stage presentation of the acclaimed and celebratory musical play that has taken the world by storm. I have heard so much about the original stage play, which fueled my excitement and anticipation for a cinematic treatment. That said, I went into this film with much zeal… Continue reading Movie Review: WICKED Gives Movie Audiences A Remarkable Movie Musical
Movie Review: GLADIATOR II Gives Us An Unnecessary Sequel
There are plenty of Gladiator fans. I was never a huge fan of Ridley Scott’s first film. It is fine. It is entertaining, and Scott and his crew utilized modern technology (of the time) to deliver a fun and exciting cinematic romp. For some reason, Scott and other “creative” minds decided that cinema needed a… Continue reading Movie Review: GLADIATOR II Gives Us An Unnecessary Sequel
Movie Review: A REAL PAIN Is Both Funny And Moving
A Real Pain is a beautiful film written, directed by, and starring Jesse Eisenberg. I don’t know what inspired this story, but considering what I experienced with it, it feels like a very personal movie near and dear to Eisenberg. The care he takes in developing the characters and how he manages to get his… Continue reading Movie Review: A REAL PAIN Is Both Funny And Moving
AFF 2024: NIGHTBITCH Is Very Different, But Delivers A Valid Message
People often take their mothers for granted. We usually desire to fulfill our needs, and considering that our moms will always be there for us, we frequently forget what they are going through personally. Author Rachel Yoder considers this perspective and addresses this problem with her novel of the same name. Writer/director Marielle Heller adapts… Continue reading AFF 2024: NIGHTBITCH Is Very Different, But Delivers A Valid Message
AFF 2024: THE LAST SHOWGIRL Shows That Pamela Anderson Is Genuinely Talented
Call it the effects of nepotism, but I could not resist seeing what a Coppola offspring has to offer cinema. As I perused the schedule of this year’s festival, I saw the name Gia Coppola and knew that I had to see what Francis’ granddaughter had to offer to the medium of film. Though this… Continue reading AFF 2024: THE LAST SHOWGIRL Shows That Pamela Anderson Is Genuinely Talented