By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Going into this movie, I knew almost nothing about Bo Burnham as a comedian and noticed that this is his first and only narrative feature film so far. After experiencing this absolutely wonderful and poignant movie, I could only ponder why this talented new filmmaker had… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: EIGHTH GRADE
Author: Mark Saldana
Review: BOUNDARIES
“Boundaries” Shines with stars Vera Farmiga and Christopher Plummer By Liz Lopez Rating: B Writer-director Shana Feste (“Country Strong,” “Endless Love”) has created a father-daughter road movie that has both the drama and comedy that is found in most families, but with the characters in this family, what may be a pretty standard story… Continue reading Review: BOUNDARIES
SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: BOUNDARIES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) There is no such thing as a perfect family. Though some families suffer from greater dysfunctions than others, every family has its share of problems and troubled relationships. This delightful headliner by writer/director Shana Feste tells a fictionalized version of her problematic relationship with her father… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: BOUNDARIES
Review: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Much like the previous entries in this animated film franchise, Hotel Transylvania 3 offers its audiences delightful humor without any heavy or deep messages, and that’s fine. These films are mostly geared toward the younger members of the family, but there is still enough material for… Continue reading Review: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION
Review: SKYSCRAPER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The new Dwayne Johnson vehicle is certainly an homage to action films like Die Hard and disaster movies like The Towering Inferno, and the filmmakers are not ashamed about this at all. In fact, they embrace this whole-heartedly. Writer/director Rawson Marshall Thurber celebrates and honors his… Continue reading Review: SKYSCRAPER
Review: SKYSCRAPER
By Liz Lopez Rating: B-/C+ As I spoke to a friend recently, I mentioned the upcoming film “Skyscraper” staring Dwayne Johnson and her first reaction was a comparison to the 1974 film “The Towering Inferno,” as well as asking if it is a remake. I find this question to be expected, as many “baby boomers”… Continue reading Review: SKYSCRAPER
Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Filmmakers Spike Jonze, Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry have definitely made their indelible marks in absurd, surreal fantasy, but now with his amazing feature film debut, Boots Riley can proudly join this list of contemporary mad geniuses. Sorry to Bother You is a bizarre and hilarious… Continue reading Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
Noticias De Música: Panteón Rococó en gira por EEUU y en Austin Texas el viernes, 6 de julio
Por Liz Lopez Panteón Rococó lanzó el mes pasado su nuevo sencillo, “Tonantzin”, disponible ya en todas las plataformas digitales. Este es el primer tema del nuevo material que el grupo ira develando a lo largo de los siguientes meses. Igual, se anunció a través de sus redes sociales las primeras 15 fechas de su… Continue reading Noticias De Música: Panteón Rococó en gira por EEUU y en Austin Texas el viernes, 6 de julio
Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
“Sorry to Bother You” Blends Genres and Features a Unique and Humorous Script By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Boots Riley makes his theatrical directorial debut with “Sorry to Bother You,” based on the script he wrote, as well as songs featured in the film. Riley’s “Sorry to Bother You” has taken the sci-fi, fantasy… Continue reading Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
Paul Rudd, Michael Peña and fellow cast Take Flight in “Ant-Man and the Wasp” By Liz Lopez Rating: A Director Peyton Reed and writer/actor Paul Rudd return with “Ant-Man and the Wasp” for fans who anxiously await to see what has happened with Scott Lang/Ant Man since his last appearances in “Ant… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP