Author: Mark Saldana

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: 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

Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Paul Rudd returns for another thrilling and wild adventure as the size-changing superhero Ant-Man, but this time shares some action sequences with Evangeline Lilly as The Wasp.  Director Peyton Reed also returns and takes his sequel to greater levels of storytelling and filmmaking.  Though the previous… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

Film News: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center 40th Annual CineFestival Line –Up

By Liz Lopez Sources: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, SXSW The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio has an amazing official film lineup for the nonprofit’s 40th Annual CineFestival sponsored by the San Antonio Film Commission. This year’s festival will take place Thursday, July 5th – Sunday, July 8, 2018 with the theme “Hecho En… Continue reading Film News: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center 40th Annual CineFestival Line –Up

Critica De Cine: SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO

La secuela “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” es fuerte y emocionante   Por Liz Lopez Rating: B + El cineasta nominado al Academy Award, Taylor Sheridan (“Hell or High Water”), ha escrito la secuela  “Sicario: Day of the Soldado,” después del guion “Sicario”que escribió y fue un éxito en el 2015, recaudando audiencia hasta la… Continue reading Critica De Cine: SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO

Review: UNCLE DREW

The Sports Comedy “Uncle Drew” is entertaining and Fun as a Good “Throw-back” in Time   By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Who knew that a Pepsi advertising campaign would be the inspiration for a feature length film that is funny, entertaining and family friendly? Despite anyone that may be skeptical about that concept and decide… Continue reading Review: UNCLE DREW