By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Now I know I am certainly not the target demographic of this film, nor is said film my cup of coffee, but I do hope to offer some insight as a male audience member and cinephile. For Book Club, I will say this; the filmmakers have… Continue reading Review: BOOK CLUB
Author: Mark Saldana
Review: DEADPOOL 2
Film Review: Don’t Hesitate to see “Deadpool 2” as part of your Summer Blockbuster Experience By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ The highly anticipated arrival of the sequel to 2016’s “Deadpool,” arrives approximately two years and three months later, simply titled “Deadpool 2” with a script by returning screenwriters, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (with… Continue reading Review: DEADPOOL 2
Review: BOOK CLUB
By Liz Lopez Rating: C+ I have viewed the trailer for the film “Book Club” for a couple of months and anticipated viewing it, despite feeling pretty sure that the story would be entirely too predictable by debuting director Bill Holderman and his co-writer Erin Simms. It has a great cast, but they can only… Continue reading Review: BOOK CLUB
Review: POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Born in Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio would grow up to become a Catholic priest and later achieve the highest position in the church. As Francis, the first pope from Latin America, the new leader of the Catholic Church hopes to usher in a more progressive age… Continue reading Review: POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD
Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: POLVO DE ESTRELLAS (STARDUST)
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (4 Out of 4 Stars) Because parents often have to be realistic and practical, and usually have their children’s best interests in mind, they are not always supportive of their children’s dreams and aspirations. Such is the case with Hilario and his son Adan. Everyday, Adan works along side his… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: POLVO DE ESTRELLAS (STARDUST)
Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: PALENQUE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) This beautiful documentary short of the festival could easily get categorized as a music video. San Basilio del Palenque is a humble Colombian town, but a very musical one at that. The people have maintained a rich tradition of beats, rhythms and melodies for some time. … Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: PALENQUE
Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: KAYAK TO KLEMTU
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The closing night film of the festival was an inspiring and beautiful, family friendly film that not only honors Native American traditions, but also offers some heartfelt environmental messages. Written and directed by Zoe Hopkins, Kayak to Klemtu tells the story of 14 year-old Ella (Ta’kaiya Blaney),… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: KAYAK TO KLEMTU
Review: POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD
By Liz Lopez Rating: B Award winning filmmaker Wim Wenders (Palme d’Or winner “Paris, Texas”/ “The Buena Vista Social Club”) directs the new documentary, “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” and it recently screened at the Cannes Film Festival this month. Wenders received access to the pontiff after his selection in 2013 to lead… Continue reading Review: POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD
Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: ARÁBIA (ARABY)
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I know it sounds cliché to say that youths often take things for granted when they don’t have to struggle to survive. However, one cannot deny the truth in that statement. Not only is this a situation that occurs in the United States, but one that… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: ARÁBIA (ARABY)
Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: COCOTE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Though not my highest rated film of the festival, Cocote is probably the most exciting and artistically bold film of this year’s Cine Las Americas. Director Nelson Carlo De Santos Arias takes a basic story of vengeance and presents it in some truly exciting and creative… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: COCOTE