By Liz Lopez Source: Patricia Vonne Texas artist Patricia Vonne premiered the music video for her single, “Lil’ Lobo.” The music video was directed by Marcel Rodriguez. “The song ‘Lil’ Lobo’ is about the challenges of dating in the online age… you have to watch out for wolves,” said Patricia Vonne.” Joe King Carrasco and… Continue reading Music and Video News: Patricia Vonne Premieres New Music Video ‘LIL’ LOBO’ from her New Album, ‘Top Of The Mountain’
Author: Mark Saldana
Film News: Focus Features Acquires Cannes Opening Night Film “Todos Lo Saben”/“Everybody Knows”
By Liz Lopez CANNES, May 9th, 2018– Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski announced today that Focus has acquired the Cannes Film Festival’s opening night film “Everybody Knows” (“Todos Lo Saben”). Focus Features will distribute the film in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, select Asian territories and the Middle East, apart… Continue reading Film News: Focus Features Acquires Cannes Opening Night Film “Todos Lo Saben”/“Everybody Knows”
Review: MEASURE OF A MAN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In considering the vast filmography of the world, coming-of-age films are a dime a dozen. Still, relevance and resonance will always keep audiences tuned in. Great writing, direction and acting will keep people interested for many generations to come, though. Those key elements are what make… Continue reading Review: MEASURE OF A MAN
Review: TULLY
Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody’s “Tully” Stars Charlize Theron in the Unforgettable Aspects of Motherhood By Liz Lopez Rating: B The beautiful and glamorous Charlize Theron stars as Marlo in the new feature film “Tully,” from director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody. This third collaboration between them provides a very realistic story of… Continue reading Review: TULLY
SXSW and Starz News: Vida to Air on Starz Sunday, May 6th
By Liz Lopez Source: Starz, SXSW During The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals in March, I was able to attend the some of the productions offered under the Episodic category of films and other works. Under the Episodic work, SXSW describes it as “Featuring innovative new work aimed squarely at the small screen, Episodic… Continue reading SXSW and Starz News: Vida to Air on Starz Sunday, May 6th
Film News: Remake of “Overboard” Stars Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria, Anna Faris
By Liz Lopez Source: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Pantelion Films Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) and Pantelion Films presents “Overboard,” a fresh take on the iconic romantic comedy. In a splashy new twist, “Overboard” focuses on “Leonardo” (Eugenio Derbez), a selfish, spoiled, rich playboy from Mexico’s richest family and “Kate” (Anna Faris), a working… Continue reading Film News: Remake of “Overboard” Stars Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria, Anna Faris
Review: TULLY
By Mark Saldana By 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) With Juno, director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody tackle the complicated issues surrounding teen pregnancy. With Young Adult, the dynamic filmmaking duo takes on the problem of arrested development during what should be a woman’s first real mature years–her thirties. Reitman and Cody are back… Continue reading Review: TULLY
Review/Interview: BAD SAMARITAN
Dean Devlin’s Second Feature “Bad Samaritan” Stars David Tennant and Carlito Olivero By Liz Lopez Rating: B-/C+ “Bad Samaritan” is a somewhat enjoyable thriller written by Brandon Boyce (“Apt Pupil,” “Wicker Park”) and is the second feature film directed by writer/actor/producer Dean Devlin (“Geostorm,” “Independence Day: Resurgence,” “Independence Day,” “Godzilla” 1998, “Stargate”). Boyce’s script… Continue reading Review/Interview: BAD SAMARITAN
Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: EL ULTIMO TRAJE (THE LAST SUIT)
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Austin’s Cine Las Americas International Film Festival has arrived once again and the twenty-one year-old fest kicked off their five day event with an opening night film from the Spanish speaking country of Argentina. A Spanish and Argentinean co-production, El Ultimo Traje (The Last Suit) handles… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2018 Review: EL ULTIMO TRAJE (THE LAST SUIT)
Movie Teaser Trailer: A SIMPLE FAVOR
Source: Lionsgate Movies A SIMPLE FAVOR, directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily’s husband Sean (Henry Golding) in this stylish thriller filled with twists and betrayals,… Continue reading Movie Teaser Trailer: A SIMPLE FAVOR