Author: Mark Saldana

STRAYS Los Angeles Premiere Brought Out the Canine Stars of the Movie

Source: Universal Pictures Universal Pictures’ live-action comedy, STRAYS is currently playing in theaters tomorrow. Los Angeles hosted probably the first premiere of its kind … the one attended only by its 4-legged stars, wearing fur, walking a ‘green’ carpet! Hold onto your leashes—Strays special screening was a fur-filled frenzy! Our film’s badass canine crew—Reggie, Bug,… Continue reading STRAYS Los Angeles Premiere Brought Out the Canine Stars of the Movie

BLUE BEETLE Has Much Love for the Mexican-American Culture

Maybe I am biased, but the new superhero movie from Warner Bros/DC is a prominent love letter to the Mexican-American experience. That main element made me enjoy this movie as much as I did. I am unfamiliar with the character’s comic origins, but what struck me most about this character adaptation is how similar it… Continue reading BLUE BEETLE Has Much Love for the Mexican-American Culture

STRAYS: If You Have Seen the Trailers, You’ve Seen the Best Parts

Everyone knows that trailers are supposed to pique people’s interest in movies. However, if a trailer reveals too much, there is little else to enjoy or appreciate once one has spent money on a movie ticket. Sadly, such is the case with Strays, a movie that attempts to deliver a comedic take on “talking animal”… Continue reading STRAYS: If You Have Seen the Trailers, You’ve Seen the Best Parts

THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER Delivers Thrills, Suspense, and Bloody Kills

Based on “The Captain’s Log,” a chapter from the Dracula novel by Bram Stoker, The Last Voyage of the Demeter builds on this section of the iconic horror story and delivers a chilling and creepy feature film. With a solid screenplay by Bragi Schut Jr and Zak Olkewicz, director André Øvredal beautifully builds up the… Continue reading THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER Delivers Thrills, Suspense, and Bloody Kills

JULES Charms Audiences With A Very Sweet Disposition

There have been lots of movies about humanity’s contact with extraterrestrial life. Still, most of these films have either very young protagonists or those who fall under the demographic range of adult to middle-aged. Now, before anyone can yell “Cocoon,” you should know I am well aware of this movie and its sequel. I am… Continue reading JULES Charms Audiences With A Very Sweet Disposition

SHORTCOMINGS: CATCHER IN THE RYE meets Relationship Comedy

A still from Shortcomings by Randall Park, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute

Even though it has been over seventy years since J.D. Salinger’s novel was first published, The Catcher in the Rye continues to influence multiple types of entertainment media today. In the case of Shortcomings, the iconic book has had a noticeable impact on both the comic book of the same name and its film adaptation.… Continue reading SHORTCOMINGS: CATCHER IN THE RYE meets Relationship Comedy

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM Offers Fans of the Franchise Great Fun

There is quite a variety of TMNT adaptations in cinema and television. However, only some of these interpretations have entirely captured the heart and spirit of the property. That is, until now. Writers Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and writer/director Jeff Rowe have come up with a thoroughly entertaining and exciting animated… Continue reading TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM Offers Fans of the Franchise Great Fun

TALK TO ME Is the Australian Horror Sensation of the Year

It is safe to say that during their teenage years, most people have toyed with horror at parties and social gatherings, whether it is a house party or a campfire. For whatever reason, kids love to scare each other and test the courage of one another. This exciting Australian horror import attempts to frighten audiences… Continue reading TALK TO ME Is the Australian Horror Sensation of the Year

HAUNTED MANSION Attempts To Offer Audiences Something Deeper

Based on the attractions at Walt Disney parks, Haunted Mansion is not the first attempt at adapting the theme park “ride” for cinema. In 2003, Disney released a movie called The Haunted Mansion, which is moderately entertaining and somewhat fun but needs more great storytelling. Disney has decided to develop and create a reboot with… Continue reading HAUNTED MANSION Attempts To Offer Audiences Something Deeper