By Liz Lopez Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf,” TV series, “Maid in Manhattan”), Felipe Esparza (“Superstore,” and “Last Comic Standing” TV series), and Paula Jai-Parker (“Ray Donovan,” “NCIS Los Angeles” TV series) team up together for a comedy of epic proportions in “Taco Shop” available on DVD and Digital from GVN Releasing via Sony Pictures Home… Continue reading Film News: “Taco Shop” Producer Moctesuma Esparza Talks about the Battle for Taco Supremacy and Latinos in Film
Author: Mark Saldana
Noticias de cine: Festival internacional de Cine las Americas se ofrece del 2 al 6 de mayo en Austin
Por Liz Lopez Llega el día del festival de cine muy anticipada que ofrece la organización Cine las Americas en la ciudad capitalina de Texas. Por cinco días se ofrecerán cortos y largometrajes ambos en inglés y español de varias ciudades de EE.UU. igual que al nivel internacional.
Review: THE RIDER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Growing up in San Antonio, Texas, it was inevitable that I would attend rodeos that would come into town annually. As a child, one doesn’t always realize the high risks involved to be a rodeo rider, whether it is riding bulls or bucking broncos. As I… Continue reading Review: THE RIDER
Review: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
By Liz Lopez Rating: A The highly anticipated “Avengers: Infinity War” kicks off the summer blockbusters as it opens tonight in theaters. The 19th feature in the Marvel Comics Universe, viewers will get to see all of the beloved superheroes (all comic-book icons) come together to fight evil for the sake of humanity. If you… Continue reading Review: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
SXSW 2018 Film Review/Interview: Director Chloé Zhao’s “The Rider” Tells the Story Beyond the Rodeo
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Many people identity themselves by what they do for a living or as a career and are very proud or passionate about it, no matter what the trade or profession. For some individuals, there comes a time and/or a reason they can no longer do what they love – or… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Film Review/Interview: Director Chloé Zhao’s “The Rider” Tells the Story Beyond the Rodeo
Review: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After his introduction to movie fans six years ago in a mid-credits scene at the end of The Avengers, and after audiences got better acquainted with him in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel’s big “Mad Titan” has finally received his own movie. Thanos, the most feared… Continue reading Review: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
SXSW 2018 Film News: IFC Midnight Releases “Ghost Stories” On Demand and NY/LA this Month
IFC Midnight presents “Ghost Stories” as it opens in Los Angeles and New York, as well as it becoming available On Demand. By Liz Lopez Source: Distributor – IFC Midnight and SXSW “Ghost Stories” is a film by directors/screenwriters Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman that made the North American premiere during the South by Southwest… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Film News: IFC Midnight Releases “Ghost Stories” On Demand and NY/LA this Month
Film News: “Forever My Girl” Now on Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital
By Liz Lopez A country music superstar finds himself torn between his career and his one true love in “Forever My Girl,” arriving on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital), DVD, and On Demand April 24 from Lionsgate. Based on the first book of the New York Times and USA Today best-selling series – “The Beaumont,” by Heidi… Continue reading Film News: “Forever My Girl” Now on Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital
SXSW 2018 Review: LEAN ON PETE
Charlie Plummer Stands Out in “Lean on Pete” Opening in Austin By Liz Lopez Rating: B Based on the novel of the same name by Willy Vlautin, “Lean on Pete” is based on the adapted screenplay by British director Andrew Haigh (“45 Years”). The story is a sad one, but very real as it… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: LEAN ON PETE
Review: I FEEL PRETTY
By Liz Lopez Rating: C+ The crisis of confidence is real for so many people – men and women – and it can happen at any age, but more and more it seems to effect the young population of females growing up in today’s society. The new feature film, “I Feel Pretty,” by the writing/directing… Continue reading Review: I FEEL PRETTY