Author: Mark Saldana

Review: GRINGO

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) Gringo, a dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue, explores the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal (IMDB). Oyelowo is the perfect choice for the role of Soyinka… Continue reading Review: GRINGO

Movie Trailer: DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH

Sources: Universal Pictures, Illumination  For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic.  The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit.  Funny,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH

Review: THOROUGHBREDS

The Dark “Thoroughbreds” features Two Cute Wealthy Teens and Murder By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Childhood friendships either last a lifetime, or terminate at someplace along the way in life. At times, those friends may have a “reunion” of sorts and it is not always a sought out meeting by one or the other of… Continue reading Review: THOROUGHBREDS

Review: GRINGO

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) British actor David Oyelowo is probably best known for his stellar dramatic work.  With Gringo, the classically trained actor shows movie audiences what he can do with comedic material.  Written by Anthony Tambakis, Matthew Stone and directed by Nash Edgerton, this wild dark comedy does offer… Continue reading Review: GRINGO

Local Film News: Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Presenters & Additional Guests for Texas Film Awards

Source: AFS WHO: Austin Film Society WHAT: Austin Film Society announces Texas Film Awards presenters and special guests TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, THANDIE NEWTON, REGINA HALL and RICHARD LINKLATER WHEN and WHERE: Thursday, March 8, 2018 Honoree Brunch and Press Conference, 11 a.m., Fairmont Hotel, 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 Texas Film Awards, 7 p.m.,… Continue reading Local Film News: Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Presenters & Additional Guests for Texas Film Awards

SXSW Film News: SXSW Offers Free Film Screenings

By Liz Lopez As in years past, SXSW offers film screenings around the community for the public to attend for free and no badges are required. Coming up this weekend is the “Faces of Austin” (a short film program) that showcases works by Austin filmmakers that reflect the many diverse faces, voices and experiences of… Continue reading SXSW Film News: SXSW Offers Free Film Screenings

Review: RED SPARROW

By Liz Lopez Rating: B No matter what color this bird chooses to be from day to day, this spy thriller, “Red Sparrow,” directed by Francis Lawrence (“Hunger Games”), keeps the viewers attention as Dominika Egorova (Jennifer Lawrence) has a life – altering injury one evening. She is not expecting the abrupt career change and… Continue reading Review: RED SPARROW

Critica De Cine: ANNIHILATION

Oscar Isaac in Annihilation from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.

Por Liz Lopez Rating B+    El cineasta (escritor y director) Alex Garland (“Ex Machina,” “28 Days Later”) presenta su obra cinematográfica “Annihilation”, el largometraje basado en la trilogía de libros del autor Jeff VanderMeer. Esta cinta no se cuenta simplemente de A-Z, lo cual puede ser una decepción para los que aman cuentos simples cuando… Continue reading Critica De Cine: ANNIHILATION