Author: Mark Saldana

Review: MOLLY’S GAME

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) To simply say that Molly Bloom has led an interesting life would be quite the understatement.  An intelligent and driven woman, Bloom grew up in a household full of successful overachievers.  At a young age, Molly would enter the sport of skiing and almost made it… Continue reading Review: MOLLY’S GAME

Critica De Cine Para Fantastic Fest 2017: DOWNSIZING

Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ La nueva película del cineasta Alexander Payne (“Nebraska”), “Downsizing,” fue la que cerró el festival de cine Fantastic Fest in Austin a fin de septiembre y la comedia dramática de ciencia ficción, coescrita por el director y Jim Taylor, dejó los miembros de la audiencia con mucho que pensar sobre… Continue reading Critica De Cine Para Fantastic Fest 2017: DOWNSIZING

Fantastic Fest 2017 Review: DOWNSIZING

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ The latest film by director Alexander Payne (“Nebraska”), “Downsizing,” was the Closing Night film at the Fantastic Fest film festival last September and the Sci–Fi comedy drama, a script he co-wrote with Jim Taylor, left audience members with plenty to think about our current world and the choices to be… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2017 Review: DOWNSIZING

Review: DOWNSIZING

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With six great movies in his filmography preceding his latest release, director Alexander Payne has had a critically acclaimed career so far. I, personally, have loved each one of his movies leading up to Downsizing.  From Citizen Ruth to Nebraska, Payne, sometimes with the aid of… Continue reading Review: DOWNSIZING

Review: JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

By Laurie Coker Rating: B+/A- Picking up where the original 1995 version starring Robin Williams left off, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle highlights a wonderfully comedic cast. Witty dialogue and a fast-paced storyline from a host of talented writers keep the film from bogging down during its nearly two-hour runtime. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack… Continue reading Review: JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Movie Trailer: THE POLKA KING

Source: Netflix In The Polka King, Jack Black stars as Jan Lewan, a Polish immigrant who became the “King of Pennsylvania Polka.” A believer in the American Dream, Jan worked hard and dreamed bigger, but with big dreams come big mistakes. Based on a true story, the film, co-written and directed by Maya Forbes and Wally Wolodarsky,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE POLKA KING

Movie Trailer: OCEAN’S 8

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures The tide has turned and it’s a whole new “Ocean’s” when a group of 8 plan and execute a heist in New York.  Every con has its pros. Starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, with Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. http://www.oceans8movie.com http://facebook.com/oceans8movie http://twitter.com/oceans8movie http://instagram.com/oceans8movie

Review: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For those expecting a historically accurate biography of Phineas Taylor Barnum, this film is not the right one. If looking for a sugar-coated and vibrant musical telling of Barnum and the story behind his circus, then this movie will certainly please.  P.T. Barnum became both famous… Continue reading Review: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Movie Teaser Trailer: SICARIO 2: SOLDADO

Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment In Sicario 2: Soldado, the drug war on the US-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border.  To fight the war, federal agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) reteams with the mercurial Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro). Facebook: www.facebook.com/SicarioMovie/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/SicarioMovie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sicariomovie