Author: Mark Saldana

As a fan of this movie series, I had a good time with this latest franchise installment. That said, this newest chapter is very predictable about the real villain. Filmmaker Ti West has much love for cinema and the various eras of Hollywood, which inspired him. His latest foray in this saga takes place during… Continue reading Movie Review: MAXXXINE Delivers A Serial Killer Mystery That Falls A Bit Short When It Comes To Mystery

This entire franchise is a blur to me. Every installment succeeds in delivering various levels of entertainment, but not one single episode is particularly memorable. That said, I had some fun watching the latest movie in this saga, but at the end of the day, I cannot honestly say that this film will actually stay… Continue reading Movie Review: DESPICABLE ME 4 Is Enjoyable Family Fun

To set the record straight, I like this installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, but much of that love comes from my previous adoration of the first two installments of this movie saga. Director Mark Molloy and his screenwriters Will Beall, Tom Gormican, and Kevin Etten have much love for the first two movies… Continue reading Movie Review: BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F Relies Heavily On Nostalgia

I am still trying to understand why filmmaker Yorgos Lathimos came up with the title Kinds of Kindness because I cannot see any form of genuine kindness in the vignettes of his latest cinematic offering. That is not to say that I did not enjoy this movie. However, I acknowledge that this film will appeal… Continue reading Movie Review: KINDS OF KINDNESS Must Be An Ironic Title

Originally envisioned as a stage play, Daddio takes a unique approach to storytelling, allowing Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn to showcase their talent. The film unfolds during a cab ride from an airport to a destination, a seemingly mundane setting that becomes the backdrop for a profound connection between the passenger and the driver. Written… Continue reading Movie Review: DADDIO Is A Great Showcase Of Acting Talent

Writer/director Michael Sarnoski, known for the critically acclaimed Pig, returns with a prequel to the A Quiet Place series. This new chapter unfolds in the bustling metropolis of New York City, a city known for its cacophony, now a prime target for the alien invaders who strike at any sound. While the film introduces new… Continue reading Movie Review: A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Gives More of the Same, But Is Still Compelling Due To Its Main Protagonist

Everyone on this planet must face the realities of aging and our own mortality, but that doesn’t mean we must not go quietly. To quote Dylan Thomas, “Do not go gentle into that good night.” We must all pick our battles carefully, and if that means declaring that we all matter in this world, then… Continue reading Movie Review: THELMA Is An Absolute Triumph