Author: Mark Saldana

Movie Review: THE BIKERIDERS Is One of the Year’s Better Films

During the 1960s, photographer, and filmmaker Danny Lyon followed the activities of a motorcycle club in Illinois and compiled the photos for a book that revealed candids of the real people behind this organization. Filmmaker Jeff Nichols has taken this book and developed a riveting film that deconstructs how this masculinity and desire to be… Continue reading Movie Review: THE BIKERIDERS Is One of the Year’s Better Films

Movie Review: INSIDE OUT 2 Is a Rare Sequel That Is Just As Good As Its First Installment

Disney/Pixar is back with a film worthy of much love, adoration, and critical acclaim. The studio has returned in a big way with a sequel to a movie loved by both general audiences and critics alike. The filmmakers behind Inside Out 2 have done an extraordinary job of further developing the world within Riley Anderson’s… Continue reading Movie Review: INSIDE OUT 2 Is a Rare Sequel That Is Just As Good As Its First Installment

BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE Is Good Fun, But Is Starting To Show The Wear Of The Franchise.

Twenty-nine years after Michael Bay’s first Bad Boys debuted in theaters, the fourth installment of this beloved movie franchise is unbelievably playing in theaters. This film saga has a strong following. Otherwise, why would movie producers continue to keep pumping out further installments? So far, I have enjoyed every single movie with varying degrees of… Continue reading BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE Is Good Fun, But Is Starting To Show The Wear Of The Franchise.

THE WATCHERS Shows That M. Night Shyamalan’s Daughter Has Skills As A Director.

In her feature debut as a director, Ishana Night Shyamalan demonstrates a promising affinity for visuals, atmosphere, and suspense, reminiscent of her father’s style. While her storytelling, particularly pacing, still has room for growth, I am genuinely intrigued by what Ishana Shyamalan delivers in her first feature film. It’s a journey that leaves me hopeful… Continue reading THE WATCHERS Shows That M. Night Shyamalan’s Daughter Has Skills As A Director.

Movie Review: HIT MAN Is A Charming Winner and Linklater’s Sexiest Film

Richard Linklater, a renowned filmmaker from Austin, brings us a unique blend of fun and steamy romance in his latest movie, loosely based on the true story of Hit Man by Skip Hollandsworth. Set in Houston, Texas, Hollandsworth’s story revolves around the actual ‘hitman,’ Gary Johnson, a contract employee for the police who posed as… Continue reading Movie Review: HIT MAN Is A Charming Winner and Linklater’s Sexiest Film

Movie Review: IN A VIOLENT NATURE Has Some Wicked Kills, But Is Otherwise Tedious

Meet the new slasher. However, in some ways it is similar to the old slasher, save for some ingeniously gory and brutal killings, and the perspective from which it is shot. Canadian filmmaker Chris Nash takes some story and thematic ideas from the Friday the 13 franchise, presents them in a more experimental way with… Continue reading Movie Review: IN A VIOLENT NATURE Has Some Wicked Kills, But Is Otherwise Tedious

Movie News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA GIVES FAMILIES A SUMMER OF FUN WITH $5 TICKETS SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S NONPROFITS

The acclaimed cinema-eatery’s annual Kids Camp returns with $5 tickets to beloved films for the whole family, all supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shoes That Fit, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Austin, TX — May 22, 2024 — “Summer’s here, school’s out, and parents wanting memorable and affordable entertainment for their families need look… Continue reading Movie News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA GIVES FAMILIES A SUMMER OF FUN WITH $5 TICKETS SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S NONPROFITS