Author: Mark Saldana

Review: MEGAN LEAVEY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) There have been multiple films made about war heroes, but not too many have been made about the dogs who assist the military.  During the Iraq War, dogs trained for detecting explosives were used on a regular basis.  Often some were killed, while others were injured.… Continue reading Review: MEGAN LEAVEY

Review: IT COMES AT NIGHT

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/director Trey Edward Shults made a rather impressive feature film debut with the outstanding movie Krisha.  The film won the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at SXSW 2015, and after its release in 2016, ended up as one of my top six films of… Continue reading Review: IT COMES AT NIGHT

Movie Trailer: AMERICAN MADE

Source: Universal Pictures In Universal Pictures’ American Made, Tom Cruise reunites with his Edge of Tomorrow director, Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith), in this international escapade based on the outrageous (and real) exploits of a hustler and pilot unexpectedly recruited by the CIA to run one of the biggest covert operations… Continue reading Movie Trailer: AMERICAN MADE

Local Film Review: INHUMANITY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) In recent years, some independent film marketers and filmmakers have reached out to me to review their movies, as they are in much need of help with publicity and promotion.  It makes me happy to help good independent films get the attention they deserve, because they… Continue reading Local Film Review: INHUMANITY

Movie Trailer: THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US

Source: 20th Century Fox Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow covered mountain. They embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness discovering strength they never knew possible.  The film is directed by Academy Award nominee Hany Abu-Assad and… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US

Movie Trailer: LOGAN LUCKY

Source: Bleecker Street Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde Logan (Adam Driver) set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Directed by Steven Soderbergh Written by Rebecca Blunt Produced by Gregory Jacobs, Mark Johnson, Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin Starring Channing… Continue reading Movie Trailer: LOGAN LUCKY

Movie Trailer: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Source: 20th Century Fox What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, “Murder on the Orient Express” tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone’s a suspect.… Continue reading Movie Trailer: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Review: WONDER WOMAN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After getting a brief, but exciting cinematic introduction in Batman v. Superman, Wonder Woman returns with her own feature film entry in the DC Extended Universe, and gets a proper origin story treatment that actually rivals some of Marvel’s top hero movies.  Directed by Patty Jenkins… Continue reading Review: WONDER WOMAN