Author: Mark Saldana

Movie Review: DADDIO Is A Great Showcase Of Acting Talent

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

Movie Review: A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Gives More of the Same, But Is Still Compelling Due To Its Main Protagonist

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

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.