Author: Mark Saldana

From director Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin) comes a film that gives its audiences an intimate look at the meltdown of a new mother as she unravels due to post-partum depression. I can definitely appreciate a movie that explores the psychology of women navigating both the demands of motherhood and the hormonal… Continue reading DIE MY LOVE: An Exploration Of Post-Partum Depression Taken To The Extreme

From 1958 to the 1960s, a film movement in France, known as the Nouvelle Vague (French New Wave), had a significant impact on the world of cinema, forever influencing arthouse and independent film. One particular filmmaker who was greatly affected by the movies of this movement is Richard Linklater. Some of the filmmaker’s dialogue-driven, “hang-out”… Continue reading NOUVELLE VAGUE: Richard Linklater Recreates The 1959 French New Wave Scene

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is arguably the most influential work in literature, pop culture, and cinema. It has inspired creative works in movies, comic books, horror stories, and television. Though many filmmakers have adapted elements of the story, perhaps it was time for a visionary director to present it through his unique perspective. Guillermo Del Toro’s… Continue reading FRANKENSTEIN: Guillermo Del Toro Brings His Beautiful Visual Style To A Timeless Classic

I am a solid fan of Bruce Springsteen. I have grown to appreciate his songwriting as I have matured and have come to appreciate his artistry, along with the tremendous talents of his backing musicians. So, I was naturally stoked to see a cinematic take on Bruce. I was sold with the casting, because, even… Continue reading SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE – A Meditative Examination Of The Making Of The Nebraska Album That Feels Incomplete

Written by Robert Kaplow and directed by Richard Linklater, Blue Moon is a film that could be easily adapted into a great stage play. The movie mostly takes place in one location and is heavily driven by dialogue. This style is an absolute dream for actors wanting to display their range and talents, particularly that… Continue reading BLUE MOON Showcases the Acting Range Of Ethan Hawke

I have never read Colleen Hoover’s books, but my first encounter with her work was through the screen adaptation of her popular novel, It Ends With Us. While I found the cinematic interpretation deeply flawed, I hoped Regretting You would offer a bolder, more compelling vision. Despite strong casting based on previous performances, the film… Continue reading REGRETTING YOU: A Very Messy Film Despite Its Cast