Author: Mark Saldana

Review: THE GREAT WALL

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Director Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers) is a filmmaker, well-known for a gorgeous and majestic style.  For his latest movie The Great Wall, his first film with an American lead actor, Yimou employs some of his elegant sensibilities, but isn’t afraid to get gritty… Continue reading Review: THE GREAT WALL

Screening Pass Giveaway: GET OUT

Source: Universal Pictures TVR is giving readers a chance to win a complimentary pass to see a special advance screening on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. For a chance to win a pass (admit 2), e-mail Trueviewreviews2@gmail.com and in the Subject line of your e-mail, please note “GET OUT in Austin”. A limited number of winners will… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: GET OUT

Interview: Chad Stahelski, Director of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2

By Liz Lopez In 2014, the hit film “John Wick” screened during Fantastic Fest here in Austin and I had the golden and memorable opportunity to meet the film’s star, Keanu Reeves. The film directed by Chad Stahelski (the stunt double for Reeves’s in “The Matrix” movies) is based on the screenplay written by Derek… Continue reading Interview: Chad Stahelski, Director of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2

Review: FIFTY SHADES DARKER

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) The title of this movie promises a much darker tone than the first installment of the series. However, after watching it, I can definitely say that Fifty Shades Darker is a misnomer.  If anything, this sequel offers an attempt at something more romantic, poignant, dramatic and… Continue reading Review: FIFTY SHADES DARKER

Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) With Batman becoming such a delightfully comedic, breakout character from The Lego Movie, it makes perfect sense that the Warner Animation Group gave him his own spin-off movie.  And with actor Will Arnett delivering an exceptional voice performance as the Dark Knight in The Lego Movie,… Continue reading Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2014, John Wick hit theaters and offered audiences incendiary action sequences with outstanding stunt work, along with imaginative and exciting world building.  This formula makes the first installment a cool and badass action flick that earned a gleeful fan base.  More of these same elements that make… Continue reading Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2

Movie Teaser Trailer: IT COMES AT NIGHT

Source: A24 A new horror film from acclaimed filmmaker Trey Edward Shults. Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, and Christopher Abbott star in IT COMES AT NIGHT. August 25. RELEASE DATE: August 25, 2017 WRITER/DIRECTOR: Trey Edward Shults CAST: Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Christopher Abbott, and Carmen Ejogo Visit It Comes At Night WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/ItComesAtNightMovie Like It… Continue reading Movie Teaser Trailer: IT COMES AT NIGHT

Movie Trailer: SNATCHED

Source: 20th Century Fox After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton (Amy Schumer) persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda (Goldie Hawn) to travel with her to paradise. Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter – in unpredictable, hilarious fashion… Continue reading Movie Trailer: SNATCHED

Movie Trailer: THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures A new animated adventure in Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEGO® franchise, “The LEGO NINJAGO Movie” stars Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña, Zach Woods, and the legendary Jackie Chan. In this big-screen NINJAGO adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE