By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1945, President Harry S. Truman presented Army medic Desmond Doss with the Congressional Medal of Honor for going above and beyond the call of duty and rescuing 75 infantrymen during the near-catastrophic Battle of Okinawa in World War II. That is tremendously amazing for a… Continue reading Review: HACKSAW RIDGE
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Review: MOONLIGHT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) “At some point you’ve got to decide for yourself who you gonna be. And let nobody make that decision.” Although that advice (as delivered by one of the characters in Moonlight) seems simple and true enough, life has a way of making this path a challenge. This… Continue reading Review: MOONLIGHT
Spanish Review: MOONLIGHT
Por Liz López Rating: A A veces hay algunas cintas que tienen la intención de ser universal, pero la historia puede ser interpretada de otra manera, como si solo es para una cierta cultura, identidad étnica o raza. La mejor manera de ver el largometraje dramático, “Moonlight”, es con la mente abierta de que esta… Continue reading Spanish Review: MOONLIGHT
Interview: Alvaro Rodriguez, Regarding AFF: ON STORY, The Book
Emmy-Winning Television Series in New Book, “On Story – Screenwriters and Filmmakers on Their Iconic Films” By Liz Lopez The recently released book, “On Story – Screenwriters and Filmmakers on Their Iconic Films” is co-edited by Austin Film Festival (AFF) Co-founder and Executive Director Barbara Morgan and Maya Perez, producer of the Emmy-winning PBS series… Continue reading Interview: Alvaro Rodriguez, Regarding AFF: ON STORY, The Book
Movie Trailer: 20TH CENTURY WOMEN
NEW TRAILER FOR MIKE MILLS’ 20TH CENTURY WOMEN IS A LOVE LETTER TO THE PEOPLE WHO RAISE US AND THE TIMES THAT SHAPE US. Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, and newcomer Lucas Jade Zumann star in 20TH CENTURY WOMEN, the poignant new comedy from acclaimed filmmaker Mike Mills (the Academy Award®-winning BEGINNERS).… Continue reading Movie Trailer: 20TH CENTURY WOMEN
Movie Trailer: GIFTED
Source: FoxSearchlight Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) – in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay… Continue reading Movie Trailer: GIFTED
Review and Interview: WE ARE X
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ I attended the SXSW Film Festival this past March and viewed numerous music documentaries, but the one that I unfortunately missed is “We Are X” directed by Stephen Kijak (“Scott Walker – 30 Century Man,” “Backstreet Boys: Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of”). The feature documentary won the audience award… Continue reading Review and Interview: WE ARE X
Movie Trailer: SING
Illumination has captivated audiences all over the world with the beloved hits Despicable Me, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, now the second-highest-grossing animated movie in history. Following the release of this summer’s comedy blockbuster The Secret Life of Pets, Illumination presents Sing this holiday season. With its highly relatable characters,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: SING
Coming Soon to Digital VOD and EST: PENCILS DOWN!
A Compelling Chronicle about the Strike That Brought Hollywood Production to a Halt! Random Media Proudly Debuts PENCILS DOWN! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike On Digital VOD and EST Platforms – November 8! Los Angeles, Calif. – October 24, 2016 – Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike,… Continue reading Coming Soon to Digital VOD and EST: PENCILS DOWN!
Review: INFERNO
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Much like Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code before it, Inferno utilizes a wealth of European history, art and literature, blends it with real world issues, and spins it into a conspiracy-laden, mystery-thriller. And much like its predecessors, the pacing and intensity of the… Continue reading Review: INFERNO