By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1967, Ann Arbor, Michigan, The Stooges made their bid to take the music world by storm. Singer James Newell Osterberg, Jr., a man who would eventually earn both fame and infamy under the stage name Iggy Pop, and his band of visionary musical misfits hoped… Continue reading Review: GIMME DANGER
Author: Mark Saldana
Review: ARRIVAL
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Though not as ambitious nor extravagant in its presentation as Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, director Denis Villeneuve’s (Prisoners, Sicario) Arrival still manages to accomplish more by succeeding where Nolan falters–in the more emotional beats of the story. Based on the short story, “The Story of Your Life,”… Continue reading Review: ARRIVAL
Review: LOVING
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) On June 12, 1967, the United States Supreme Court ruled that any laws prohibiting interracial marriage would be invalid and unconstitutional. This historical decision became not only a milestone for anyone wishing to marry outside of one’s race or ethnicity, but also gave Richard and Mildred… Continue reading Review: LOVING
Spanish Review: LOVING
Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ En esta sociedad de ahora, un individuo tiene el derecho de casarse con quien quiere. Sabemos por seguro que no siempre ha sido así por los cambios más recientes en las leyes dentro de los últimos dos años que recibió mucha cobertura por todos los medios. Hubo un tiempo en… Continue reading Spanish Review: LOVING
Spanish Review: DOCTOR STRANGE
Por Liz López Rating: B La película de Marvel Studios “Doctor Strange” presenta lo extraño del mundo que nos rodea No todo mundo nace como superhéroe en las películas que hemos visto basados en revistas de historietas. Cada uno tiene su pasado y lo que lo lleva a ser un personaje diferente por completo. Igual… Continue reading Spanish Review: DOCTOR STRANGE
Spanish Review: HACKSAW RIDGE
Por Liz López Rating: B+ Hay muchas historias que existen de los militares que forman parte de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos durante las guerras y no tengo duda que todas serán contadas de alguna forma durante mi vida. Justo en el momento que piensa que ha visto “otra película de guerras” que… Continue reading Spanish Review: HACKSAW RIDGE
Movie Trailer: LA LA LAND
Source: Lionsgate Movies Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about… Continue reading Movie Trailer: LA LA LAND
Movie Trailer: T2 TRAINSPOTTING
Source: Sony Pictures Releasing UK NOTE: This UK trailer is the equivalent of a US Red Band Trailer. Some material may be inappropriate for younger audiences. First there was an opportunity……then there was a betrayal. Twenty years have gone by. Much has changed but just as much remains the same. Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) returns… Continue reading Movie Trailer: T2 TRAINSPOTTING
Movie Trailer: WONDER WOMAN
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures From Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment comes the epic action adventure starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen and Robin Wright, directed by Patty Jenkins.
Review: THE PICKLE RECIPE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Occasionally I am offered the opportunity to review independent films released in markets other than Austin. Indie movies need much more support than major releases, and I am always willing to help little films find audiences, if they do meet certain standards of course. Opening on… Continue reading Review: THE PICKLE RECIPE