Author: Mark Saldana

ABIGAIL is a Fun Bloody Take On A Universal Monster Story

Universal Pictures is trying to reinvent its monster stories with new movies that take a less traditional approach. Enter Radio Silence, a group of filmmakers who have enjoyed making horror movies such as Ready or Not, Scream (2022), and Scream VI. Very loosely based on Universal’s classic film, Dracula’s Daughter, Abigail tells a very different… Continue reading ABIGAIL is a Fun Bloody Take On A Universal Monster Story

THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE Delivers a Great Time at the Cinema.

The new film by Guy Ritchie is what one would expect from a story involving a ragtag team of rebellious men who are amoral and simply seeking out the thrills of warfare. If this is not your cup of tea, then I wouldn’t suggest watching this; otherwise, it is an entertaining and fun movie. I… Continue reading THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE Delivers a Great Time at the Cinema.

Trailer Debut: Yorgos Lanthimos’ KINDS OF KINDNESS

Source: Searchlight Pictures KINDS OF KINDNESS is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability,… Continue reading Trailer Debut: Yorgos Lanthimos’ KINDS OF KINDNESS

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SXSW 2024: SASQUATCH SUNSET Is Both Mesmerizing and Moving

If someone were to tell me that I would adore a faux documentary about a family of Sasquatch, I would think that person was either lying or trying to trick me. When I first read the synopsis of this movie on the SXSW website, as I was planning my schedule, I initially dismissed it. However,… Continue reading SXSW 2024: SASQUATCH SUNSET Is Both Mesmerizing and Moving

CIVIL WAR Displays Exceptional Filmmaking, But Its Story Lacks Bite

Alex Garland’s Civil War is a technical marvel, a testament to the art of filmmaking. It plunges the audience into the chaotic depths of war, a feat achieved through masterful cinematography, impeccable editing, breathtaking effects, and immersive sound design. However, the script leaves something to be desired. Garland’s story feels underdeveloped and not fully realized,… Continue reading CIVIL WAR Displays Exceptional Filmmaking, But Its Story Lacks Bite

GIRLS STATE Shows That Young Women Are Still Fighting For A Voice In Our Nation

In 2020, filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine offered a glimpse into the youth program known as Boys State. These directors are back with a film that reveals the modern experience of young women who participate in the program named Girls State. While I appreciated the first film, I still feel that Boys State comes… Continue reading GIRLS STATE Shows That Young Women Are Still Fighting For A Voice In Our Nation

MUSICA Offers an Inventive Spin On The Rom-Com

When it comes to romantic comedies, I often have mixed feelings. They tackle familiar territory, sometimes in a rather clumsy way. However, Musica took me by surprise. It presents the mostly true story of an artist, Rudy Mancuso, who interprets life’s sounds in a unique way. The movie delivers this experience in a manner that… Continue reading MUSICA Offers an Inventive Spin On The Rom-Com