Author: Mark Saldana

Local Events: Smithsonian Institution Exhibit features Film and Photos with Opening Saturday July 9th

By Liz Lopez Source: City of Austin Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) and the Smithsonian Institution collaboratively present the exhibition Bittersweet Harvest, the Bracero Program 1942 – 1964 starting on Saturday, July 9th. The exhibition is organized by the National Museum of American History… Continue reading Local Events: Smithsonian Institution Exhibit features Film and Photos with Opening Saturday July 9th

Movie Trailer: SING

Sources: Universal Pictures, Ilumination Entertainment 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 The Secret Life of Pets in summer 2016, Illumination presents Sing at the holidays.  Matthew McConaughey,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: SING

Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The new animated movie by Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Minions)  is a highly entertaining and fun family film that is certain to leave pet owners and animal lovers in stitches.  Aside from my usual grumblings about a not-so-original plot, I actually had a great time watching… Continue reading Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

Movie Trailer: KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

Source: Focus Features Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Hashi (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo… Continue reading Movie Trailer: KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS