By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Though visually imaginative and colorful, Disney’s 2010 live action/CGI version of Alice in Wonderland doesn’t really have much of a story. To be perfectly honest, I had to re-watch the film a few days ago because I seriously did not remember much about that film other… Continue reading Review: ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Author: Mark Saldana
Teaser Trailer: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Source: Walt Disney Studios Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic… Continue reading Teaser Trailer: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Movie Trailer: NINE LIVES
Source: EuropaCorp Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a daredevil billionaire at the top of his game. His eponymous company FireBrand is nearing completion on its greatest achievement to date – the tallest skyscraper in the northern hemisphere. But Tom’s workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his beautiful wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and… Continue reading Movie Trailer: NINE LIVES
Movie Teaser Trailer: MORGAN
Source: 20th Century Fox A corporate troubleshooter (Kate Mara) is sent to a remote, top-secret location, where she is to investigate and evaluate a terrifying accident. She learns the event was triggered by a seemingly innocent “human,” who presents a mystery of both infinite promise and incalculable danger. MORGAN Official Channels OFFICIAL WEBSITE: WhatIsMorgan.com FACEBOOK:… Continue reading Movie Teaser Trailer: MORGAN
Screening Pass Giveaway: POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING
Source: Universal Pictures TVR is giving readers a chance to win a complimentary pass to see a special advance screening on Tuesday, May 31 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 “POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING in Austin”. A limited… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING
Review: A BIGGER SPLASH
By Liz Lopez Rating: B – A Bigger Splash, by the Italian director Luca Guadagnino (I Am Love), is set on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, and is a remake of a 1969 French thriller. Tilda Swinton (I Am Love, Only Lovers Left Alive) stars as Marianne Lane, a rock star recovering from recent throat… Continue reading Review: A BIGGER SPLASH
Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: THE LOBSTER
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ In our society, people can be inquisitive to an extensive degree about other people’s personal life. If a person is single, the question comes up – “Why don’t you have a boyfriend? You are so pretty.” Another one is “Why aren’t you married?” and so on and so forth. Many… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: THE LOBSTER
Review: THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The once popular and addictive Rovio phone video game gets the cinematic treatment and the results are more or less similar to other films based on video games. I have yet to see a game-inspired movie that truly impresses me. Last year’s Hitman: Agent 47 came… Continue reading Review: THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE
Review: NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Two years after the first battle between the Radners and “zoo fraternity” Delta Psi, the creative team behind the first Neighbors movie has returned with a sequel that may not be quite funny and entertaining as the first film, but does make a valiant effort to… Continue reading Review: NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING
Review: THE NICE GUYS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Acclaimed screenwriter Shane Black is not only back with an awesome new script, but has also returned to the director’s chair for an absolute riot of a comedy that had me constantly laughing, often to the point of tears. The Nice Guys may turn out to… Continue reading Review: THE NICE GUYS