Author: Mark Saldana

Movie Trailer: THE INVITATION (Second Trailer)

Source: Drafthouse Films In this taut psychological thriller by Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body), the tension is palpable when Will (Logan Marshall-Green, Prometheus) shows up to his ex-wife Eden (Tammy Blanchard, Into the Woods) and new husband, David’s (Michiel  Huisman, “Game of Thrones”) dinner party. The pair’s tragic past haunts an equally spooky present: Amid… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE INVITATION (Second Trailer)

Local Movie Events: Mondo Gallery presents “No Longer / Not Yet: A Tribute to Richard Linklater”

Special gallery show to celebrate the Austin filmmaker icon along with the World Premiere   of his highly anticipated film “Everybody Wants Some” at SXSW Film Festival Source: MONDO Austin, TX – February 11, 2016 – Mondo Gallery is excited to announce its next show will celebrate director Richard Linklater’s esteemed filmography including his newest film Everybody Wants Some, making its… Continue reading Local Movie Events: Mondo Gallery presents “No Longer / Not Yet: A Tribute to Richard Linklater”

Movie Trailer: CRIMINAL

Source: Lionsgate The story of the right man in the wrong body. In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous death-row inmate in hopes the he will complete the operative’s mission.   Summit Entertainment and Millennium Films present a… Continue reading Movie Trailer: CRIMINAL

Movie Trailer: BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (Final Trailer)

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures From director Zack Snyder comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo”) as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing. The film also stars Oscar nominees Amy Adams (“American Hustle”) as Lois Lane, Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”) as… Continue reading Movie Trailer: BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (Final Trailer)

Review: HOW TO BE SINGLE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) With Valentine’s Day coming up, I don’t find it too surprising that a film labeled as a romantic comedy will hit theaters in time for the celebration of love.  The trouble with most romantic comedies, though, is that these films are often formulaic and loaded with… Continue reading Review: HOW TO BE SINGLE

Film Festival News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2016 FEATURES LINEUP

Source: SXSW Episodics, 24 Beats Per Second, Others Open to More Than One Badge Austin, Texas – February 2, 2016 – The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Film Conference and Festival announced several sections of the features lineup for its 23rd edition, running March 11-19, 2016 in Austin, Texas. The acclaimed program draws thousands of fans, filmmakers, press… Continue reading Film Festival News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2016 FEATURES LINEUP

Review: HAIL, CAESAR!

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Joel and Ethan Coen are seminal artists when it comes to comedy.  It really is great to see them back with an entry that completely embraces the genre. and one that delivers beautifully.  Back in 1991, the Coens first did a satire on Hollywood titled Barton… Continue reading Review: HAIL, CAESAR!

Review: 45 YEARS

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars)  Long lasting marriages are a rarity in modern times.  Not everyone has the patience or tolerance to handle the character flaws and mistakes of a spouse, nor can everyone make the necessary sacrifices and compromises required to make a marriage work.  While there are no such… Continue reading Review: 45 YEARS