Author: Mark Saldana

Movie Teaser Trailer: THE LEGEND OF TARZAN

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures From Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures comes the action adventure “The Legend of Tarzan,” starring Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “True Blood”) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The film also stars Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (“Pulp Fiction,” the “Captain America” films), Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of… Continue reading Movie Teaser Trailer: THE LEGEND OF TARZAN

Local News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES “PBS KIDS AT THE ALAMO” SERIES TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES & NON-PROFITS

CURIOUS GEORGE at Alamo Drafthouse (Photo Credit: Annie Ray)

Alamo Drafthouse and PBS KIDS to present all-ages, family-friendly big screen programming throughout the year   Source: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, TX – Thursday, December 10, 2015 –Alamo Drafthouse and PBS KIDS are pleased to announce the launch of a new year-long initiative that will bring PBS KIDS’ award-winning programming to Alamo Drafthouse screens across… Continue reading Local News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES “PBS KIDS AT THE ALAMO” SERIES TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES & NON-PROFITS

Spanish Review: CHI-RAQ

Por Liz López Rating: B- Spike Lee es un cineasta reconocido desde la década 1970 por un sinnúmero de cintas como Inside Man y Malcom X,  además de documentales como Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film – Volume II, ambos para la pantalla grande, y  producciones televisivos. Si revisa la lista de créditos, muchas de sus… Continue reading Spanish Review: CHI-RAQ

Spanish Review: MACBETH

Por Liz López Rating: B – A través de los años del siglo pasado y el presente, hemos tenido la oportunidad de ver obras cinematográficas adaptadas de las obras de William Shakespeare. Algunas son comedias, tragedias, romance y otros sobre lo histórico. En el caso de la obra La tragedia de Macbeth, hay varias opciones… Continue reading Spanish Review: MACBETH

Review: MACBETH

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I have only seen one cinematic versiib of Shakespeare’s acclaimed play, but it is a bit of a loose adaptation of the Bard’s work.  The 1957 Akira Kurosawa film Throne of Blood takes Shakespeare story and sets it in feudal Japan.  Because this film is a Japanese… Continue reading Review: MACBETH

Movie Trailer: KRISHA

Source: A24 When Krisha shows up at her sister’s Texas home on Thanksgiving morning, her close and extended family greet her with a mixture of warmth and wariness. Almost immediately, a palpable unease permeates the air, one which only grows in force as Krisha gets to work cooking the turkey and trying to make up for lost time… Continue reading Movie Trailer: KRISHA

Screening Pass Giveaway: SISTERS

Source: Universal Pictures TVR is giving readers a chance to win a complimentary pass to see  a special advance screening on Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. For a chance to win a pass (admit 2), send an e-mail to  Trueviewreviews2@gmail.com and in the Subject line of your e-mail, please note “SISTERS in Austin”. A limited number of… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: SISTERS

Screening Pass Giveaway: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP

Source: 20th Century Fox TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Saturday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m.  NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters! Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin,… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIP