Author: Mark Saldana

Review: THE DANISH GIRL

By Liz Lopez Rating: A Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne is incredibly mesmerizing in his performance as illness transforms Steven Hawking’s body in The Theory of Everything. Now, he stars in The Danish Girl, portraying Einar Wegener who undergoes gender-reassignment to fulfill his desire to live like a woman named Lili Elbe. I have no doubt… Continue reading Review: THE DANISH GIRL

Spanish Review: SISTERS

By Liz Lopez Rating: B Por si acaso no ha vista el avance del largometraje, Sisters, es la nueva comedia en la cual protagoniza la premiada actriz/escritora de televisión y cine, Tina Fey (Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) junto a la comediante/actriz, Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, Mean Girls). Si… Continue reading Spanish Review: SISTERS

Austin Film Festival 2015 Review: YOUTH

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars)  Paolo Sorrentino, the critically acclaimed director of The Great Beauty, winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language film, is back with a wonderful film that is both poignant and rather amusing.  Sorrentino’s film focuses on the issues of aging, retirement, and reflection on one’s life. … Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2015 Review: YOUTH

Review: SISTERS

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars)  If one loves when Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host the Golden Globe awards, then have I got an awesome recommendation!  The witty and hilarious comedy duo portrays totally opposite siblings going through a midlife crisis, and their vain attempts at recapturing their excitement and energy… Continue reading Review: SISTERS

Review: THE DANISH GIRL

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars)  Earlier this year, for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything, Eddie Redmayne won both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actor.  After watching his phenomenal performance in The Danish Girl, I believe that Redmayne has a strong chance at… Continue reading Review: THE DANISH GIRL

Movie News: THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD NOMINATIONS

By Mark Saldana Source: GoldenGlobes.com One day following the announcement of the SAG Award nominations, the nominees for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced. The Golden Globes honor achievements in entertainment for both television and film. The award ceremony will be hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press on Sunday January 10 at the… Continue reading Movie News: THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD NOMINATIONS

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