Review: GRANDMA

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ There is nothing quite like the bond between a grandmother and her grandchild. I am sure there is plenty of articles and books written about this topic. For anyone who is not a grandparent yet, it may be a bit difficult to comprehend. In the new feature film, Grandma starring… Continue reading Review: GRANDMA

Review: WOLF TOTEM

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Opening in IMAX theaters is the latest film by acclaimed director Jean Jacques Annaud (Quest for Fire, The Bear), and it is a film that looks absolutely gorgeous in the massive screen format.  The beautiful cinematography by Jean-Marie Drejou and the lush score by recently deceased… Continue reading Review: WOLF TOTEM

Review: THE VISIT

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Considering that some of M. Night Shyamalan’s recent movies either bored me (After Earth) or simply bewildered me into hysterical laughter (The Happening), I had some serious qualms going into this film.  The Visit marks the first collaboration between Shyamalan and Jason Blum (of Blumhouse Productions).… Continue reading Review: THE VISIT

Movie News: THE MARTIAN

THE ARES PROGRAM NAMES UNDER ARMOUR AS OFFICIAL TRAINING PARTNER IN PREPARATION FOR GROUNDBREAKING JOURNEY TO MARS   Global Performance Brand Inks Landmark Partnership to Provide ARES III Crew with Innovative Training Gear  Sources: Under Armour, The Ares Program, 20th Century Fox Houston, TX (September 9, 2035) – Today, the Ares Space Program and Under… Continue reading Movie News: THE MARTIAN

Movie Trailer: ROOM

“A Triumph. One of the most emotional experiences I have had in a theatre in a very long time.” -Pete Hammond, Deadline   “Equal parts thriller and mother and son love story… A deeply moving and suspenseful drama.” -Rodrigo Perez, The Playlist   Brie Larson gives a superb performance…unleashing a startling display of mama-lion intensity. -Justin Chang,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: ROOM

Fantastic Fest 2015 News: FANTASTIC FEST’S FINAL WAVE OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ASTONISHING ANIMATION, FISTS OF FURY AND DEFIANT DEBATES

The world premiere of CAMINO along with Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson’s ANOMALISA, SON OF SAUL, TALE OF TALES complement the return of The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail and the fan-favorite Fantastic Debates for another all-out assault on Austin!   Source: Fantastic Fest/The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema  Austin, TX – Wednesday, September 9, 2015 –… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 News: FANTASTIC FEST’S FINAL WAVE OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ASTONISHING ANIMATION, FISTS OF FURY AND DEFIANT DEBATES

Review: LEARNING TO DRIVE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) A sweet film with a lot of heart, Learning to Drive is definitely not a film that begs for the big screen treatment.  In fact it really does feel like a movie that was meant for television.  Still, I do not necessarily mean that in a… Continue reading Review: LEARNING TO DRIVE