In 2018, writer/director Adamma Ebo, with her sister Adanne serving as a producer, released the satirical short, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. The film obviously got the attention of actors Sterling K. Brown, Regina Hall, Daniel Kaluuya, and actor/filmmaker Jordan Peele, because these talented artists are among the names of the producers of the… Continue reading HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL
Author: Mark Saldana
THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING
From filmmaker George Miller (Mad Max series) comes a different kind of “genie” fantasy that takes place in the modern world. When an intelligent and mature woman discovers a Djinn’s bottle and releases him, she is naturally curious about his past experiences and the results following when people are granted their wishes. This story serves… Continue reading THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING
FUNNY PAGES
Funny Pages is one of those movies that is certain to grab the attention of diehard fans of Crumb Comics, Ghost World, or American Splendor. And to give praise where praise is due, I applaud writer/director Owen Kline for creating a movie that feels like an extra long underground comic like the ones I mentioned… Continue reading FUNNY PAGES
LOW LIFE
It seems like the latest trend of independent movies, or movies that go straight to streaming, is to take on the various kinds of modern media that make people famous today. Recently I watched and reviewed movies like Vengeance and Not Okay which offer their own unique commentaries on influencers and podcasters, both of which… Continue reading LOW LIFE
DC League of Super-Pets
COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Premium Digital Ownership debuts early on August 23 4K, Blu-ray and DVD arrive on October 4 Burbank, CA, August 22, 2022 – Experience a funny and fun-filled, action-packed adventure featuring the DC canon’s unsung heroes, Krypto and Ace, when “DC League of Super-Pets” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership… Continue reading DC League of Super-Pets
THE TERRITORY
Since the 1960s the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest has been a controversial and heated issue. Prior to this decade, the Amazon had been strictly regulated and well-protected. The desire of farmers to clear some of the forest and use the rich and fertile soil for growing crops led to the slashing and burning of… Continue reading THE TERRITORY
FANTASTIC FEST 2022: FILM LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
FANTASTIC FEST ANNOUNCES A COLOSSAL 2022 LINEUP, OPENING THE FEST WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES’ TERRIFYING NEW HORROR FEATURE ‘SMILE’ AND THE U.S. PREMIERE OF NEON’S ‘TRIANGLE OF SADNESS’ AS CLOSING NIGHT FILM Searchlight’s THE MENU and THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, A24’s MEDUSA DELUXE, MGM and Distributor United Artists Releasing’s BONES AND ALL,… Continue reading FANTASTIC FEST 2022: FILM LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
SXSW 2022: BODIES BODIES BODIES
Most people have played games at childhood or young adult parties, and sometimes, or better yet quite often, the players let the drive of competition get the best of them. This is the very basic premise of Bodies Bodies Bodies, a movie where young adults, after a day/night of drinking (and the consumption of other… Continue reading SXSW 2022: BODIES BODIES BODIES
FALL
One of my biggest fears is falling from great heights. That said; I would never skydive, or do any kind of BASE jumping. I am also not a fan of roller coasters. I can handle tremendous heights from tall buildings that have a solid structure. However, I do not have the type of personality that… Continue reading FALL
MONTREAL GIRLS
Patricia Chica’s Coming Of Age Drama, MONTRÉAL GIRLS Reveals Its World Premiere Selection At CINEQUEST And Nomination For The VISIONARY AWARD. San Jose, CA) – August 8, 2022. Filmoption International and Objectif 9 proudly present the World Premiere of Canadian director Patricia Chica’s anticipated debut feature MONTRÉAL GIRLS at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival.… Continue reading MONTREAL GIRLS