Author: Mark Saldana

Movie Trailer: DEADPOOL

Source: 20th Century Fox Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense… Continue reading Movie Trailer: DEADPOOL

Local Events: MONDO CON 2015

MONDOCON 2015 UNVEILED! New Names Announced for Massive Lineup of World Renowned Artists   Live Score Event, Screenings, Panels and Austin’s Best Food Truck Eats   Pop-Up Record Shop & Preview Mondo’s Groovy New LP for “Army of Darkness”   Source: Mondo/Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, TX – August 6, 2015 – Mondo is excited to unveil the lineup of… Continue reading Local Events: MONDO CON 2015

Fantastic Fest 2015 News: BUMPER CONTEST

REMAKE / RIP OFF / RAMPAGE !!!: The FANTASTIC FEST 2015 BUMPER CONTEST Fantastic Fest, the Alamo Drafthouse, Birth.Movies.Death, and SourceFedNERD unite to present the Fantastic Fest 2015 Bumper Contest!   Source: Fantastic Fest/Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Each year, Fantastic Fest hosts a bumper contest where we invite YOU (YOU!!!) to devise the most outrageous and entertaining under-30-second… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 News: BUMPER CONTEST

Review: FANTASTIC FOUR

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) I’m not quite sure what it is about the Fantastic Four that seems to confuse filmmakers.  The comics are pretty straightforward, but it seems that with every attempt to make it more modern and inventive, the movies get screwed up in the process.  The last two… Continue reading Review: FANTASTIC FOUR

Review: DARK PLACES

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) I was rather disappointed to get the news that this satisfactory mystery drama would not be getting a theatrical release because I feel the theater experience really adds to the mood of this dark and compelling movie.  Now available on DirecTV VOD though, Dark Places is… Continue reading Review: DARK PLACES

Review: THE GIFT

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Gift is definitely a treat for movie audiences craving a good, old fashioned, Hitchcockesque psychological thriller.  Written, directed by and starring Joel Edgerton, who makes his directorial debut here, this edgy, nail-biter of a flick oozes with creepiness, builds up tension and suspense to where… Continue reading Review: THE GIFT

Spanish Review: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION

Por Liz López Rating: A ¡Fabuloso! Simplemente es buenísima el nuevo largometraje, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, la quinta en la serie de películas que se inició basada en la historia televisiva de 1966, Mission Impossible. Acción – tiene bastante acción – y eso es un punto muy importante de cada una de las cinco… Continue reading Spanish Review: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION

Review: JIMMY’S HALL

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Immigration, wars, death and poverty are frequent topics found in media outlets and are often hot topics on social media that generate many comments. A younger generation or someone unfamiliar with U. S. or World History may think these are “trending” or “current” topics, but it is far from correct.… Continue reading Review: JIMMY’S HALL

Screening Pass Giveaway: DARK PLACES

TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 p.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!   DIRECTOR/WRITER:    Gilles Paquet-Brenner STARRING:                                        Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Corey Stoll,… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: DARK PLACES