Author: Mark Saldana

By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Some people accept death and make preparations for themselves and their loved ones in advance. Making those preparations also requires having money available or purchasing a plan with monthly payments that at times can be hard on the budget. The percentage of individuals in our world who have no financial… Continue reading Review: SELF/LESS

By Liz Lopez Review and Interview with Nick Shymansky Rating: A I am a huge fan of diverse genres and styles of music and living in Austin, it is easy to attend and often.   It is a real treat for me to review films that feature music as the main topic. More specifically, the music… Continue reading Review: AMY

By Mark Saldana I was given the opportunity to review Mad Women through an independent film publicist based in New York.  When a screener was offered to me, the publicist also offered me a few of Jeff Lipsky’s previous films.  As much of a film buff as I am, I actually had not seen any… Continue reading Interview: JEFF LIPSKY, DIRECTOR OF MAD WOMEN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This week I took a crash course in the work of Jeff Lipsky and discovered a director whose writing and directing style really impressed me.  I would soon learn that the talented filmmaker had an amazing mentor in the legendary “godfather of independent film” John Cassavetes… Continue reading Review: MAD WOMEN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As I have grown older, I have become less and less interested in what’s “hot” in music. Right around the time Amy Winehouse took the record charts by storm, I had already begun tuning out of pop music and focusing on my old favorites.  Sadly, my… Continue reading Review: AMY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This latest entry in found footage horror portrays a group of teens on the set of a high school play tormented by a malevolent force.  The premise is simple and could have made for a fun and scary experience.  Unfortunately, that is not the case with… Continue reading Review: THE GALLOWS

By Liz Lopez Rating: A I know when I hear the term “coming –of – age” applied to a film’s story -line I can be a bit leery of how that script will unfold, especially when it is a comedy. I know it can turn out to be a disappointing time in the theater. This… Continue reading Review: TESTAMENT OF YOUTH

By Laurie Coker Rating: D A few years back, a friend of mine begged me to take her as my guest to see Magic Mike and I went reluctantly, mostly because I thought it would be stupid, mindless dribble wrapped in sexy six-pack, butt gyrating bows and I was mostly right; however, outstanding performances (most… Continue reading Review: MAGIC MIKE XXL