Author: Mark Saldana

THIRTEEN LIVES

In 1995, director Ron Howard’s Apollo 13 opened in theaters and showed his audiences that he is a filmmaker with a gift for recreating historical events, particularly those that are crisis situations. Though Howard has presented more movies based on real people and events (A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, Frost/Nixon, Rush, In the Heart of… Continue reading THIRTEEN LIVES

Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS

“Austin Butler is stellar, truly, a star is born here.” Jim Vejvoda, IGN “A dazzling, splatter-paint evocation of the myth and the man.” Joshua Rothkopf, Entertainment Weekly Baz Luhrmann’s “ELVIS” COMES HOME FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Premium Digital Ownership debuts early on August 9  4K, Blu-ray™ and DVD arrive on September 13 Burbank, CA,… Continue reading Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS

BULLET TRAIN

From filmmaker David Leitch, the director who brought us John Wick, Deadpool 2, and Atomic Blonde, comes another insane and explosive offering from the action filmmaker. Adapted from the Japanese novel Maria Beetle, Bullet Train is an action comedy that often feels like the marriage of Quentin Tarantino and early Guy Ritchie. And through in… Continue reading BULLET TRAIN

EASTER SUNDAY

From Broken Lizard’s Jay Chandrasekar comes a comedy that portrays life in a Filipino-American family with all of the drama and hijinks that exists in all families. Starring Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy, Easter Sunday focuses on the religious holiday celebration by a Filipino family and presents the many emotions, and mistakes that can happen when… Continue reading EASTER SUNDAY

RESURRECTION

Rebecca Hall is one of the most underappreciated actors in movies during the last fifteen years. Her prescence is undeniable, and her range is equally impressive. As a matter of fact, during the screening of Resurrection, I realized that it is pretty rare that I witness Hall speaking in her natural accent. That is only… Continue reading RESURRECTION

NOT OKAY

This week I recently reviewed a satire about an influencer seeking fame and purpose (Vengeance), but realizes this career move isn’t necessarily all that it’s cracked up to be. Well, coincindentally I also watched this particular movie that has similar themes, and has some valid points of its own, but the filmmakers have a hard… Continue reading NOT OKAY

VENGEANCE

Actor B.J. Novak makes his directorial debut with a movie that delivers a mostly sharp commentary on what motivates the media in modern times. Novak, who not only directs, writes and stars in the the film, does a solid job of wearing multiple hats, and proves that he has the skills to carry this work… Continue reading VENGEANCE

FIRE OF LOVE

Katia and Maurice Krafft, two Asatian French volcanologists spent a great deal of their lives exploring, studying, and documenting their experiences with active volcanos. This was their passion and obsession, and this fascination with the impact of volcanos on our planet also fueled the romance, careers, and the gave them the courage to tread upon… Continue reading FIRE OF LOVE

Free Virtual Screening: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS

Claim Your Free Ticket to a Virtual Screening of Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Focus Features is offering you the chance to claim a free ticket to an exclusive virtual screening of Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, starring Lesley Manville, next Wednesday, August 3rd  between 2-9pm PT / 5pm-12am ET. This virtual screening will be followed by a special… Continue reading Free Virtual Screening: MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS