TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 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! Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst,… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: SPY
Author: Mark Saldana
Spanish Review: SAINT LAURENT
By Liz Lopez Rating: B – Many of us likely recognize the brand YSL, Yves Saint Laurent, seen on clothing labels and other fashion accessories and known internationally. In general, individuals do not have to be a fashion designer or own a closet full of clothes to know what it stands for, but those letters… Continue reading Spanish Review: SAINT LAURENT
Spanish Review: TOMORROWLAND
Por Liz López Rating: B- La nueva producción cinematográfica de Walt Disney Pictures, Tomorrowland, llega a los cines de los estados unidos norteamericanos este fin de semana llena de misterio y aventura en la cual toda la familia puede gozar de buen tiempo unidos. Brad Bird, premiado con el Oscar® dos veces, sirve como director… Continue reading Spanish Review: TOMORROWLAND
Cine Las Americas 18 Review: VIEJOS AMIGOS/GOOD OLD BOYS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This often uproarious comedy from Peru marks the last day that long-time buddies Balo, Ricardo, Domingo, and Kike will probably all spend together. These close friends plan to get together and watch a soccer game, just like they used to in the good old days. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: VIEJOS AMIGOS/GOOD OLD BOYS
Cine Las Americas 18 Review: MR. KAPLAN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) This closing night feature is, without a doubt, my favorite film of the festival. This character-driven comedy/drama has an outstanding script with extraordinary performances by the cast. It handles a delicate and sensitive subject matter beautifully, but still delivers on the comic side. Written and directed… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: MR. KAPLAN
Cine Las Americas 18 Review: Shorts
By Mark Saldana One of things I adore about this film festival is the fact that before several of the feature screenings, a short film is presented. This really helps the filmmakers who make short films find audiences that might have ignored or missed these films when they are only screened at special shorts showcases.… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: Shorts
Review: TOMORROWLAND
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From screenwriter Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus) and director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) comes this live action, science fiction mess of a movie that has a mixture of impressive and not-so-impressive visuals, a bloated story/plot, and a lot of heart and good intentions.… Continue reading Review: TOMORROWLAND
Movie Trailer: AMY
The official trailer is here! Check out Asif Kapadia’s documentary on the iconic singer and see why people are calling it heartbreaking and extraordinary. From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia (SENNA), AMY tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse – in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: AMY
Local Movie Events: JAWS ON THE WATER
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF JAWS ON THE WATER The Alamo’s new Rolling Roadshow team brings back one of the most talked about Alamo events of all time! Austin, TX – Thursday, May 21, 2015 – Alamo Drafthouse is thrilled to announce the return of one of the most legendary outdoor film events that Austinites… Continue reading Local Movie Events: JAWS ON THE WATER
Guest Review: ROAD TO JUAREZ
Romina Peniche shines on the Road To Juarez By Wayne C. Clinton Special Guest to TVR Mexican actress Romina Peniche is on the rise. Performing in indies like “Santiago” and “Blood and Water”, Peniche gives a tour de force performance in David Ponce de Leon’s labor of love action- thriller, “Road To Juarez.” Hailing from… Continue reading Guest Review: ROAD TO JUAREZ