THE END OF THE TOUR tells the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest. As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE END OF THE TOUR
Author: Mark Saldana
Movie Trailer: FELT
Amy is hanging on by a thread. Struggling to cope with past sexual trauma and the daily aggressions of a male-dominated society, she creates grotesquely-costumed alter egos that reappropriate the male form. While giving her the sense of power she craves, acting as these characters pushes her further into a world of her own making. When she begins… Continue reading Movie Trailer: FELT
Local Events: 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP The heat-beating, doldrums-busting series returns with a lineup of fun family favorites and a new choose-your-own-ticket price option with proceeds benefiting local charities Austin, TX – Alamo Drafthouse is happy to announce the return of its annual Summer Kids Camp screenings – now 100% better, stronger and fun-er!… Continue reading Local Events: 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP
Screening Pass Giveaway: SPY
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
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