By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This latest adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel (with the same title) features a somewhat intriguing subplot that actually outshines what is supposed to be the main plot of the story. The subplot involving a past romance actually feels a bit more like the compelling romance… Continue reading Review: THE LONGEST RIDE
Author: Mark Saldana
Review: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by Noah Baumbach (Frances Ha, The Squid and the Whale), this sharp and hilarious comedy examines the pains of approaching mid-life crises and the strain it can put on marriages. Baumbach’s film has a much lighter tone than some of his other films;… Continue reading Review: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG
Local Events: Cine Las Americas 18 Film Lineup
18TH CINE LAS AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PROGRAM SELECTION OF FILMS, INCLUDING “HECHO EN TEJAS” SHOWCASES AUSTIN, Texas (April 8, 2015) — Cine Las Americas International Film Festival announced today its 2015 program, including what has become a signature of the festival lineup, the Hecho en Tejas showcases. All films are presented in English or with… Continue reading Local Events: Cine Las Americas 18 Film Lineup
Blu-Ray/DVD Release: FOCUS
“‘Focus’ combines seamless, superbly-crafted filmmaking with the fizz and fun created by its leads.” — James Rocchi, TheWrap NEVER TRUST A THIEF, NEVER DROP THE CON AND NEVER LOSE FOCUS ARRIVING ONTO BLU-RAYÔ COMBO PACK, DVD and DIGITAL HD ON JUNE 2 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT Blu-ray and Digital HD include bonus content featuring stars… Continue reading Blu-Ray/DVD Release: FOCUS
Movie Trailer: ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL is the uniquely funny, moving story of Greg (Thomas Mann), a high school senior who is trying to blend in anonymously, avoiding deeper relationships as a survival strategy for navigating the social… Continue reading Movie Trailer: ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL
Local Events: THE 8TH ANNUAL “OFF-CENTERED FILM FEST”
THE EPIC THREE-DAY CELEBRATION OF CRAFT BEER, FOOD AND FILM RETURNS TO AUSTIN APRIL 23-25 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ROLLING ROADSHOW WITH TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS AND CABIN BOY WITH CHRIS ELLIOTT AND ADAM RESNICK IN PERSON! Austin, TX — Monday, April 6 2015 —- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery are proud to announce the… Continue reading Local Events: THE 8TH ANNUAL “OFF-CENTERED FILM FEST”
Screening Pass Giveaway: TRUE STORY
TVR is giving away passes (good for four people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 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! When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel (Jonah Hill)… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: TRUE STORY
Spanish Review: FURIOUS 7
Por Liz López Rating: B Para los fanáticos de cine que tiene una pasión para la franquicia de películas Fast and Furious, encontraran todo lo que desean de acción y emoción en la última entrega, Furious 7 con los personajes que iniciaron la serie en el 2001 – Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), el líder del equipo;… Continue reading Spanish Review: FURIOUS 7
Review: FURIOUS 7
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his team of “gear heads” are back! This latest installment of the Fast & Furious franchise has a new director at the helm. Regardless of this personnel change, the new leader doesn’t miss a beat. In fact, director James Wan with… Continue reading Review: FURIOUS 7
Screening Pass Giveaway: THE LONGEST RIDE
TVR is giving away passes (good for four people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 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! Go to http://www.gofobo.com/index.php/main/movie_landing/SlJTR2UyMTM5MQ%3D%3D to claim your passes. You may need to… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: THE LONGEST RIDE