By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Typically, the expression “ugh” comes to mind when I think about reviewing romantic comedies. There really is only so much one can do with such a story without wearing out the usual cliches and tropes. Still, I tried to view this movie with an open mind… Continue reading Review: TREADING WATER
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Review: RUN ALL NIGHT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) I went into this film thinking, “Great, another Taken knock-off”. I left the theater thinking, “That actually was better than I was expecting.” This latest Liam Neeson movie feels like a modern knock-off of Road to Perdition, but still engaging and interesting.” Run All Night will… Continue reading Review: RUN ALL NIGHT
Review: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) After watching Vince Vaughn deliver nearly the same kind of performance for several films, I used to complain that his shtick was growing stale and tiresome. Now that he has toned down his acting for his last film (The Delivery Man) and this latest comedy, I… Continue reading Review: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review: THE LAZARUS EFFECT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) From Frankenstein to Re-Animator and Flatliners (among others), movie writers and filmmakers have enjoyed telling stories of ambitious scientists attempting to bring the dead back to life. However, perhaps too many of these filmmakers have tread along the same familiar paths, telling similar stories with similar or… Continue reading Review: THE LAZARUS EFFECT
Screening Pass Giveaway: THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 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! THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is the expansionist dream of Sonny… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
Screening Pass Giveaway: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 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! A hard-working small business owner (Vince Vaughn) and his two associates (Tom… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review: HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As someone who liked the first film, I had no idea if the filmmakers could actually pull off the rare feat of making a superior sequel, or at least could make a movie that is just as good as the first installment. Considering that actor John… Continue reading Review: HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2
Review: MCFARLAND, USA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Despite the fact that this film embraces just about every sports movie cliche and trope known to film buffs, it wears its heart proudly on its sleeve and does so genuinely. Based on actual inspiring events, McFarland, USA doesn’t reinvent the triumphant sports story. However, it… Continue reading Review: MCFARLAND, USA
Spanish Review: MCFARLAND, USA
Por Liz López Rating A Mi corazón llora de alegría al ver que Disney Pictures respalda la distribución del nuevo largometraje, McFarland, USA, basado en una historia verídica de 1987 en un pequeño pueblo de California del mismo nombre en donde los residentes, en particular los Latinos, no veían mucho en el futuro para sus… Continue reading Spanish Review: MCFARLAND, USA
Spanish Review: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Por Liz López Clasificación: B- Cuando la triología de los libros Fifty Shades del autor E L James se lanzó en el 2012 aproximadamente, no se tardó en ser un fenómeno através del mundo con los lectores. Y no solo en ingles, pero en cincuenta y un idiomas al nivel mundial. Durante el 2013 poco… Continue reading Spanish Review: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY