By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the best selling novel by E.L. James, Fifty Shades, the movie, feels rather tame considering all the hubbub the book has received. Make no mistake; the movie does earn its R-rating. However, at the same time, I couldn’t help, but wonder what was cut… Continue reading Review: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Author: Mark Saldana
Review: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As the closing credits to this film concluded, I thought to myself, “It’s too early in the year for a movie this good.” My thought refers to the fact that the months of January and February are the dumping grounds for Hollywood’s mediocre and worst films.… Continue reading Review: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
Local Movie News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2015 MIDNIGHTER FEATURES & SHORTS
Austin, Texas – February 10, 2015 – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival revealed the highly anticipated features in the Midnighters section, as well as the complete short film lineup, which will debut at this year’s Festival from March 13 – 21, 2015 in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit sxsw.com/film. Entering… Continue reading Local Movie News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2015 MIDNIGHTER FEATURES & SHORTS
Screening Pass Giveaway: MCFARLAND, USA
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, February 17 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! Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: MCFARLAND, USA
Review: JUPITER ASCENDING
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Though this movie has some cool conceptual ideas for a universe, the plot and its characters feel all too familiar and embrace the typical tropes of swashbuckling space operas. Jupiter Ascending has the damsel in distress, the roguish warrior protecting her, and the greedy and power… Continue reading Review: JUPITER ASCENDING
Review: SEVENTH SON
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This week I watched two films which attempt to offer audiences fun and exciting popcorn entertainment. While both lack depth and feature character cliches, Seventh Son actually works as a whole. With Jeff Bridges in a delightful and lovable role, and Julianne Moore hamming it up… Continue reading Review: SEVENTH SON
Local Movie News: SXSW FILM 2015 FEATURES LINEUP
Austin, Texas – February 3, 2015 – Marking its 22nd year, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced the features lineup for this year’s event, running March 13 – 21, 2015 in Austin, Texas. The 2015 slate showcases independent discoveries from emerging directors, auteur-driven comedies and works by master filmmakers. During the… Continue reading Local Movie News: SXSW FILM 2015 FEATURES LINEUP
Spanish Review: BLACK OR WHITE
Por Liz López Rating: B- No todomundo sabe lo que es tener hijos y/o nietos, entonces algunas personas no tendrán el mismo afecto para el nuevo largometraje, Black or White, en la que protagoniza los premiados actores, Kevin Costner y Octavia Spencer en los personajes de Elliot Anderson y Rowena Jeffers, los abuelos de una… Continue reading Spanish Review: BLACK OR WHITE
Review: BLACK OR WHITE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For a film about some heavy topics as race relations, addiction, and child custody battles, I was rather perplexed that Mike Binder would choose a hackneyed climax that comes unexpectedly (not in a good way) and is so unnecessary and out of place. As for the… Continue reading Review: BLACK OR WHITE
Screening Pass Giveaway: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, February 10 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! Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE