Author: Mark Saldana

Movie News: LIVE DIE REPEAT: EDGE OF TOMORROW

Last weekend, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and EDGE OF TOMORROW teamed up with Tough Mudder in Seattle to celebrate the home entertainment release of the film.  On Saturday and Sunday, two groups of handpicked participants formed their own version of the J-Squad to compete in the 11 mile, 26 obstacle race.  Channeling their inner Tom Cruise… Continue reading Movie News: LIVE DIE REPEAT: EDGE OF TOMORROW

DVD/Blu-ray Release and Giveaway: LIVE DIE REPEAT: EDGE OF TOMORROW

  Starting tomorrow (10/7), one of this summer’s exciting and fun movies will be available for purchase on DVD & Blu-ray formats.  TVR is giving away a free copy of this movie! If interested in entering, send an email to trueviewreviews2@gmail.com and put Edge of Tomorrow in the subject heading.  No purchase is necessary. Must… Continue reading DVD/Blu-ray Release and Giveaway: LIVE DIE REPEAT: EDGE OF TOMORROW

Screening Pass Giveaway: ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, October 3 at 7:oo 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! Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

Review: GONE GIRL

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) David Fincher–and I mean this as a compliment–has an astounding talent for presenting psychopathy and sociopathy on film magnificently.  His movies Seven, Fight Club, and Zodiac are prime examples of this ability.  He also sure knows how to select intelligently written stories to adapt for the… Continue reading Review: GONE GIRL

Review: TRACKS

By Liz Lopez Rating: B  It is very hard to believe that 1975 is almost 40 years ago, but in that year a young adult woman, Robyn Davidson, began a journey of a lifetime across Australia. Although the story of her 1,700 mile travels was featured in the National Geographic magazine in March 1978, it… Continue reading Review: TRACKS

Review: ANNABELLE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) One of the more memorable and truly frightening moments of the horror film, The Conjuring, comes from a subplot involving a horrid porcelain doll kept in the somewhat safe custody of the Warrens.  Because these scenes had such an impact on movie audiences, producers Jenny Hinkley,… Continue reading Review: ANNABELLE

Review: THE GOOD LIE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Many things have been said about the “American Dream” and the concept has been the subject of both cliche Hollywood movies and intelligent satire. Like most countries, the U.S. has its problems, but it can serve as a safe haven for refugees from other more troubled… Continue reading Review: THE GOOD LIE

Fantastic Fest 2014 Review: SPRING

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Guy meets woman. Woman and guy have their own heavy, personal baggage and other issues. These problems threaten the relationship.  That does sound like the typical romance movie, but in the case of Spring, writer Justin Benson and co-director Aaron Moorehead have put a refreshing and… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2014 Review: SPRING

Fantastic Fest 2014 Review/Interview: HORNS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the popular and acclaimed fantasy novel by Joe Hill, Horns is a captivating film that combines various genres and themes within a fantasy.  Director Alexandre Aja (High Tension, Piranha 3D) and his crew brings a distinct visual style that works wonderfully with the story elements. … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2014 Review/Interview: HORNS