AUSTIN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION WELCOMES SIX NEW MEMBERS Austin, Texas — The Austin Film Critics Association is pleased to announce its selection of six new members to its 2014 roster: Taylor Devorsky has written film reviews for GotchaMovies.com since July 2013. Taylor is a radio-television-film student at The University of Texas at Austin,… Continue reading Local News: AFCA Announces Its New Inductees
Author: Mark Saldana
Movie News: Fall Slate for Columbia Pictures
THE EQUALIZER Action Thriller September 26, 2014 In The Equalizer, Denzel Washington plays McCall, a man who believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when McCall meets Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), a young girl under the… Continue reading Movie News: Fall Slate for Columbia Pictures
Review: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) I went into this latest cinematic version of TMNT expecting something silly, but hopefully fun. Though this update on the Mutant Turtle mythos has its fun moments and a handful of amusing one-liners, these positive traits are outnumbered by the multitude of unfunny attempts at comedy and nonsensical… Continue reading Review: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
Review: THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) If brash space warriors, street-wise, fighting turtles, or any of the usual, big-budget summer fare doesn’t tickle your fancy, perhaps this charming, understated film about cultures coming together over a passion for cuisine is the right ticket to purchase this weekend. Based on the book by Richard… Continue reading Review: THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY
Review: INTO THE STORM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1996, director Jan de Bont served movie audiences an awe-inspiring, visual and aural cinematic experience called Twister. The film which stars Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman made for a fun and exciting trip to theaters, but certain has its share… Continue reading Review: INTO THE STORM
DVD Giveaway: BELIEVE TOUR DANCE EXPERIENCE
TVR has a copy of this dance instruction DVD from Universal Music Enterprises. The video which features easy-to-learn dance lessons from famed Justin Bieber choreographer Nick DeMoura, is set for an August 12th release on DVD/Blu-ray. Fans can learn the exact moves that Justin Bieber and his crew performed live on tour straight from the choreographer, Nick DeMoura.
Movie News/Local Events: FANTASTIC FEST 2014
FANTASTIC FEST CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF CHAOS AND DESTRUCTION WITH US PREMIERE OF KEVIN SMITH’S “TUSK”, LEONARD MALTIN, THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL AND “ABCs OF DEATH 2” WORLD PREMIERE First Wave of Programming for the Festival’s 10th Anniversary and the Grand Reopening of Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar and The Highball September 18-25th, 2014 –… Continue reading Movie News/Local Events: FANTASTIC FEST 2014
Screening Pass Giveaway: CALVARY
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. received. No purchase is necessary. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters! CALVARY’s Father James (Brendan Gleeson) is a good priest who is… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: CALVARY
Trailer: INTERSTELLAR
Here’s the new official trailer for the new film by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy). This movie starring Matthew McConaughey opens in theaters in November, 2014
Red Band Trailer: HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2
Here’s the new trailer for the comedy sequel! NOTE: This is a Red Band Trailer and is not appropriate for all audiences. The trailer is for an R-rated film. Hot Tub Time Machine 2 hits theaters this Christmas. Visit the official site: http://HotTubTimeMachine.com