Author: Mark Saldana

Screening Pass Giveaway: MILLION DOLLAR ARM

TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30 pm.  We will randomly choose winners from the entries 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! Cast: Jon Hamm,… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: MILLION DOLLAR ARM

Movie News: EARTH TO ECHO POSTER CONTEST

RELATIVITY CELEBRATES NATIONAL TEACHERS DAY AND ITS JULY 2 RELEASE ‘EARTH TO ECHO’ BY GIVING SCHOOLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN $100,000 On behalf of Relativity Media, we are pleased to announce the celebration of National Teacher’s Day in partnership with the July release of EARTH TO ECHO by giving schools the opportunity to win $100,000. We encourage… Continue reading Movie News: EARTH TO ECHO POSTER CONTEST

Cine Las Americas 17 Review: PELO MALO (BAD HAIR)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) My final feature film of the 17th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival closed the event on a somewhat somber, but important and relevant note. Another import from Venezuela, Pelo Malo tells the story of Junior (Samuel Lange Zambrano), a young impoverished child with much internal… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 17 Review: PELO MALO (BAD HAIR)

Cine Las Americas 17: LA CASA DEL RITMO, A FILM ABOUT LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES (THE HOUSE OF RHYTHM)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Prior to watching this film, I had never heard of Los Amigos Invisibles, and now, after having enjoyed this documentary/concert film,  I want to seek out their discography. With infectious, danceable grooves, skillful musicianship, and often amusing lyrics, this disco/funk group from Caracas, Venezuela have quite… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 17: LA CASA DEL RITMO, A FILM ABOUT LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES (THE HOUSE OF RHYTHM)

Cine Las Americas 17 Review: MEMORIAS DE UN SOLDADO (A SOLDIER’S MEMORIES)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The country of Venezuela was well represented at Cine Las Americas this year, especially on the last day of the festival where I saw three films from Venezuela, back-to-back.  This period piece based on the actual memoirs of soldier fighting in the Venezuelan War of Independence… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 17 Review: MEMORIAS DE UN SOLDADO (A SOLDIER’S MEMORIES)

Cine Las Americas 17 Review: MIRANDAS MULTIPLES, LA MAQUINA LOCA (MULTIPLE VISIONS, THE CRAZY MACHINE)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3,5 (Out of 4 Stars) This Mexican documentary about legendary cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa is a must see for all cinephiles. With a career of over 200 films, the images of Figueroa have been witnessed and admired by many people. His awe-inspiring work has inspired the work of several modern cinematographers including… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 17 Review: MIRANDAS MULTIPLES, LA MAQUINA LOCA (MULTIPLE VISIONS, THE CRAZY MACHINE)

Cine Las Americas 17: LA ESPERA DESESPERA (HOPEFUL HOPELESS)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This delightful farcical comedy does have it issues, but is highly enjoyable nevertheless.  I must admit that the lovable characters and their often hilarious antics had me constantly smiling and laughing.  Jorge (Carlos Marchand) desperately needs to come up with money for his wife Lisa’s (Marise… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 17: LA ESPERA DESESPERA (HOPEFUL HOPELESS)