Author: Mark Saldana

SXSW 2023: IT LIVES INSIDE

In a lot of horror movies, demons plague our world. The monster is a part of the folklore of several cultures, including that of Indians. This horror entry at this year’s SXSW gives the audience a look at the supernatural beliefs that exist within the culture of Indian people and feels quite akin to other… Continue reading SXSW 2023: IT LIVES INSIDE

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SXSW 2023: BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Pays Tribute to An Entertainment Icon

The 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival was a great year for documentaries highlighting the lives and careers of iconic superstars. These films offered audiences fascinating and insightful portraits of the people behind the symbols. I COULD NOT MISS THEIR STORIES since I grew up watching these artists/entertainers. Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, You… Continue reading SXSW 2023: BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Pays Tribute to An Entertainment Icon

SXSW 2023: PROBLEMISTA

Honestly, I was unfamiliar with the previous work of actor/writer/filmmaker Julio Torres. The main things that caught my attention were that Tilda Swinton co-stars in the movie and that the film has a Spanish title. Those two elements hooked me in and brought me back to Austin’s Paramount Theater for another headlining feature. Let me… Continue reading SXSW 2023: PROBLEMISTA

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FAST X Continues The Franchise’s Tradition of Delivering Ridiculous Action Sequences

To the benefit of Fast X director Louis Leterrier, and his crew, the latest installment in the popular action franchise has no way of topping the fantastical feat of space travel that occurs in the previous movie (F9). Well, since the filmmakers got that ridiculous stunt out of the way. That means they focus on… Continue reading FAST X Continues The Franchise’s Tradition of Delivering Ridiculous Action Sequences

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: VOLUME 3 Delivers a Satisfying Conclusion

Filmmaker James Gunn has completed his work within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and now sets his sights on his contributions to all future DC/Warner Bros. products. As most movie fans know, Gunn has been chosen as one of the heads of WB/DC’s new studio and will write and probably direct a new Superman movie. That… Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: VOLUME 3 Delivers a Satisfying Conclusion

POLITE SOCIETY Delivers Soapy Fun & Action

I missed/overlooked this delightful movie at this year’s SXSW, and now I am kicking myself for not experiencing it with a festival audience. Going into this movie, I had already watched the trailer and was somewhat annoyed with the preview. The entire presentation of that glimpse came across as silly, ridiculous, and grating. Thankfully, despite… Continue reading POLITE SOCIETY Delivers Soapy Fun & Action

CITADEL Could Be Solid, But the First Episodes Don’t Deliver That Promise

The Russo Brothers, who had much success with their entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have yet to have much success with any of their other projects. I am sad to say that their latest foray leaves much to be desired. From Amazon Studios comes a series that promises espionage action, intrigue, and action; however,… Continue reading CITADEL Could Be Solid, But the First Episodes Don’t Deliver That Promise

GHOSTED

Mientras que algunas personas pueden conocer la definición de “Ghosted” utilizada en tiempos más recientes, otras personas no lo saben. La respuesta de búsqueda de Google: “terminar una relación personal con (alguien) retirándose repentinamente y sin explicación de toda comunicación”. Los escritores Rhett Reese (Zombieland), Paul Wernick (Deadpool) y Chris McKenna (Spider-Man: No Way Home)… Continue reading GHOSTED