By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) To quote the classic comedy Airplane!, “Do you like movies about gladiators?” If the answer to this question is yes and one also enjoys rehashed romance plots, then perhaps this film shouldn’t be missed. However, I would not go into this movie expecting any originality from… Continue reading Review: POMPEII
Author: Mark Saldana
Screening Pass Giveaway: SON OF GOD
TVR is giving away passes (for two) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday February 25, 7:30 pm. SON OF GOD is the first major motion picture event in ten years that puts Jesus back on the big screen (since 2004’s Passion of the Christ). And it’s almost fifty years since the entire story of… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: SON OF GOD
Movie Trailer: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object… Continue reading Movie Trailer: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Review: ENDLESS LOVE
By Savannah Wood Rating: C There’s a classic adage in the storytelling vernacular called “show, don’t tell”. The idea is centralized around encouraging writers to reveal the story through subtleties, expressive elements, and cues rather than explicitly telling the reader everything they need to know–let the story do the talking. No one told the writers… Continue reading Review: ENDLESS LOVE
Review: ROBOCOP
By Savannah Wood Rating: B- It’s easy to get tired of Hollywood’s increasingly bankrupt originality. The ever-struggling film industry has been cranking out remakes, reboots, and adaptations with an alarming magnitude. So let’s kid ourselves–RoboCop’s purpose is to make money; but that doesn’t mean we can’t allow ourselves to sit back and enjoy it.
Movie News: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2
In a first of its kind partnership, Spider-Man will be the first Super Hero ambassador for Earth Hour, the global movement organized by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), with a message to inspire individuals to use their power to become Super Heroes for the planet. Andy Ridley, CEO and Co-Founder of Earth Hour, and… Continue reading Movie News: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2
Reviews: ABOUT LAST NIGHT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday, the movie studios have a handful of romantic options for couples seeking entertainment at the cinema. This particular option offers the typical romantic-comedy story and plot, but definitely redeems itself with hysterical irreverent comedy, courtesy of fearless comic actors… Continue reading Reviews: ABOUT LAST NIGHT
Review: ROBOCOP
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Much like the 2012 version of Total Recall failed to outdo Paul Verhoeven’s original film, this 2014 upgrade of RoboCop never matches the smart humor, over the top violence, and awesome characters that have made Verhoeven’s version a cult favorite. The new film may boast improved… Continue reading Review: ROBOCOP
Review: THE LEGO MOVIE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller are on a four film winning streak. Starting with Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in 2009 and continuing with 21 Jump Street, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, this filmmaking duo has achieved fame, success and critical… Continue reading Review: THE LEGO MOVIE
Review: THE MONUMENTS MEN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the book The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel, George Clooney’s latest directorial effort hardly feels like an effort, and not necessarily in a good way. The light breezy approach to this, otherwise facinating, story lacks… Continue reading Review: THE MONUMENTS MEN