Author: Mark Saldana

Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Loosely based on the short story of the same name by James Thunders, Ben Stiller’s latest directorial/starring effort is a good movie with a great message. I expected something much more magical and wonderful, though. For a film about imagination and excitement, the sometimes, over-the-top fantasies… Continue reading Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

Review: SAVING MR. BANKS

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1964, Walt Disney Pictures released Mary Poppins, and captured the hearts of children and adults all over.  Even after forty-nine years, the film still brings joy to audiences discovering it for the very first time.  The making of the film wasn’t always a joyful experience.… Continue reading Review: SAVING MR. BANKS

Review: AMERICAN HUSTLE

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Just prior to writing this review, I wrote a review about the latest film by Ethan and Joel Coen, Inside Llewyn Davis.  In this review, I discussed the trademark characters and brand of humor for which the directors are known.  Another director known for a certain… Continue reading Review: AMERICAN HUSTLE

Review: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) There is not much to be said about this visually impressive movie adaptation of the BBC television miniseries. Well, that sentence pretty much details one of the few positive aspects of this 3D film which obviously is intended for young children and has nothing to offer… Continue reading Review: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS

Surprise Screening Pass Giveaway: THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

TVR has passes (for two) to offer to a free advance screening of this movie, directed by, and starring Ben Stiller. A day-dreamer escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, he takes action in… Continue reading Surprise Screening Pass Giveaway: THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

Screening Pass Giveaway: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS

TVR has several family four packs to give away for an advance screening of this film which features the voice talents of John Leguizamo and Justin Long. See and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, in a story where an underdog dino triumphs to become a hero for the ages.  (Synopsis… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: WALKING WITH DINOSAURS

Movie Trailer: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead. It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

Review: NEBRASKA

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Perhaps the perfect third title in Alexander Payne’s road trip trilogy, Nebraska is pure unadulterated Payne; and that is surprising considering that his latest script came not from his usual partner, Jim Taylor, but from new collaborator Bob Nelson. Still, Nebraska has all the right elements… Continue reading Review: NEBRASKA