By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Spectacular Now is an interesting title. The film actually never makes a spectacle of reality-based teenage drama. The scenarios in the story have an earthy and honest quality to them as do the characters. Adapting the novel by Tim Tharp, director James Ponsoldt and writers… Continue reading Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
Author: Mark Saldana
Movie News: BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD
First Run Features and Glass Eye Pix presents a documentary by Rob Kuhns Opens November 6 in New York at IFC Center1968. PEACE. LOVE. AND THE UNDEAD.
Blu-ray/DVD News: THOMAS & FRIENDS: KING OF THE RAILWAY-THE MOVIE
It’s Full Steam Ahead on the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his engine friends in the all-new CG animated movie Thomas & Friends®: King of the Railway coming to Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand September 17 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. King of the Railway –… Continue reading Blu-ray/DVD News: THOMAS & FRIENDS: KING OF THE RAILWAY-THE MOVIE
Blu-ray News: THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
“Riveting, eye-opening, and thought-provoking…Achieves what history, at its best, ought to do… can’t recommend it highly enough.” – Glenn Greenwald, The Guardian “Untold History is the most important historical narrative of this century; a carefully researched and brilliantly rendered account.” – Martin Sherwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning coauthor of American … Continue reading Blu-ray News: THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
Local News: AFCA SELECTS THREE NEW MEMBERS
Austin, Texas — The Austin Film Critics Association is pleased to announce its selection of three new members to its 2013 roster:
Movie News: THE SHORT GAME
SXSW AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER THE SHORT GAME BIRDIES INTO THEATERS ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2013, Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake Join as Executive Producers Los Angeles, CA – Phase 4 Films in partnership with Samuel Goldwyn Films announced today that the companies are jointly releasing Emmy award-winning director Josh Greenbaum’s THE SHORT GAME. Greenbaum’s feature debut… Continue reading Movie News: THE SHORT GAME
Movie News: INTERSTELLAR
PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND WARNER BROS. PICTURES ANNOUNCE THE START OF PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY ON CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S “INTERSTELLAR” HOLLYWOOD, CA–Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that principal photography on “INTERSTELLAR” is officially underway in Alberta, Canada. The film will be released in IMAX® and 35mm theaters on November 7, 2014. Paramount Pictures will distribute… Continue reading Movie News: INTERSTELLAR
Movie News: THE WORLD’S END
THE WORLD’S END GETS EARLY SHOWINGS WITH SPECIAL SCREENINGS OF “THREE FLAVOURS: CORNETTO” TRILOGY; SHAUN OF THE DEAD, HOT FUZZ SHOWINGS INCLUDED IN AUGUST 22nd MARATHONS OF ALL THREE EDGAR WRIGHT-DIRECTED COMEDIES STARRING SIMON PEGG & NICK FROST NEW YORK – Tickets are now on sale for marathon back-to-back-to-back showings of all three movies in the fan favorite… Continue reading Movie News: THE WORLD’S END
Review: ELYSIUM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Neill Blomkamp, the ingenious writer/director of political sci-fi movie District 9 follows up his critically acclaimed film with a sophomore release which mostly disappoints. Blomkamp continues the tradition of politically savvy sci-fi with Elysium, but lacks the nuance and subtlety of his freshman film. In fact,… Continue reading Review: ELYSIUM
Review: PLANES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) From “The World of Cars”, DisneyToon Studios presents this spin off movie which thankfully does not carry the Disney/Pixar label. The name Disney/Pixar, at one time, represented a high standard of beautiful computer animation and magical storytelling. Last year’s Brave and this year’s Monster’s University have… Continue reading Review: PLANES