By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Acclaimed director Danny Boyle, the filmmaker who brought audiences 127 Hours and Slumdog Millionaire, brings a film to theaters which feels a bit closer to his earlier work (Trainspotting, Shallow Grave), though not as satisfying. Trance is a sometimes mesmerizing head-scratcher of a mystery thriller that… Continue reading Review: TRANCE
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Review and Interview: AFF Best of the Fest Presents JUNK
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4) The Austin Film Festival has continued their post-festival film series showcasing the Audience Award winners from last year. At the 2012 festival, Kevin Hamedani’s Junk took home the audience’s choice for best film in the Narrative Feature category. On April 1, AFF screened the film with writer/director/star… Continue reading Review and Interview: AFF Best of the Fest Presents JUNK
Movie News: THE GODFATHER Returns to Theaters
ACADEMY AWARD WINNING ‘THE GODFATHER’ RETURNS TO SCREENS FOR CINEMARK’S CLASSIC SERIES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013 Next Round of Cinemark’s Classic Series Films to Feature ‘RAGING BULL’, and ‘THE GRADUATE’
Movie News: ELYSIUM TRAILER LAUNCH
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH MEDIA RIGHTS CAPITAL UNVEIL THE TRAILER AND GIVE FANS A SNEAK PEEK AT “ELYSIUM” CULVER CITY, Calif., April 9, 2013 – Sony Pictures Entertainment today unveiled a first look at writer-director Neill Blomkamp’s new film Elysium by bringing it directly to the fans in anticipation of the launch… Continue reading Movie News: ELYSIUM TRAILER LAUNCH
Movie News: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
MARVEL STUDIOS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON 2nd INSTALLMENT OF THE ICONIC FRANCHISE “CAPTAIN AMERICA” Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Commences Principal Photography In Preparation for April 4, 2014 Film Release
New DVD Release: IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
Kino Lorber Releases In Another Country, a film by Hong Sang-soo and starring Isabelle Huppert, on DVD Street date: April 9, 2013 DVD SRP: $29.95
Review: JURASSIC PARK IN 3D
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) To celebrate the twentieth anniversary, Universal has released a 3D version of Steven Spielberg’s science fiction thriller, but before a collective groan arises from any nay-sayers, hear me out. The people who worked on converting the 1993 film to 3D deserve a standing ovation. This film… Continue reading Review: JURASSIC PARK IN 3D
Review: EVIL DEAD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Fede Alvarez’s remake/re-imagining/sequel to Sam Raimi’s cult classic horror film The Evil Dead delivers thrills, chills, cringe-worthy gore galore, and just a little humor, making this an exciting and sensory overload of a horror film experience. Horror fans and fans of the original Evil Dead movies will… Continue reading Review: EVIL DEAD
Screening Pass Giveaway: STARBUCK
TVR is giving away passes for two to this early screening to the lucky winners who can answer the following questions correctly:
TV Series Review: ROGUE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As a film critic who watches movies on a regular basis, and has a day job, it is difficult to really devote the time to a television series. I would be lying if I said that I don’t watch TV. I do, but I can guarantee… Continue reading TV Series Review: ROGUE