TVR has some passes good for four to give away to an advance screening of this movie scheduled for Saturday July 13 at 10:00 am.
Author: Mark Saldana
Review: DESPICABLE ME 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Despicable Me 2 is one of those rare sequels that manages to deliver more laughs and entertainment than its predecessor. While I enjoyed the first film, I left this sequel feeling nostalgic as this film obviously channels the spirit of Tex Avery who made his mark… Continue reading Review: DESPICABLE ME 2
Review: THE LONE RANGER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Humor, realism, heroic action, peril, fantasy and drama are all elements that a good hero story should have. As with my review of Man of Steel, I will delve into these elements and how the right mix/balance of all these ingredients can make or break a… Continue reading Review: THE LONE RANGER
Review: THE HEAT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Bridesmaids director Paul Feig tackles a buddy-cop comedy bringing back his Bridesmaids break-out star Melissa McCarthy, but the results are a bit mixed. Actually, this comes as a relief to me as I felt somewhat burned by how bad McCarthy’s Identity Thief turned out. On… Continue reading Review: THE HEAT
Movie Spotlight: Scene Stealers From PRINCE AVALANCHE
While David Gordon Green’s PRINCE AVALANCHE (opening on August 9th) is largely a two-hander between stars Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch, the performances many people walk away from the film remembering is from non-professional Joyce Payne and veteran character actor Lance LeGault. In just a handful of scenes, Joyce gives the film its real emotional core, and… Continue reading Movie Spotlight: Scene Stealers From PRINCE AVALANCHE
Movie News: BAGGAGE CLAIM Digital Contest
Fox Searchlight is having contest to help promote their film Baggage Claim.
Movie Trailer: JOBS
Here’s the first official trailer for the biopic of the late Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computers and tech innovator.
Movie News: THE WAY WAY BACK Awkward Vacation Photo Contest
Fox Searchlight and Pinterest have teamed up to offer people a chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card or 1 of 3 $50 iTunes Gift Cards.
Screening Pass Giveaway: DESPICABLE ME 2
TVR is giving away passes good for two to an advance screening of Despicable Me 2 to the lucky winners who can answer the following questions correctly:
Review: MONSTERS UNIVERSITY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Disney/Pixar’s prequel to Monsters Inc. surely delivers laughs and makes for an adorably fun time at the cinema, but lacks the creative imagination of its predecessor. Using a typical “underdogs’ triumph over adversity” plot doesn’t offer adult audiences anything fresh to enjoy, but it does teach… Continue reading Review: MONSTERS UNIVERSITY