By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Love it or hate it, director Baz Luhrmann has a definitive style, easily recognizable, perhaps more than his own name. After the press/promo screening I attended to review the film, my friends and I discussed our thoughts on his latest movie, an adaptation of F. Scott’s… Continue reading Review: THE GREAT GATSBY
Author: Mark Saldana
Screening Pass Giveaway: EPIC
TVR is giving away passes good for four to an advance screening of Epic to the lucky winners who can answer the following questions correctly:
Movie News: STAR TREK Release Date Change
IMAX® THEATRES ACROSS THE COUNTRY SELL OUT FOR “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” OPENING MOVES UP A DAY TO THURSDAY, MAY 16TH HOLLYWOOD (May 7, 2013) – IMAX® theatres are reporting sell-outs of its special “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” sneak peek shows on Wednesday, May 15th, with showings in Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington,… Continue reading Movie News: STAR TREK Release Date Change
New DVD & VOD Release: THE UNBROKEN
Inception Media Group Proudly Presents The Unbroken Will the Truth Set Him Free? Horrifying Thriller Taunting DVD & VOD June 11th LOS ANGELES — June 1, 2013 — For Immediate Release — After a messy divorce, Sarah Campbell has bigger problems when she encounters a ghostly child with a horrifying secret in… Continue reading New DVD & VOD Release: THE UNBROKEN
Movie News: SWIM LITTLE FISH SWIM
FOLLOWING SXSW, SWIM LITTLE FISH SWIM CONTINUES ITS FESTIVAL RUN! After SXSW, Ruben Amar and Lola Bessis’ debut feature film Swim Little Fish Swim will be screened at the Maryland Film Festival and the Northside Festival (NY PREMIERE – CLOSING NIGHT FILM). Please see below for times. The film stars multi-awarded director Dustin Guy… Continue reading Movie News: SWIM LITTLE FISH SWIM
Review: IRON MAN 3
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The summer movie season has begun and so has “Phase 2” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For those unfamiliar with this description or terminology, the imaginative people at Marvel Studios dubbed their franchise of films leading to The Avengers, Phase 1 and the next series of… Continue reading Review: IRON MAN 3
Movie News: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS V.I.P. Screening
WHAT: PARAMOUNT PICTURES, BAD ROBOT AND CHARITYBUZZ PARTNER TO OFFER STAR TREK FANS A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO MEET DIRECTOR J.J. ABRAMS AND THE CAST OF “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” AT THE FILM’S LOS ANGELES PREMIERE. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE MISSION CONTINUES. Charitybuzz, the leading destination for online charity auctions, will host the bidding for a… Continue reading Movie News: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS V.I.P. Screening
Movie News/Local Events: VIVAN LAS ANTIPODAS
“Vivan Las Antipodas” Screens Again Saturday 5/4 & Sunday 5/5 Victor Kossakovsky’s movie is a feast for the senses, a fascinating kaleidoscope of our planet. ¡VIVAN LAS ANTIPODAS! – Long Live The Antipodes! Every screening begins with a 3-minute short film from GE FOCUS FORWARD and is followed by a pre-taped Q&A with Mr.… Continue reading Movie News/Local Events: VIVAN LAS ANTIPODAS
Cine Las Americas 16 Reviews: Narrative/Panorama Shorts
By Mark Saldana One the things I really like about Cine Las Americas is the fact that before most feature films, they present one of the shorts submitted to the festival. Because my coverage involves mostly feature length films at festivals, I rarely get the opportunity to view shorts showcases. This year I was able… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 16 Reviews: Narrative/Panorama Shorts
Cine Las Americas 16 Review: 7 CAJAS/7 BOXES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) For the piece de resistance, Jean Laurer and her programmers picked an awesome gem of a film to close out the festival. This import from Paraguay had me thoroughly engaged and invested in its story and characters from start to finish. Of all the films I… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 16 Review: 7 CAJAS/7 BOXES