Author: Mark Saldana

CUCKOO Is Rich With Atmosphere, But Falls Short With Story Development

From writer/director Tilman Singer comes a horror-thriller steeped in creepy oddity and a gloomy atmosphere. However, the movie takes a disappointing turn with a nonsensical twist that lacks a logical explanation. Singer, the crew, and the cast do an exceptional job building up a bizarre and eerie setting, leading to a bewildering reveal and a… Continue reading CUCKOO Is Rich With Atmosphere, But Falls Short With Story Development

Movie Review: DIDI Reflects The Trials And Tribulations Of Teens Of All Generations

Regardless of one’s age, everyone has experienced stress and insecurity during their teen years. Though some of us had it more difficult than others, most people remember making bad decisions, saying the wrong things, or taking family for granted during our younger years. Filmmaker Sean Wang gives us a personal glimpse into his personal experience… Continue reading Movie Review: DIDI Reflects The Trials And Tribulations Of Teens Of All Generations

Movie Review: KNEECAP Is A Mostly Compelling Rebel Yell.

Like most colonized nations, Ireland has struggled to maintain a culture that is their own. For the Northern Irish, the key to their culture is their language. This issue is the primary goal of Kneecap–to raise global awareness of the challenge imposed on the Irish people by the British government. The film depicts a fictionalized… Continue reading Movie Review: KNEECAP Is A Mostly Compelling Rebel Yell.

Movie Review: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Finds A Place For Wade and Logan In The MCU

Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, is known for his profane, R-rated adventures in Marvel Comics. And that always seemed fine for 20th Century Fox studios who headed his first cinematic outings. Well, the question that has remained on every Deadpool fan’s mind is, can the MCU handle Deadpool’s irreverence and blue humor for which he is… Continue reading Movie Review: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Finds A Place For Wade and Logan In The MCU

Movie Review: ALL THAT IS SACRED, A Fascinating Time Capsule

I enjoyed attending a special documentary screening that reveals a particular time and place where acclaimed artists and kindred spirits came together to pursue their work, party like beasts, and share a passion for Tarpon fishing. Directed by Scott Balew, All That Is Sacred is a film that is too long to be a short… Continue reading Movie Review: ALL THAT IS SACRED, A Fascinating Time Capsule

Movie Review: TWISTERS Is Pure Junk Food Cinema

Lee Isaac Chung’s sequel to 1996’s Twister is precisely what you’d expect from a second installment. With a few tweaks, this movie delivers more of the same popcorn cinema that either thrilled or disappointed audiences. I enjoyed Jan De Bont’s first installment because of what it is- pure spectacle with little depth and no foothold… Continue reading Movie Review: TWISTERS Is Pure Junk Food Cinema

Movie Review: LONGLEGS Is One of the More Disturbing And Unnerving Films of This Year

There has been a lot of hype surrounding this serial killer horror film, and I can honestly say it lives up to it. While it isn’t the most excellent movie of its kind, filmmaker Oz Perkins delivers a film that will impact every audience member who experiences it. Though the influences are apparent, Perkins still… Continue reading Movie Review: LONGLEGS Is One of the More Disturbing And Unnerving Films of This Year

Movie Review: FLY ME TO THE MOON Has Its Exciting Moments, But Its Romantic Element Is Not One of Them

For some reason, the filmmakers behind this fictionalized take on the moon landing decided that the romantic-comedy approach is the way to compel its audience. Imagine if Ron Howard and his writers envisioned a take on the Apollo 13 story that needed something extra to rivet its audiences by injecting into its story an amusing… Continue reading Movie Review: FLY ME TO THE MOON Has Its Exciting Moments, But Its Romantic Element Is Not One of Them

Movie Review: MAXXXINE Delivers A Serial Killer Mystery That Falls A Bit Short When It Comes To Mystery

As a fan of this movie series, I had a good time with this latest franchise installment. That said, this newest chapter is very predictable about the real villain. Filmmaker Ti West has much love for cinema and the various eras of Hollywood, which inspired him. His latest foray in this saga takes place during… Continue reading Movie Review: MAXXXINE Delivers A Serial Killer Mystery That Falls A Bit Short When It Comes To Mystery