From Robert Eggers, the incredible filmmaker behind The Witch and The Lighthouse, comes a different kind of movie that displays more of what makes Eggers an impressive auteur. Based on the Viking tale of Amleth, a story which later inspired Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, The Northman is definitely a theatrical experience that goes to dark places… Continue reading THE NORTHMAN
Author: Mark Saldana
SXSW 2022: THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT
When it was announced that the programmers of this year’s SXSW had selected this new action-comedy starring Nicolas Cage, I was beyond excited. Since I first heard about this film, I simply could not wait to watch it, and seeing it at Austin’s Paramount Theater at the film festival, with the filmmakers and lead actors… Continue reading SXSW 2022: THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT
STANLEYVILLE
From Oscilloscope Laboratories, the strange, independent studio that is known for their often intriguing and bizarre films, comes an offering this is certain to perplex and bewilder audiences. Of course, this should come as no surprise anyone familiar with the label. However, this new entry definitely raises more questions and never really answers them. Though… Continue reading STANLEYVILLE
THE BAD GUYS
Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name, Dreamworks’ adaptation of The Bad Guys is guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages, regardless of their familiarity with the source material. With a mix of classic cartoonish silliness, physical gags, smartly written comedy, and thrilling action, this movie delivers laughs and excitement galore.… Continue reading THE BAD GUYS
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, movie audiences would have to wait four years for this sequel to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. While I am not a massive fan of the “Wizarding World” franchise, I feel that I actually benefitted greatly from this longer-than-expected break for this next installment. With its flaws and problems,… Continue reading FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
FATHER STU
Based on the true story of Catholic priest Father Stuart Long (portrayed in the movie by Mark Wahlberg), this biopic definitely has a firm foundation, with an inspiring spiritual story of redemption. During Long’s youth and young adult years, he endured heartbreak through the loss of his brother, and the subsequent divorce of his parents… Continue reading FATHER STU
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
The Sonic the Hedgehog saga continues. I have to admit that I totally missed the first movie went it was released in 2020. I don’t remember the exact details as to why I didn’t screen the film, but eventually, the COVID-19 pandemic pretty much shut down most public activities. I, therefore, never, ever caught up… Continue reading SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
Noticias de cine y trailer: Green Ghost And The Masters Of The Stone
Green Ghost And The Masters Of The Stone, un largometraje cómico de aventuras y antihéroes lleno de acción dirigido por el galardonado cineasta Michael D. Olmos (Filly Brown, Mayans), llegará exclusivamente a los cines de Texas el 29 de abril de 2022. La película producida por David R. Rodríguez presenta a Charlie Clark y está… Continue reading Noticias de cine y trailer: Green Ghost And The Masters Of The Stone
SXSW 2022: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
The opening night film of this year’s SXSW Film Festival is a brilliant offering from “Daniels,” the mad and visionary filmmaking duo who came up with the wild cinematic insanity that is Swiss Army Man. I went into this exciting beginning of the festival with high expectations, and the eccentric filmmaking partnership did not disappoint.… Continue reading SXSW 2022: EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
THE 94TH ACADEMY AWARDS
For most of the broadcast, the 2022 Oscars seemed to go without a hitch. The stars were all dressed well, filmmakers and actors received awards, musical numbers were performed, and the hosts and awards presenters made jokes. It wall all business as usual. That is, until one particular joke triggered a violent and controversial response.… Continue reading THE 94TH ACADEMY AWARDS