Author: Mark Saldana

Cine Las Americas 23 Review: RITA MORENO – JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) From her humble beginnings, Puerto Rican native Rita Moreno seemed destined for stardom. Her vibrant personality and charisma made her a natural for show business. However, it was her abilities to sing, dance, and act that guaranteed her future success in America. This was never an… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 23 Review: RITA MORENO – JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT

SXSW 2021 Review: The Sparks Brothers

A still from The Sparks Brothers by Edgar Wright, an official selection of the Premieres section at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jake Polonsky. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited.

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Every year I look forward to the SXSW Film Festival, and among my many favorite films offered are the ones screened in the 24 Beats Per Second category. Each documentary provides details about the musicians I already know of or am familiar with, but then I learn so much about… Continue reading SXSW 2021 Review: The Sparks Brothers

Critica de cine: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Tengo que empezar la reseña afirmando claramente que hay que entrar al teatro suspendiendo la creencia y saber que está a punto de pasar un rato divertido con esta farsa, la comedia de acción, “Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard”, protagonizada por Salma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds y Samuel L. Jackson, de regreso del… Continue reading Critica de cine: Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

IN THE HEIGHTS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda is currently best known as the creative mind and lead performer behind the critically acclaimed musical Hamilton. However, before he achieved accolades and massive success with his historically-inspired musical, Miranda did receive some respect and adoration for his stage musical adaptation, In The… Continue reading IN THE HEIGHTS

12 MIGHTY ORPHANS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Underdog stories can be a wonderful source of joy and inspiration, but they can also fulfill that human need to feel good. And though this movie has a lovable and winning story inspiring it, the film falls and mostly fails due to cliche story telling and… Continue reading 12 MIGHTY ORPHANS

Noticias de cine: LA DOSIS

Por Liz Lopez El thriller, La Dosis, del distribuidor Samuel Goldwyn Films se estrenará On-Demand y en Digital el 11 de junio, 2021. La película debutó en el 2020 en el Rotterdam Film Festival, y fu viste en BFI Flare, Fantasia Film Festival, y mas. Sinopsis: Marcos es un enfermero experimentado que trabaja en el… Continue reading Noticias de cine: LA DOSIS

Home Entertainment/Streaming News: La Dosis On VOD/Digital

By Liz Lopez The thriller, La Dosis, from distributor Samuel Goldwyn Films will be released on-demand and digital on June 11, 2021. The film world premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival in 2020, and also played BFI Flare, the Fantasia Film Festival, and others. Synopsis: Marcos is an experienced nurse who works the night shift… Continue reading Home Entertainment/Streaming News: La Dosis On VOD/Digital