Author: Mark Saldana

SUMMER OF SOUL (…OR WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1969, during the same exact summer that the legendary Woodstock Music Festival made its mark on human history, another music festival was already taking place in New York and had an indelible impact on the culture of Black America. That was the Harlem Cultural Festival,… Continue reading SUMMER OF SOUL (…OR WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED)

THE TOMORROW WAR

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As I watched this screener at home, I couldn’t help, but think that the visuals in this, originally intended for theatrical release, feature probably looks fantastic on a massive movie screen. Well, anyone who has been anticipating this science fiction action film is already feeling disappointment… Continue reading THE TOMORROW WAR

Critica de cine: Summer of Soul (… o cuando la revolución no pudo ser televisada)

Por Liz Lopez   Rating: A Hace cincuenta años en 1969, el mismo verano que Woodstock, El Festival Cultural de Harlem (a solo 100 millas de diferencia) se llevó a cabo. La empresa General Foods se decidió que se filmara el festival y contrató al veterano de televisión Hal Tulchin. Durante los seis fines de… Continue reading Critica de cine: Summer of Soul (… o cuando la revolución no pudo ser televisada)

Critica de cine: The Tomorrow War

CHRIS PRATT, EDWIN HODGE, and SAM RICHARDSON stars in THE TOMORROW WAR

Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Cuando pensamos en un reclutamiento de personas para ir a pelear una guerra, pensamos en los jóvenes recién salidos de la escuela secundaria que están siendo reclutados (por lo que recuerdo de la guerra de Vietnam a finales de los 60 y principios de los 70). En The Tomorrow War,… Continue reading Critica de cine: The Tomorrow War

@ZOLA

Riley Keough and Taylour Paige appear in Zola by Janicza Bravo, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Anna Kooris. 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 Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2015, Aziah “Zola” King hit Twitter with a 148-tweet post recounting a wild story about her experiences on a trip with a stripper named Stefani. This massive post caught the attention of Rolling Stone’s David Kushner whose subsequent piece gained further notoriety and attention from… Continue reading @ZOLA

Cine Las Americas 23 Review: MISSING IN BROOKS COUNTY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Another documentary that focuses on the issues and problems with the immigration system in the United States is the Hecho En Tejas spotlight film Missing In Brooks County. The Hecho En Tejas category highlights films made in Texas, and this particular film is probably the best… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 23 Review: MISSING IN BROOKS COUNTY

Cine Las Americas 23 Review: AT THE READY

By Mark Saldana Rating 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This engrossing and affecting documentary officially kicked of my virtual Cine Las Americas 23. Just from reading the premise, I had a strong feeling that the timely themes and issues it addresses would make for a very compelling and revelatory film. Director Maisie Crow follows a… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 23 Review: AT THE READY

F9: THE FAST SAGA

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After twenty years and nine previous movies, the Fast & Furious family are back again with yet another crazy adventure. It is pretty wild, when one thinks about it, how a simple and silly crime story about thieving street racers has been developed and reinvigorated into… Continue reading F9: THE FAST SAGA