Author: Mark Saldana

Critica de cine: Festival Internacional de Cine las Americas – Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

Por Liz Lopez Rating: A Al comienzo de la película, hay un breve clip donde Rita Moreno da la bienvenida al público. En ese clip, afirma que cuando aceptara hacer el documental, sería lo más honesta que pudiera. Al final de la película, no tengo ninguna duda de que ella le hizo saber al mundo… Continue reading Critica de cine: Festival Internacional de Cine las Americas – Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

LUCA

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about a boy and his newfound best friend experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. But their fun is threatened by a secret: they are sea monsters from another world. “Luca” is directed by Enrico Casarosa (“La Luna”) and produced by Andrea Warren (“Lava,” “Cars 3”). © 2021 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Now available for streaming via Disney+ is a remarkable animated film from Disney/Pixar which celebrates the Italian culture experienced by director Enrico Casarosa, based on his childhood as an Italian native. Even though Luca never achieves the heights of fantasy and brilliance that other Disney/Pixar films… Continue reading LUCA

GAIA

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) “Nature finds a way.” is the key message of message of this horror film. And even though I am quoting from Jurassic Park, this message rings especially true in this movie about the negative impact the human race has had on our planet. From South America,… Continue reading GAIA

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