Author: Mark Saldana

The Omen franchise has a tremendous first installment but has never been able to come very close with its sequels. As I often do, I went into this movie blindly without watching any trailers, but I had heard some rumors that it is strikingly similar to Immaculate, a movie on which I was somewhat lukewarm.… Continue reading THE FIRST OMEN Actually Exceeds Expectations

In 2020, filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine offered a glimpse into the youth program known as Boys State. These directors are back with a film that reveals the modern experience of young women who participate in the program named Girls State. While I appreciated the first film, I still feel that Boys State comes… Continue reading GIRLS STATE Shows That Young Women Are Still Fighting For A Voice In Our Nation

Steve Martin is a comedy icon. There is no other way to express this sentiment. From his standup performances to his career in cinema, Martin has had a significant impact on the comedy world. A new documentary by director Morgan Neville celebrates the career and influence of Steve Martin while also revealing the real person… Continue reading STEVE! (MARTIN): A DOCUMENTARY IN TWO PIECES

There have been a lot of mixed feelings from movie fans regarding their reactions to Ghostbusters: Afterlife. While it lacked the witty comedic approach the first movies had, this movie had more depth and emotion, and I loved that installment for it. It is now time to examine the latest installment, and I get the… Continue reading GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE Is Good Fun, But Lacks Depth

Somehow, I missed the opportunity to watch this highly anticipated horror film at SXSW, where it premiered and impacted its audiences. Before the festival, however, I was aware of this movie and highly anticipated its release. Thankfully, I was allowed to review the film through a digital screener and can honestly attest that Late Night… Continue reading LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL: A Fantastic Mix of Possession and Found Footage Horror