Author: Mark Saldana

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After writing and directing two artistically ambitious, but not completely satisfying science fiction films (Love, The Signal) William Eubanks has decided to go with what probably initially seemed like a safe bet. Pretty much an an underwater, Alien knock-off, Underwater is not only a murky mess… Continue reading Review: UNDERWATER

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Brazil’s entry for Oscar’s Best International Feature is a powerful and tragic glimpse at human history. Because our world has been mostly male-dominated, there are many stories out there concerning this impact on the lives of women. Though this particular story is fictional, it definitely rings… Continue reading Review: INVISIBLE LIFE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) From the Safdie Brothers, the talented filmmakers behind Good Time, comes another gem of a movie that literally recreates the stress, fear, and adrenaline rush of gambling. Their main character Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) lives his life by the seat of pants and constantly on the… Continue reading Review: UNCUT GEMS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) To be quite honest director Sam Mendes uses a gimmick to tell this story. However, it is a gimmick/trick that is used so tremendously well that it’s rather difficult to begrudge him for its use. 1917 is a World War I movie which focuses on two… Continue reading Review: 1917

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) What can I say? Louisa May Alcott’s novel and all of the previous cinematic adaptations have somehow managed to escape me. Though the book was on my recommended reading lists in school, I never once read it, nor have I ever watched a single movie version… Continue reading Review: LITTLE WOMEN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This charming and amusing family film offers an inventive, breath of fresh air to the otherwise old-fashioned genre of espionage thrillers. Based on Lucas Martell’s animated short, Pigeon: Impossible, Spies in Disguise offers family-friendly entertainment with some modern and progressive messages. Actors Will Smith and Tom… Continue reading Review: SPIES IN DISGUISE