By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2016, former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit charging sexual harassment against Fox CEO Roger Ailes. Not too long afterward, several other women, including Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly came forward and made claims of their own. A new movie from director Jay… Continue reading Review: BOMBSHELL
Author: Mark Saldana
Review: CATS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Cats is the name. The characters look insane. But if schlock’s your game, then there’s Cats. Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the popular Broadway musical is a bizarre mess. However, if one happens to be a fan of said musical, then my review will probably fall on… Continue reading Review: CATS
Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: A HIDDEN LIFE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From writer/director Terrence Malick, comes this beautiful and moving film that not only serves as an antiwar piece, but as a work that derides any form of prejudice and hate. Malick utilizes his artistic sensibilities well to deliver an emotionally affecting and powerful movie that is… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: A HIDDEN LIFE
Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: THE TWO POPES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written by Andrew McCarten (based on his play, The Pope), and directed by Fernando Meirelles, this occasionally comedic drama is currently playing in select theaters and will be available for viewing on Netflix, Friday, December 20, 2019. I had the pleasure of enjoying this profound examination… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: THE TWO POPES
Critica De Cine: A HIDDEN LIFE
Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ El drama histórico de la Segunda Guerra Mundial dirigido por Terrence Malick, “A Hidden Life” está inspirado en hechos reales en 1939 sobre el granjero austriaco Franz Jägerstätter (August Diehl, “Malditos bastardos”), quien es reclutado, pero se niega a prestar juramento de lealtad a Adolf Hitler y por lo tanto… Continue reading Critica De Cine: A HIDDEN LIFE
Critica De Cine: BOMBSHELL
Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ En caso de que alguien se haya perdido las noticias en 2016 sobre las acusaciones de conducta sexual inapropiada en la empresa Fox News, la película “Bombshell” del director Jay Roach (“Austin Powers”, “Meet the Parents”) ya está en los cines para completar la historia sobre todo el drama del… Continue reading Critica De Cine: BOMBSHELL
Review: STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) After forty-two years, nine movies, and lots of toys and merchandise, the Star Wars/Skywalker saga has supposedly come to an end. This new “sequel” trilogy has had a rather turbulent journey with fans and critics alike. Both parties seem to agree on the criticisms with its… Continue reading Review: STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
Critica De Cine: JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL
By Liz Lopez Rating: C+ Jumanji: The Next Level, la secuela de Jumanji: Bienvenido a la jungla de 2017 Jumanji: Bienvenido a la jungla protagonizada por Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black y Karen Gillan, todos regresando a la nueva aventura. Nuevos en la aventura son Danny DeVito y Danny Glover, quienes están… Continue reading Critica De Cine: JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL
Review: 6 UNDERGROUND
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Love him or loathe him, Michael Bay is definitely one of America’s more biombastic and often obnoxious filmmakers. And despite his utter disregard for subtlety, he has made some highly entertaining entries in popcorn-munching cinema. Regardless of the actual… Continue reading Review: 6 UNDERGROUND
Review: RICHARD JEWELL
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1996, the Atlanta Olympic Games experienced a tragic terrorist attack which changed the lives of many people. Richard Jewell, a humble security guard discovered a suspicious backpack which contained an explosive device that detonated on site, killing several and injuring more. Jewell’s discovery of the… Continue reading Review: RICHARD JEWELL