By Mark Saldana As a Scorsese fan and a fan of comic book/superhero movies, I found myself smack dab in the middle of this “argument.” First of all, for many years I have had great respect for Martin Scorsese as a filmmaker. His work not only has a profound impact on cinema and future filmmakers,… Continue reading Opinion Piece: SCORSESE V MARVEL
Author: Mark Saldana
Film Festival News: The Austin Jewish Film Festival Offers Screenings and Programs November 2nd – 8th
By Liz Lopez The Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), now in its 17th year, exists to highlight incredible filmmaking and to make cross-cultural alliances throughout the Austin community, building bridges with thoughtful engagement and entertaining audiences through the medium of Jewish films and Jewish filmmakers. “This festival is for everyone, even those who aren’t Jewish,”… Continue reading Film Festival News: The Austin Jewish Film Festival Offers Screenings and Programs November 2nd – 8th
Terminator Dark Fate Interview: Austinite Gabriel Luna stars as the Rev-9 Killing Machine
By Liz Lopez Learning that Austinite Gabriel Luna was to star as the Rev-9 Terminator in “Terminator: Dark Fate,” it was some of the best news I have read this year. I have had the opportunity to meet and interview him since his starring role as Nate Hitchins in the Narrative Feature “Dance with the… Continue reading Terminator Dark Fate Interview: Austinite Gabriel Luna stars as the Rev-9 Killing Machine
Film News and Javier Botet Interview: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Now Available on Various Formats
By Liz Lopez Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is on Digital now and on November 4th, it will now be available on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand from Lionsgate. The highly anticipated film adaptation of the iconic book… Continue reading Film News and Javier Botet Interview: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Now Available on Various Formats
Review: TERMINATOR: DARK FATE
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ The Terminator: Dark Fate feature film will be called a sequel, remake, reboot and on occasion, not necessary, but for die – hard and regular fans of the Terminator franchise, this is the film not to miss. Yes, there were some not so great films in the franchise after the… Continue reading Review: TERMINATOR: DARK FATE
Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the novel of the same name by Jonathan Lethem, Motherless Brooklyn has acclaimed actor Edward Norton pulling triple duty as screenwriter, director, and lead. If one knows even just a little bit about the process of feature film production, then it is clear that… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN
Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: HARRIET
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) On the opening night of the festival Austin Film Festival Executive Director Barbara Morgan talked about this year’s lineup of films and mentioned that there are several titles which could qualify as “Oscar bait.” I definitely have to applaud the programmers this year for assembling a… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: HARRIET
Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: THE KILLING OF KENNETH CHAMBERLAIN
By Liz Lopez Rating: A There is nothing to soften the blow of what happened to Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. in his own home almost eight years ago. The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain film does not spare any punches and it made me feel as if I was present and watching the real events and actions… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: THE KILLING OF KENNETH CHAMBERLAIN
Critica De Cine Para El Austin Film Festival 2019 Short: ERA YO
Por Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Andrea Casaseca ha escrito y dirigido el cortometraje de drama familiar, Era Yo (It’s Me, el titulo en ingles) y en los 11 minutos y 30 segundos que vi la película, no pude evitar querer saber más sobre la historia de esta familia. Los tres personajes principales se han desarrollado… Continue reading Critica De Cine Para El Austin Film Festival 2019 Short: ERA YO
Austin Film Festival 2019 Short Film Review: IT’S ME (ERA YO)
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Andrea Casaseca has written and directed the family drama short film, “It’s Me” (Era Yo), and in the 11 minute 30 seconds that I viewed the film, I could not help but want to know more of this family’s story. The three main characters are created such that the audience… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Short Film Review: IT’S ME (ERA YO)