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
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Review: LITTLE WOMEN
By Laurie Coker Rating: A+ Director Gretta Gerwig has a knack for capturing the essence of women – beyond femininity and frills. In Little Women, the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, the titular women are vivid and beautiful, and their story has seen many film adaptations. Gerwig’s version has a current feel and while… Continue reading Review: LITTLE WOMEN
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
Review: THE AERONAUTS
By Laurie Coker Rating: C- Women have made their marks in history, and many wonderful films have shared their stories. In spite of these real-life stories of powerful women, Hollywood seems to feel the need to add heroines where there were none. Such is the case of Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones), a plucky, daredevil ballooning… Continue reading Review: THE AERONAUTS
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
Entertainment News: GRACE AND FRANKIE
Rise up for the penultimate season. Grace and Frankie Season 6premieres globally on Netflix January 15, 2020. Source: Netflix In Grace and Frankie, Jane Fonda (“Grace”) and Lily Tomlin (“Frankie”) star as two women whose lives are turned upside down when their husbands reveal they are gay and leave them for each other. Both sparring partners and… Continue reading Entertainment News: GRACE AND FRANKIE
Local News: “Building the American Dream” last Public Screening in 2019
By Liz Lopez Austin based Chelsea Hernandez’s documentary feature, “Building the American Dream,” premiered at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival in Austin and other film festivals, most recently was featured at the CineSol Film Festival last month in the Rio Grande Valley.
Review: DARK WATERS
By Liz Lopez Rating: A If anyone thinks that the issue about water contamination in Flint, Michigan is a first in this nation, well “Dark Waters” will inform viewers otherwise when the story unfolds about what the Dupont chemical company has been doing as of a few decades ago – and the consequences the people… Continue reading Review: DARK WATERS
Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: MARRIAGE STORY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by Noah Baumbach, this phenomenal movie is not only my favorite film of this year’s AFF, it is definitely one of the top films of the year. I went into this film preparing myself for a thoroughly heart wrenching, sorrowful affair, but was… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: MARRIAGE STORY