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
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Review: SPIES IN DISGUISE
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
Review: BOMBSHELL
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
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
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