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
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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
Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: KNIVES OUT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This year’s Fantastic Fest closed with a delightfully smart, mystery thriller which would possibly impress Agatha Christie herself. Writer/director Rian Johnson has taken the classic “whodunnit” and offers an engrossing and entertaining twist on the genre. With a talented ensemble cast, intelligent writing and superb direction,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2019 Review: KNIVES OUT
Review: QUEEN & SLIM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Director Melina Matsoukas makes her feature film debut with a gorgeously- shot portrait of unwitting outlaws involved in a violent killing. Matsoukas takes the tropes of outlaws-on-the-run and utilities them to make a bold stance against prejudice and police corruption. Her film, though not superbly executed,… Continue reading Review: QUEEN & SLIM
Other Israel Film Festival 2019 Review: SAMARITAN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Those who are of Catholic or other Christian faiths are probably very familiar with the Biblical parable of The Good Samaritan. At the same, it is probably easy to take for granted the actual history and relevance of the Samaritan culture. Samaritans bridge the gap between… Continue reading Other Israel Film Festival 2019 Review: SAMARITAN
Other Israel Film Festival 2019 Review: Cause OF DEATH
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Between November 14 and 21, New York City hosted the 13th annual Other Israel Film Festival which showcased various works by Jewish and Arabic filmmakers. These movies intend to offer insight on and educate about the cultures of Jewish and Arabic nations. I was given the… Continue reading Other Israel Film Festival 2019 Review: Cause OF DEATH
Knives out
By Laurie Coker Rating: A+ Nothing beats a good murder mystery and Knives Out starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plumber, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and a host of other awesome actors keeps the audience guessing like an old-style Agatha Christie novel. Writer/director Rian Johnson plays every trick in… Continue reading Knives out