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Review: DARK PHOENIX

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) After nineteen years and twelve feature films, Fox’s X-Men movie franchise has reached the end. Though not all of the movies have been winners, 2000’s franchise opener, X-Men, deserves much credit for launching a successful new era for Marvel Comics film adaptations. Without X-Men, audiences might… Continue reading Review: DARK PHOENIX

Review: MA

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Not too long after another psychological thriller hit theaters (The Intruder) another one arrives at the ready to take its place. To its credit, Ma does have a compelling and interesting story to offer, but this doesn’t quite prevent the filmmakers from retreading some all-too-familiar territory.… Continue reading Review: MA

Review: ALL IS TRUE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From director Kenneth Branagh, an obvious fan of Shakespeare and his works, comes this fictionalized take on “The Bard’s” retirement and the aftermath of a life dedicated to one’s passionate career. Though poignant and interesting at times, the film often meanders and waxes a bit too… Continue reading Review: ALL IS TRUE

Review: SXSW Premiere of Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” hits Theaters for End of School Fun

By Liz Lopez Rating: B Sometimes you can see a trailer for a comedy film with teens facing the usual coming of age challenges that we have already seen in past popular films and decide to pass on seeing it. Although, it might sound slightly predictable, the four screenwriters, Susanna Fogel (“The Spy Who Dumped… Continue reading Review: SXSW Premiere of Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” hits Theaters for End of School Fun

Review: ALADDIN

By Renee C. Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) A kindhearted street urchin, Aladdin (Mena Massoud) and a power-hungry Grand Vizier (Marwan Zenzari) vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true (IMDB). I really did not know what to expect from Disney’s latest remake of Aladdin. The… Continue reading Review: ALADDIN

Review: BRIGHTBURN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From producer James Gunn, comes this wicked and sometimes shocking serving of subversion which offers an evil flipside to the Superman mythos. Presented as a nightmarish horror flick, Brightburn examines what happens when great power gets paired with no responsibility and a sociopathic mind. I wasn’t… Continue reading Review: BRIGHTBURN

Review: ALADDIN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Disney’s plan for live action/CGI remakes continues with this update on the popular and acclaimed 1992 animated film. So far, most of Disney’s new remakes have either been good or great and this latest one barely makes good. Though the filmmakers attempt to better develop the… Continue reading Review: ALADDIN

Film News: “A Message From the Future with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez” is an Animated Short Film Focused on the Green New Deal

By Liz Lopez Source: Sunrise Movement The Intercept, together with U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Intercept senior correspondent Naomi Klein (“The Shock Doctrine”) present “A Message from the Future with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,” a 7-minute animated film featuring art by award-winning illustrator Molly Crabapple (“Brothers of the Gun”), co-written by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Avi Lewis (“This… Continue reading Film News: “A Message From the Future with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez” is an Animated Short Film Focused on the Green New Deal

Film News: “Her Smell” is Now Available on Digital Platforms after Premiere at SXSW Film Festival

By Liz Lopez Source: Gunpowder and Sky Elizabeth Moss stars in “Her Smell” that screened at the SXSW Film Festival in the Festival Favorites category and played in select theaters, but it is now available on all digital platforms this month. The award-winning actress was in Austin for the one festival screening. Anchored by a… Continue reading Film News: “Her Smell” is Now Available on Digital Platforms after Premiere at SXSW Film Festival