By Renee’ C.Rating: 2 (Out of 5 Reels) Josephine (Ann Hathaway) and Penny (Rebel Wilson) are female scam artist, one low rent and the other high class, who team up to take down the men who have wronged them (IMDB). This film is a remake of the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels starring Steve Martin… Continue reading Review: The Hustle
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Cine Las Americas 22 Review: OCHO DE CADA DIEZ (EIGHT OUT OF TEN)
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) From Mexican writer/director Sergio Umansky Brener, comes this dark and gritty tale of vengeance that rings truthfully and accurately, based on the current state of crime and law enforcement in Mexico. Acclaimed actor Noé Hernández stars as Aurelio, a humble father and husband dealing with the… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 22 Review: OCHO DE CADA DIEZ (EIGHT OUT OF TEN)
Cine Las Americas 22 Review: MEDEA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) From Costa Rica comes a provocative and shocking film that addresses the issues of women’s rights, sexism, and society’s complacency in addressing these issues. Writer/director Alexandra Latishev takes a realistic, slice-of-life approach to her presentation, but still pulls no punches when it comes to her messages.… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 22 Review: MEDEA
Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With John Wick (Chapter 1), a great foundation was laid for a new and amazing franchise and gritty world of assassins and criminals. With John Wick: Chapter 2, the filmmakers expanded on this world in some exciting and imaginative ways, taking its protagonists and the audience… Continue reading Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM
Review: THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the young adult novel of the same name written by Nicola Yoon, this romantic drama addresses the issues faced by both immigrants in the U.S. and the troubles that the first generation, American children of immigrants often face. Though the romance that develops between the… Continue reading Review: THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR
Review: John Wick 3: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
By Renee’ C.Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) Super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is on the run after killing a member of the international assassin’s guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head – he is the target of hit men and women everywhere (IMDB). Reeves is back as the ever diligent… Continue reading Review: John Wick 3: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Review: POKEMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the Pokemon franchise and on the video game of the same name, this film adaptation does offer some entertaining comedy, mostly courtesy of the hilarious voice work by star Ryan Reynolds. Fans of the pop culture franchise are sure to find much enjoyment in… Continue reading Review: POKEMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU
Review: POMS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I sincerely hate to be the bad guy when it comes to tearing down movies about underdogs trying to overcome adversity, but this movie just doesn’t have much good to offer in terms of storytelling and character development. I am sure the filmmakers who conceived this… Continue reading Review: POMS
Cine Las Americas 22 Review: WINDOWS ON THE WORLD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) On the second night of Cine Las Americas, Edward James Olmos and his son, director Michael D. Olmos presented this film which offers a fictional, but honest portrait of immigrant life in the United States amidst the backdrop of the 9-11 atracks in 2001. The movie… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 22 Review: WINDOWS ON THE WORLD
Cine Las Americas 22 Review: CARLOS ALMARAZ: PLAYING WITH FIRE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) The 22nd annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival began with a wondrous, beautiful and heartbreaking documentary which details the life and career of Chicano artist and activist Carlos Almaraz. During the early nineteen sixties, Almaraz left his home in Los Angeles to study art and… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 22 Review: CARLOS ALMARAZ: PLAYING WITH FIRE