By Liz Lopez Rating: B – There have been multiple films written about or inspired by Pablo Escobar and his activities from Colombia and upwards to the United States (and this is not counting television programming). You might think, “oh no, not another one,” and chose not to learn more about the feature film “Loving… Continue reading Review and Interview: LOVING PABLO
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Fantastic Fest 2018 Review: HALLOWEEN (2018)
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This year’s Fantastic Fest kicked off with a wickedly delightful treat of a horror flick which serves as a direct sequel to John Carpenter’s original 1978 film. Now I know this was already attempted with 1981’s Halloween II, but Blumhouse, writer/director David Gordon Green and co-writers… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2018 Review: HALLOWEEN (2018)
Fantastic Fest 2018: Fantastic Fest: “Overlord” World Premiere is Not to be Missed
By Liz Lopez Fantastic Fest presented the World Premiere of the bone-chilling World War II horror-thriller “Overlord,” produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, with director Julius Avery and stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbaek, John Magaro and Mathilde Ollivier in attendance.
Fantastic Fest 2018: Over The Hump Report
By Mark Saldana It is Monday night. I am a little tired, but as I reflect upon the last 5 days of this year’s Fantastic Fest, I can only feel joy and gratitude. I feel joy because I have managed to watch a total of fourteen films while juggling the festival with some reduced shifts… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2018: Over The Hump Report
Review: THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN THE WALLS
By Laurie Coker Rating C+ Just in time for Halloween and tendering a reasonably friendly fair, The House with a Clock in the Walls, starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchet, takes viewers back to the 1950’s and offers up thrills and laughter. Director Eli Roth manages an entertaining mix of nightmarish jump-worthy fear-factors and silly,… Continue reading Review: THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN THE WALLS
Review: A HAPPENING OF MONUMENTAL PROPORTIONS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Comedic actress Judy Greer makes her directorial debut with this funny and often sweet comedy. Having worked with so many talented actors in her career probably made the casting of this film rather easy, as Greer and her casting director has assembled quite an ensemble cast. … Continue reading Review: A HAPPENING OF MONUMENTAL PROPORTIONS
Review: FAHRENHEIT 11/9
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) From Michael Moore, the controversial award-winning documentary filmmaker behind Bowling For Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, comes this powerful, ambitious, but overstuffed documentary which takes on modern America and President Donald Trump. Though the film does pack some heavy emotional punches, Moore tries to accomplish too much… Continue reading Review: FAHRENHEIT 11/9
Review: LIFE ITSELF
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) After watching this film, it is so obvious that writer/director Dan Fogelman (This Is Us) absolutely adores the movie Pulp Fiction. The filmmaker structures his film quite similarly to the way that Quentin Tarantino sets up his movie, with three main intertwined stories with characters connected… Continue reading Review: LIFE ITSELF
Review: THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro) aids his magical uncle (Jack Black) in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world (IMDB). I was hoping this film was not another boring lackluster film and I was pleasantly surprised… Continue reading Review: THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
Fantastic Fest 2018 News: “Luz” Acquired by Screen Media Ahead of US Premiere in Austin
By Liz Lopez “Luz” made its North American bow at Fantasia Film Festival, and will have its US premiere at Fantastic Fest this week. The film also played at Berlin International Film Festival earlier in the year and will screen as a part of the Sitges Film Festival next month. Screen Media announced via a… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2018 News: “Luz” Acquired by Screen Media Ahead of US Premiere in Austin