By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.” Those immortal lyrics will be forever sung every holiday season. Since 1957, when Dr. Seuss published his story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, this beloved/reviled sourpuss character would eventually become a Christmas icon. This fate was sealed when animation filmmakers… Continue reading Review: DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH
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Digital Copy Review: INCREDIBLES 2
By Mark Saldana The long-awaited sequel to Disney/Pixar’s acclaimed and popular superhero movie is now available to own via digital, Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD. I recently re-watched the equally lovable sequel and took a gander at some of the many extras available on these video formats. Disney Home Entertainment has put together quite… Continue reading Digital Copy Review: INCREDIBLES 2
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: ORIGINAL SIN (PECADO ORIGINAL)
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- “Original Sin” (“Pecado Original”) had its Texas premiere at the 25th Annual Austin Film Festival in competition in the Comedy Vanguard category. Director/Writer: Jean Lee presents her feature directorial debut, “Original Sin” (“Pecado Original”) and stars an international cast, including Maia Nikiphoroff, an up-and-coming star from Paraguay, alongside costars Alejandro… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: ORIGINAL SIN (PECADO ORIGINAL)
Austin Film Festival 2018: Interview: TEXAS COTTON
By Liz Lopez At last year’s Austin Film Festival (AFF) a short film entitled “Texas Cotton” featured actor George Hardy as a law enforcement officer. Hardy is not a full time actor and yet, he was willing and able to be the protagonist when the opportunity for the feature arose. Directed by Tyler Russell (“Dog… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018: Interview: TEXAS COTTON
Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After director Bryan Singer’s firing from this project went public, it seemed as if the future of this film was in jeopardy. A lot of the movie had already been filmed, but producers had to act quickly if they wanted to see it completed. Thankfully, actor/director… Continue reading Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Review: THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS
By Renee’ C. Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) A young girl, Clara (Mackenzie Foy), is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice (IMDB). Disney spares absolutely no expense making films that are visually stunning on all levels be it set pieces, costumes or makeup. That trifecta puts their… Continue reading Review: THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: EMPATHY, INC.
By Liz Lopez Rating: B Empathy Inc. screened as part of The Austin Film Festival at The Alamo Drafthouse Village on October 27th as it made a Texas Premiere. I am absolutely glad that I was able to catch the film in the theater to get the full experience of this Sci-Fi thriller. When the film… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: EMPATHY, INC.
Digital Copy Giveaway: INCREDIBLES 2
Source: Disney TVR is giving away two digital copies to two randomly chosen winners. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. In “Incredibles 2,” Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics… Continue reading Digital Copy Giveaway: INCREDIBLES 2
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: CARE TO LAUGH
AARP Studios Presents “Care to Laugh” Documentary about Comedian Jesus Trejo By Liz Lopez Rating: A+ Comedian Jesus Trejo is born and raised in Long Beach, California and was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2017. A regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, Trejo often appears on Comedy Central’s… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: CARE TO LAUGH
Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen’s legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert (IMDB). I have been a fan of Queen’s music since I was a kid and have seen documentaries about Freddy Mercury and Queen so I knew a lot about… Continue reading Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY