By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Though the film has a thin plot, the 2001 cult comedy classic Super Troopers does deliver lots of laughs, thanks to the wild and raucous comedy of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe. Well, it has taken the comedy group a lengthy seventeen years for them to get… Continue reading Review: SUPER TROOPERS 2
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SXSW 2018 Review: FINAL PORTRAIT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Stanley Tucci’s fifth feature film as a writer/director details writer James Lord’s experiences in Paris as a model for artist Alberto Giacometti’s last painting. Based on Lord’s memoir, “A Giacometti Portrait,” Tucci offers a mildly entertaining and interesting glimpse of an artist at work and the… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: FINAL PORTRAIT
Review: I FEEL PRETTY
By Renee’ C. Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) A woman, Renee (Amy Schumer) struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed (IMDB)? I admire Schumer’s… Continue reading Review: I FEEL PRETTY
Film News: “The Commuter” on Blu ray, DVD and On Demand Today
By Liz Lopez Source: Lionsgate Mega-action hero and Oscar® nominee Liam Neeson (Best Actor, “Schindler’s List,” 1993) proves that no one gets hurt on his watch in “The Commuter,” arriving on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand April 17 from Lionsgate.
Review: YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
By Liz Lopez Rating: A The Scottish filmmaker, Lynne Ramsay (2011’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin”), returns to screens with her fourth feature film, “You Were Never Really Here,” a thrilling, dark and violent hit man story not so focused on the action the protagonist takes, but the man who makes a living as… Continue reading Review: YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
SXSW 2018 Review: RUBEN BLADES IS NOT MY NAME
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/directer Abner Benaim hopes to reveal more about the famous actor and legendary musician Ruben Blades with this love letter of a documentary. Some people only know Ruben Blades for his acting in movies and television, while others know him mostly for his politically-charged contribution to… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: RUBEN BLADES IS NOT MY NAME
SXSW 2018 Review: THE BILL MURRAY STORIES: LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A MYTHICAL MAN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Actor Bill Murray not only is a talented and accomplished actor who has received acclaim for both comedic and dramatic performances, he has also developed a reputation as an outgoing and highly spontaneous person who loves reaching out to his fans in the general public. Not… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: THE BILL MURRAY STORIES: LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A MYTHICAL MAN
SXSW 2018 Review: THUNDER ROAD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the 2016 short film by the same name, writer/director Jim Cummings, this feature film went on to win the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature. This Austin-based production delighted, amused and touched audience members as well. Cummings stars as Police Officer Jim Arnaud, a… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: THUNDER ROAD
Review: BLUMHOUSE’S TRUTH OR DARE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Blumhouse Productions has become the leading name in modern horror cinema. Their output of horror features has grown prolifically through the years with a variety of films of varying qualities. Jason Blumhouse and his company have even produced critically acclaimed films such as Get Out, The… Continue reading Review: BLUMHOUSE’S TRUTH OR DARE
Review: RAMPAGE
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Based on a video game of the same name, “Rampage” the movie stars Dwayne Johnson (plus serves as one of the Executive Producers) and is surrounded by a large cast and crew to bring this action packed story to life. Since I have never played the 1980s video game, I… Continue reading Review: RAMPAGE