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.
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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
Review: FOXTROT
Samuel Maoz’s Award Winning film “Foxtrot” Is Memorable with Distinctive Filmmaking By Liz Lopez Rating: A Director/writer Samuel Maoz (“Lebanon,” 2009) returned last year to creating a feature film, “Foxtrot,” that takes the viewer on so many emotional rides, it may leave someone breathless by the end. This drama from Israel won the Grand… Continue reading Review: FOXTROT
Austin Film Festival 2017 Review: CHAPPAQUIDDICK
Austin Film Festival’s Closing Night Film “Chappaquiddick” Arrives in Theaters Now By Liz Lopez Rating; B+ Before anyone decides to avoid viewing the new feature film, “Chappaquiddick,” please stop and reconsider. There might be varied reasons individuals may choose to dismiss it; because it is about politics, or it is just another story about… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2017 Review: CHAPPAQUIDDICK
Austin Film Festival 2017 Review: CHAPPAQUIDDICK
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) On July 18, 1969, Mary Jo Kopechne, a member of the Boiler Room Girls staff who worked on Senator Ted Kennedy’s campaign, died by drowning just off of Chappaquiddick Island. The Senator had hosted a party for some of his friends, colleagues and campaign staff on the… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2017 Review: CHAPPAQUIDDICK