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Review: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) The adventures of writer Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. (IMDB). As might be expected no expense was spared in making this film because of the blockbuster Harry Potter… Continue reading Review: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

Review: THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Teen angst and frustration has never been better written better as that of protagonist Nadine Byrd in this entertaining and touching film.  Writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig does a tremendous job with her directorial debut and actress Hailee Steinfeld (2010’s True Grit)  offers a wonderful breakthrough performance as… Continue reading Review: THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

Review: BLEED FOR THIS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1991, professional boxer Vincenzo Pazienza, aka “Vinny Paz,” not long after winning the junior middleweight world title, suffered a severe neck injury in an automobile accident. Told by doctors that he would never completely recover and box again, Vinny thumbed his nose at his prognossis… Continue reading Review: BLEED FOR THIS

Austin Film Festival 2016 Review and Interview: THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

By Liz Lopez Rating: B There are many teen movies that have been created in the past couple of decades, some more memorable than others. The young stars go on to have extended careers for their performances, as well as those of the adults who star alongside the young leads in each film. Many of… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2016 Review and Interview: THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

Review: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writers and other artists have various purposes and agendas for their works.  Typically, these messages are very personal and reflect ideals or emotions felt due to past experiences or trauma in their lives.  The new movie by writer/director Tom Ford (A Single Man) tells an intriguing… Continue reading Review: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

Movie Trailer: LIVE BY NIGHT

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo”) directed and stars in the dramatic crime thriller “Live by Night.” Affleck also wrote the screenplay, based on the award-winning best-seller by Dennis Lehane; it marks the second collaboration for the fellow Boston natives, following the acclaimed drama “Gone Baby Gone.” What you put out into… Continue reading Movie Trailer: LIVE BY NIGHT

Movie Trailer: VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS

Source: EuropaCorpUS Rooted in the classic graphic novel series, Valerian and Laureline- visionary writer/director Luc Besson advances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga. Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe.  Under… Continue reading Movie Trailer: VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS

Movie Trailer: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Source: Disney Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of… Continue reading Movie Trailer: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Coming Soon to Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD: SUICIDE SQUAD EXTENDED CUT

SUICIDE SQUAD EXTENDED CUT COMES TO HOME ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy more action and more Squad in the Extended Cut with extra footage not seen in theaters! Own Suicide Squad early on Digital HD Today Ultra HD Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD debut on December 13 New dynamic and immersive special features… Continue reading Coming Soon to Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD: SUICIDE SQUAD EXTENDED CUT

Review: GIMME DANGER

LOS ANGELES - MAY 23: Iggy the Stooges (L-R Dave Alexander, Iggy Pop in front, Scott Asheton in back and Ron Asheton) pose for a portrait at Elektra Sound Recorders while making their second album 'Fun House' on May 23, 1970 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ed Caraeff/Getty Images)

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1967, Ann Arbor, Michigan, The Stooges made their bid to take the music world by storm.  Singer James Newell Osterberg, Jr., a man who would eventually earn both fame and infamy under the stage name Iggy Pop, and his band of visionary musical misfits hoped… Continue reading Review: GIMME DANGER