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Movie Trailer: THE COMEDIAN

Source: SonyPicturesClassics An aging comic icon, Jackie (Robert De Niro), has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother (Danny DeVito) and his wife (Patti LuPone), Jackie is… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE COMEDIAN

Movie Trailer: THE SHACK

From the Producer of Life of Pi & The Blind Side Starring Academy-Award winner Octavia Spencer, Sam Worthington and Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw  See the First Look at THE SHACK Based on the New York Times Bestseller Source: Lionsgate Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, The Shack takes us on a father’s… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE SHACK

Review: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) In life, people have their crosses to bear.  For some, the burdens and pain from their past add such a tremendous weight that they simply cannot handle any more responsibilities in their lives, including the responsibilities and demands that come from family and attachments.  Such is… Continue reading Review: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA

Review: MOANA

By Laurie Coker Rating: A Disney has done it again and this time the sun shines brightly on Moana, a delightful inspiring animated feature showcasing the vocal talent of Dwayne Johnson and newcomer Auli’i Cravalho a Hawaiian native who steals the show with her magnificent singing. Boasting four directors and a host of screenwriters, Moana… Continue reading Review: MOANA

Review: MOANA

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) A young woman (Auli’I Cravalho) uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui (Dwayne Johnson) (IMDB). Disney has managed to find another spectacular voice in Cravalho who was actually born in… Continue reading Review: MOANA

Movie Trailer: SILENCE

Source: Paramount Pictures Martin Scorsese’s SILENCE tells the story of two Christian missionaries (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Liam Neeson) – at a time when Christianity was outlawed and their presence forbidden. The celebrated director’s 28-year journey… Continue reading Movie Trailer: SILENCE

Review: MOANA

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) With Moana, Disney has not made just another “princess” tale, they have created a movie rich with culture, vibrant characters, and a story of female empowerment that should inspire girls and young women of all ages.  And because it is a Disney affair, the movie is… Continue reading Review: MOANA

Review: RULES DON’T APPLY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Warren Beatty’s attempted romantic comedy is a film that is neither romantic, nor all that funny.  The film does have a few genuinely funny moments, but not enough to make it entertaining, or really worth anyone’s while.  As a director, Beatty does have the right sensibilities… Continue reading Review: RULES DON’T APPLY

Review: BAD SANTA 2

By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Too much shock, no heart, and too little wit make Bad Santa 2 a terrible sequel.  All of the things that makes the first Bad Santa a raunchy holiday classic are mostly absent and that makes this latest installment an exercise in filth for lucre with no… Continue reading Review: BAD SANTA 2