By Liz Lopez Rating: B- The title for the film Anthropoid might initially have Sci-Fi fans wondering if this is a new summer blockbuster, but in fact, it is about Operation Anthropoid, the code name for the 1940’s mission to assassinate a top-ranking Nazi officer, Reinhard Heydrich in Prague. Sean Ellis directs the film based… Continue reading Review: ARTHROPOID
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Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) During the 1940s, an American socialite and wealthy patron of the arts named Florence Foster Jenkins became famous for her opera recordings. Jenkins developed a bit of a cult following among the troops fighting overseas in World War II. At the age of 76, Jenkins sold… Continue reading Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
By Mark Saldana Rating 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I have said it before, and I will say it again; if filmmakers can offer a fresh take on a previously made movie, I will give it a chance with an open mind and heart. Though I am not a huge fan of remakes, I am… Continue reading Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
Fantastic Fest 2016 News: Fantastic Arcade
FANTASTIC ARCADE RETURNS TO THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE WITH NEW GAMES FROM THE CREATORS OF DOWNWELL, PAPERS PLEASE, HOHOKUM & MORE SEPTEMBER 26 – 29, 2016 AUSTIN, TEXAS International Games Festival Features Lineup Of Independent Games, Including Premiere Games, Alongside Major Publisher Showcase Source: Fantastic Fest AUSTIN, TX – August 10th, 2016 – Organizers of Fantastic Arcade… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2016 News: Fantastic Arcade
Coming To Blu-ray and Digital HD: THE PRINCE MOVIE COLLECTION
Three Unique Films from a One-of-a-Kind Legend Prince Movie Collection Oct. 4 Includes Newly Remastered Purple Rain plus High Definition Debuts of Graffiti Bridge and Under the Cherry Moon in one Blu-ray™ Collection Source: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Burbank, CA, August 10, 2016 – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) commemorates the film career… Continue reading Coming To Blu-ray and Digital HD: THE PRINCE MOVIE COLLECTION
Movie Teaser Trailer: RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER
Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment Based on Capcom’s hugely popular video game seriescomes the final installment in the most successful video game film franchise ever, which has grossed over $1 billion worldwide to date. Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to… Continue reading Movie Teaser Trailer: RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER
SXSW Film 2016 Review and Interview: THE BANDIT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) During the mid 1970s, bosom buddies Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham decide to make a low budget action comedy about a beer bootlegging road trip, and that silly little comedy becomes not only a cultural phenomenon, but also a massive box office success. Burt Reynolds, who… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review and Interview: THE BANDIT
Review: SUICIDE SQUAD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The whole premise of a team of villains forced to work together to do some good is a highly creative one, but unfortunately, this awesome idea doesn’t get utilized well in this film. The Suicide Squad consists of a motley crew of some of the DC… Continue reading Review: SUICIDE SQUAD
Review: SUICIDE SQUAD
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency (IMDB). Apparently, characters in the Suicide Squad comic world are vast and varied. Having never read a comic from this DC Comic world made the onslaught of characters a… Continue reading Review: SUICIDE SQUAD
Fantastic Fest 2016: First Wave of Programming Announcement
FANTASTIC FEST, ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE’S ANNUAL CINEMATIC CIRCUS OF THE WILD, WONDERFUL & PECULIAR, ANNOUNCES AN INDIAN EXTRAVAGANZA, A PHANTASMIC EXPLOSION, A TERRIFYING VIRTUAL REALITY, AND ICONIC GUESTS Tim Burton (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children) & Don Coscarelli (Phantasm: Ravager) among the honored guests in attendance The twelfth incarnation of Fantastic Fest brings… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2016: First Wave of Programming Announcement