Source: Disney “Queen of Katwe” is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and… Continue reading Movie Trailer: QUEEN OF KATWE
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Movie Trailer: THE WOODS
Source: Lionsgate Movies One of the scariest movies in decades, THE WOODS reinvents horror with a completely fresh and terrifying take on the genre. The Woods – In Theaters September 16.
Movie Trailer: RAIDERS! THE GREATEST FAN FILM EVER MADE
Source: Drafthouse Films After Steven Spielberg’s classic Raiders of the Lost Ark was released 35 years ago, three 11-year-old boys from Mississippi set out on what would become a 7-year-long labor of love and tribute to their favorite film: a faithful, shot-for-shot adaptation of the action adventure film. They finished every scene…except one; the film’s… Continue reading Movie Trailer: RAIDERS! THE GREATEST FAN FILM EVER MADE
Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) Political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) (IMDB). While most moviegoers tire from seeing sequel upon sequel in any movie series these films seem to be getting better not worse which… Continue reading Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
Cine Las Americas 19 Review: MAGALLANES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) The 19th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival began on Wednesday night at the Marchesa Hall & Theater with an outstanding film from the country of Peru. The film festival highlights the work of Latino and Native filmmakers from various parts of the world and… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 19 Review: MAGALLANES
Review: THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Racial prejudice in and of itself holds back the progress of humanity on so many levels. It is an intrinsically human failure that has troubled the world throughout our history. It has been particularly tragic when prejudice obstructs the work of some of our most brilliant… Continue reading Review: THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY
Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) The Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began in 2008 with Iron Man has reached its thirteenth film with Captain America: Civil War. All numerical superstitions aside, thirteen happens to be much more than a charm for the MCU. Granted, this is mostly thanks to writers Christopher Markus,… Continue reading Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
By Laurie Coker Rating: A- The name Avengers makes us think of superheroes battling bad guys for the better of all human kind. What doesn’t typically come to mind is the idea of superheroes fighting each other. Batman versus Superman changed that, and now the Avengers are at each other’s throats verbally and physically in… Continue reading Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
SXSW Film 2016 Review: KEANU
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) What started out as a spoof of John Wick has gone on to become something a little different, but either way, the comedy duo Key and Peele have scored themselves a winner with their first feature film. On Saturday, March 12 at midnight, Keegan Michael Key… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: KEANU
Review: MOTHER’S DAY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Movie plots do not get any more predictable than this. Director Garry Marshall’s latest holiday film is more or less the same as his previous ones. People have real-life problems. Things get a bit stressful, with both comedic and dramatic results. People argue and fight, with… Continue reading Review: MOTHER’S DAY