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Review: 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2008, the intense, hand-held footage film Cloverfield made quite an impact on movie audiences.  This was in part due to a well executed promotional campaign which had an air of mystery and excitement.  While I do like the film, I feel that the promotional hype… Continue reading Review: 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE

SXSW 2016 NEWS: ROBERT RODRIGUEZ CURATES MUSEUM FEATURING ORIGINAL FRANK FRAZETTA MASTERPIECES

SXSW 2016 GALLERY EVENT RUNS MARCH 12 – 19 Source: Troublemaker Studios      Austin, TX — Tuesday, March 8, 2016 — For a limited time only during SXSW 2016, Robert Rodriguez is proud to present a curated collection of original art, including twelve masterwork paintings by iconic artist FRANK FRAZETTA, including original paintings of CONAN… Continue reading SXSW 2016 NEWS: ROBERT RODRIGUEZ CURATES MUSEUM FEATURING ORIGINAL FRANK FRAZETTA MASTERPIECES

SXSW Film 2016 News: MONDO’S MUD SOUNDTRACK

By Mark Saldana Source: Mondo To tie in with the SXSW North American premiere of writer/director Jeff Nichols’ new film Midnight Special, Mondo will release a special vinyl soundtrack for Nichols’ previous film Mud.  The record will go on sale at MondoTees.com on March 10.  The album cover features exclusive artwork by Tomer Hanuka and the… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 News: MONDO’S MUD SOUNDTRACK

Reviews: ZOOTOPIA, LONDON HAS FALLEN, WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT & KNIGHT OF CUPS

By Laurie Coker Rating: Zootopia: A, London Has Fallen: C, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: C+ and Knight of Cups: F Opening just before spring break week are four extremely different films – an animated adventure, an action film, a drama/comedy and a film that falls in the “what the heck?” genre of filmmaking. Zootopia, London Has… Continue reading Reviews: ZOOTOPIA, LONDON HAS FALLEN, WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT & KNIGHT OF CUPS

Alamo Drafthouse News: PARTY HARD THIS SPRING WITH ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE, RICHARD LINKLATER AND THE “EVERYBODY WANTS SOME” BEER

New limited edition collaboration with Austin Beerworks celebrates the upcoming Paramount Pictures and Annapurna Pictures release in easy drinking, tallboy style.   Source: The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, TX – March 3, 2016 – Just in time for easy, breezy spring days perfect for skipping class and hanging out on the field, Alamo Drafthouse and… Continue reading Alamo Drafthouse News: PARTY HARD THIS SPRING WITH ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE, RICHARD LINKLATER AND THE “EVERYBODY WANTS SOME” BEER

Movie Trailer: GHOSTBUSTERS

Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today – Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate… Continue reading Movie Trailer: GHOSTBUSTERS

Fantastic Fest 2015 Review and Interview: CAMINO

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) At last year’s Fantastic Fest I watched and enjoyed an intense, edgy and visceral film titled Camino.  Because the film stars stunt person-turned-actress Zoe Bell and director/actor Nacho Vigalondo, I went in pretty certain I was in for an exciting treat.  Though I was mostly familiar… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 Review and Interview: CAMINO

Review: LONDON HAS FALLEN

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars)  Three years ago, the movie Olympus Has Fallen failed to impress me.  The Antoine Fuqua-helmed action vehicle comes across as a Die Hard imitator, loaded with action film clichés and terrible writing.  So when I first heard that Olympus producers Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel and screenwriters… Continue reading Review: LONDON HAS FALLEN

Review: ZOOTOPIA

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars)  The first major contender for best animated feature of the year has arrived.  I know. I know.  March has barely started and there are still nine months left in 2016.  However, this movie really impressed me and I think it will be a tough act to… Continue reading Review: ZOOTOPIA