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SXSW Film 2016 Review: ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) In a time when race relations in the United States are crumbling before our very eyes, a man by the name of Daryl Davis takes a bold approach that few people have the courage to even attempt.  Daryl is a talented piano player who has performed… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: ACCIDENTAL COURTESY: DARYL DAVIS, RACE & AMERICA

Red Band Movie Trailer: POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING

Source: Universal Pictures Universal Pictures’ POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING is headlined by musical digital-shorts superstars Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, collectively known as The Lonely Island.  The comedy goes behind the scenes as singer/rapper Conner4Real (Samberg) faces a crisis of popularity after his sophomore album flops, leaving his fans, sycophants and rivals… Continue reading Red Band Movie Trailer: POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING

Movie Trailer: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (Second Trailer)

Source: Marvel Entertainment Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results  in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new… Continue reading Movie Trailer: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (Second Trailer)

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