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Movie Trailer: CRIMINAL

Source: Lionsgate The story of the right man in the wrong body. In a last-ditch effort to stop a diabolical plot, a dead CIA operative’s memories, secrets, and skills are implanted into an unpredictable and dangerous death-row inmate in hopes the he will complete the operative’s mission.   Summit Entertainment and Millennium Films present a… Continue reading Movie Trailer: CRIMINAL

Movie Trailer: BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (Final Trailer)

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures From director Zack Snyder comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo”) as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing. The film also stars Oscar nominees Amy Adams (“American Hustle”) as Lois Lane, Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”) as… Continue reading Movie Trailer: BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (Final Trailer)

Review: HOW TO BE SINGLE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) With Valentine’s Day coming up, I don’t find it too surprising that a film labeled as a romantic comedy will hit theaters in time for the celebration of love.  The trouble with most romantic comedies, though, is that these films are often formulaic and loaded with… Continue reading Review: HOW TO BE SINGLE

Film Festival News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2016 FEATURES LINEUP

Source: SXSW Episodics, 24 Beats Per Second, Others Open to More Than One Badge Austin, Texas – February 2, 2016 – The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Film Conference and Festival announced several sections of the features lineup for its 23rd edition, running March 11-19, 2016 in Austin, Texas. The acclaimed program draws thousands of fans, filmmakers, press… Continue reading Film Festival News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2016 FEATURES LINEUP

Review: HAIL, CAESAR!

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Joel and Ethan Coen are seminal artists when it comes to comedy.  It really is great to see them back with an entry that completely embraces the genre. and one that delivers beautifully.  Back in 1991, the Coens first did a satire on Hollywood titled Barton… Continue reading Review: HAIL, CAESAR!

Review: HAIL, CAESAR!

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) A Hollywood fixer (Josh Brolin) in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line (IMDB). Having only seen one or part of any of the Cohen brother films this reviewer didn’t have much of an expectation for this film. Surely the Cohen brothers’ track… Continue reading Review: HAIL, CAESAR!

Review: KUNG FU PANDA 3

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) Continuing his “legendary adventures of awesomeness”, Po (Jack Black) must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home (IMDB). Having seen the first two films in this franchise most were looking forward to meet Po’s father… Continue reading Review: KUNG FU PANDA 3

Review: 45 YEARS

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars)  Long lasting marriages are a rarity in modern times.  Not everyone has the patience or tolerance to handle the character flaws and mistakes of a spouse, nor can everyone make the necessary sacrifices and compromises required to make a marriage work.  While there are no such… Continue reading Review: 45 YEARS

Review: THE FINEST HOURS

By Laurie Coker Rating: B Countless films have been made about the American armed forces, even the Coast Guard, but rarely to our coastal guardians get the screen time afford the other services. The Finest Hours, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck in the most notable performances of their careers, is based on the true… Continue reading Review: THE FINEST HOURS