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Fantastic Fest 2015 Interview: GRIDLOCKED

By Mark Saldana The day after enjoying the witty comedy and intense, balls-to-the-wall action of Gridlocked, I sat down with writer/director Allan Ungar, writer Rob Robol, and actor Cody Hackman for an awesome and fun interview.  The movie Gridlocked definitely appeals to my nostalgia for fun and action packed movies from the 80s and 90s,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 Interview: GRIDLOCKED

Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: THE MISSING GIRL

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by A.D. Calvo, The Missing Girl plays out like  comic books written by the late Harvey Pekar (American Splendor) or Daniel Clowes (Ghost World) where the trials and tribulations of ordinary average people make for fascinating and compelling story material.  In Calvo’s film,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: THE MISSING GIRL

Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: IN SEARCH OF THE ULTRA-SEX

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) More like a novelty comedy, In Search Of the Ultra-Sex is a clever film project by French filmmakers Nicolas Charvet and Bruno Lavaine who watched over 2500 porn films to compile scenes for a story of their own. And their story definitely sounds like the plot… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: IN SEARCH OF THE ULTRA-SEX

Movie Trailer: THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2

Source: Lionsgate In Theaters November 20, tickets on sale now The blockbuster Hunger Games franchise has taken audiences by storm around the world, grossing more than $2.2 billion at the global box office. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 now brings the franchise to its powerful final chapter in which Katniss Everdeen [Jennifer Lawrence]… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2

Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: LAZER TEAM

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) My Fantastic Fest got started with a science fiction movie of the late-night comedy variety.  From Rooster Teeth Productions, a company known for their online shorts, comes their first feature film.  When the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence discovers that the threat of attack is imminent, government… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: LAZER TEAM

Now Available on iTunes & VOD: CLASSROOM 6

A local reporter and her assembled TV crew explore a school haunted by a horrific past. The team soon realizes that the location is home to an evil and ancient force that wants them dead.  For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/Classroom6 .             Here are some teaser clips from the film:

Review: 99 HOMES

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Despite this film’s not-so-original plot, predictability, and it’s all-too-familiar archetypes, writer/director Ramin Bahrani keeps the material highly relevant and the stakes heartfelt and relatable.  These positive points helps prevent 99 Homes from becoming just another tiresome morality parable.  Economic strife is an issue with which most… Continue reading Review: 99 HOMES

Review: PAN

By Laurie Coker Rating: D The new, prequel of sorts, to the tale of Peter Pan and Neverland, Pan, while visually stunning is fraught with blandness in storyline and in a one notable and annoying performance. Starring Hugh Jackman, Levi Miller, Rooney Mara and Garrett Hedlund, Pan may appeal to young children, by virtue of… Continue reading Review: PAN