By Liz Lopez Rating: A- Eye in the Sky is quite the thriller as viewers learn early in this film that the “eye” referred to are drones and metal spies. This warfare has perils as the military crews from multiple countries are in a race against time to at first capture individuals on a Most… Continue reading Review: EYE IN THE SKY
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Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Warner Bros. Pictures and director Zack Snyder have attempted to do with one film that Marvel Studios has done with several and the results are neither exceptional nor horrendous. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice not only serves as a sequel to 2013’s Man of Steel,… Continue reading Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
SXSW Film 2016 Review: TOWER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Most Austin residents and University of Texas alumni know the story, some of the facts, and may have heard the urban legends. However, not too many people have listened to the very personal accounts from the people who experienced that terrifying day when Charles Whitman went… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: TOWER
SXSW Film 2016 Review: PEE-WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) is back with a new feature film full of adventure, excitement and intrigue. Pee-Wee may be just a simple, small-town boy living the quiet life, but a fateful encounter with a fascinating out-of-towner (Joe Manganiello) inspires him to hit the road and… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: PEE-WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY
SXSW Film 2016: FESTIVAL RECAP
By Mark Saldana Film Synopses Source: SXSW.com After nine days of film fest bliss, I must say that my SXSW Film 2016 may be one of the best ones I have ever experienced. Not only did I have the honor and pleasure of seeing legendary actors Burt Reynolds and James Caan in person, I also… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016: FESTIVAL RECAP
SXSW Film 2016 News: AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS
Source: SXSW Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced the Audience Award winners today from the Narrative Feature Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Headliners, Narrative Spotlight, Documentary Spotlight, Visions, Midnighters, Episodic, 24 Beats Per Second, SXGlobal, Festival Favorites and Design Award categories. Audience Award results for all categories were certified… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 News: AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS
SXSW Film 2016 News: JURY AND SPECIAL AWARDS
Source: SXSW Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Film Conference and Festival announced the 2016 Jury and Special Award-winners at the SXSW Film Awards Presented by Panasonic at the historic Paramount Theatre. The awards were hosted by Mike Birbiglia, director of Don’t Think Twice, which debuted at SXSW on Sunday, March 13. Feature Films receiving Jury… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 News: JURY AND SPECIAL AWARDS
Review: 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) After getting in a car accident, a Michelle (Mary Winstead) is held in a shelter with Howard (John Goodman) and Emmett (John Gallagher, Jr.), who claim the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack (IMDB).
Review: THE BRONZE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After watching this film, I felt the title Bad Gymnast would have been more appropriate. Bad Santa, Bad Teacher, Bad Words, Bad Grandpa are all similar titles with nearly identical premises. A nasty, foul mouthed person has a change of heart and gets an opportunity at redemption.… Continue reading Review: THE BRONZE
Review: KNIGHT OF CUPS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Terrence Malick is a filmmaker known for his artistically unique films and his latest film definitely falls into this category. The problem, though, is that this film plays out rather messily and redundantly. The disoriented look and feel of the movie may be meant to mimic… Continue reading Review: KNIGHT OF CUPS