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Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: DER BUNKER

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) It wouldn’t  be a Fantastic Fest without a bizarre entry or two, and this import from Germany definitely fits this description.  A young student (Pit Bukowski)  in search of a quiet residence to continue his work moves in with an unusual, isolated family living in the… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: DER BUNKER

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

Movie Trailer: THE GOOD DINOSAUR

Source: DISNEY•PIXAR “The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct?  Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend.… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE GOOD DINOSAUR

Movie Promotion: SCOUT’S GUIDE TO THE APOCALYPSE ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE

Source: Paramount Pictures PARAMOUNT PICTURES, AMC THEATRES AND DILLON FRANCIS PRESENT A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY “SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE” ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE IN SELECT U.S. CITIES   NEW YORK CITY EVENT TO FEATURE AN EXCLUSIVE AFTER PARTY EVENT PERFORMANCE BY DILLON FRANCIS AS DEAD DILLON   HOLLYWOOD, CA (October 7, 2015) – Paramount Pictures, AMC… Continue reading Movie Promotion: SCOUT’S GUIDE TO THE APOCALYPSE ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE

Fantastic Fest 2015: END REPORT

Coverage and Photos by Mark Saldana: Eight days, twenty movies, three interviews, and multiple parties/events later and alas, my Fantastic Fest is over.  Now that all is said and done, I still have much work ahead of me writing reviews and pieces for the festival.  However, before I get into some slightly more detailed individual… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015: END REPORT

Fantastic Fest Coverage 2015: NICOLAS WINDING REFN: THE ACT OF SEEING

Coverage and Photos By Mark Saldana: Fantastic Fest is more than just a film festival which screens movies.  It is a festival which celebrates film in multiple ways. For example, acclaimed director Nicolas Winding Refn (Bronson, Drive, Only God Forgives) came to the fest this year to promote a book which features his extensive collection… Continue reading Fantastic Fest Coverage 2015: NICOLAS WINDING REFN: THE ACT OF SEEING