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Cine Las Americas 18 Review: VIEJOS AMIGOS/GOOD OLD BOYS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This often uproarious comedy from Peru marks the last day that long-time buddies Balo, Ricardo, Domingo, and Kike will probably all spend together.  These close friends plan to get together and watch a soccer game, just like they used to in the good old days.  Unfortunately,… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: VIEJOS AMIGOS/GOOD OLD BOYS

Cine Las Americas 18 Review: MR. KAPLAN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) This closing night feature is, without a doubt, my favorite film of the festival.  This character-driven comedy/drama has an outstanding script with extraordinary performances by the cast.  It handles a delicate and sensitive subject matter beautifully, but still delivers on the comic side.  Written and directed… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: MR. KAPLAN

Review: TOMORROWLAND

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From screenwriter Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus) and director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) comes this live action, science fiction mess of a movie that has a mixture of impressive and not-so-impressive visuals, a bloated story/plot, and a lot of heart and good intentions.… Continue reading Review: TOMORROWLAND

Review: TOMORROWLAND

By Laurie Coker Rating: C+/B- As a child, I had opportunity to visit Disneyland with my family. I remember standing in awe when we visited Disney’s “Tomorrowland” looking at the people mover mono-rail, moving sidewalks, space travel rides and exhibits, and other astonishing things. In that same vein and with the Walt Disney’s incredible visions… Continue reading Review: TOMORROWLAND

Movie Trailer: AMY

The official trailer is here! Check out Asif Kapadia’s documentary on the iconic singer and see why people are calling it heartbreaking and extraordinary. From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia (SENNA), AMY tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse – in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: AMY

Guest Review: ROAD TO JUAREZ

Romina Peniche shines on the Road To Juarez By Wayne C. Clinton Special Guest to TVR Mexican actress Romina Peniche is on the rise.  Performing in indies like “Santiago” and “Blood and Water”, Peniche gives a tour de force performance in David Ponce de Leon’s labor of love action- thriller, “Road To Juarez.”  Hailing from… Continue reading Guest Review: ROAD TO JUAREZ

Teaser Trailer: STEVE JOBS

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter. Steve Jobs is directed by Academy Award® winner Danny Boyle and written by Academy Award®… Continue reading Teaser Trailer: STEVE JOBS

News and Events: COMICPALOOZA – TEXAS INTERNATIONAL COMIC CON

By Liz Lopez After Comicpalooza initially announced Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner, Cobie Smulders, Hayley Atwell, Jason Isaacs and Marky Ramone were set to appear, the list of special guest appearances kept coming. Many people I talk to about a Comic Con either have limited or no knowledge about the extent of entertainment there is… Continue reading News and Events: COMICPALOOZA – TEXAS INTERNATIONAL COMIC CON