By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As someone who liked the first film, I had no idea if the filmmakers could actually pull off the rare feat of making a superior sequel, or at least could make a movie that is just as good as the first installment. Considering that actor John… Continue reading Review: HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2
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Review: MCFARLAND, USA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Despite the fact that this film embraces just about every sports movie cliche and trope known to film buffs, it wears its heart proudly on its sleeve and does so genuinely. Based on actual inspiring events, McFarland, USA doesn’t reinvent the triumphant sports story. However, it… Continue reading Review: MCFARLAND, USA
Review: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the best selling novel by E.L. James, Fifty Shades, the movie, feels rather tame considering all the hubbub the book has received. Make no mistake; the movie does earn its R-rating. However, at the same time, I couldn’t help, but wonder what was cut… Continue reading Review: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Review: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As the closing credits to this film concluded, I thought to myself, “It’s too early in the year for a movie this good.” My thought refers to the fact that the months of January and February are the dumping grounds for Hollywood’s mediocre and worst films.… Continue reading Review: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
Review: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
By Laurie Coker Rating: C- I did it. I read Fifty Shades of Grey and the two sequels by pulp writer E.L. James. I sat curled up in my bed, glued to the poorly written pages of soft porn and a silly, Cinderella storyline and I wasn’t alone. Director Sam Taylor-Johnson takes on the challenge… Continue reading Review: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Local Movie News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2015 MIDNIGHTER FEATURES & SHORTS
Austin, Texas – February 10, 2015 – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival revealed the highly anticipated features in the Midnighters section, as well as the complete short film lineup, which will debut at this year’s Festival from March 13 – 21, 2015 in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit sxsw.com/film. Entering… Continue reading Local Movie News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2015 MIDNIGHTER FEATURES & SHORTS
Screening Pass Giveaway: MCFARLAND, USA
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters! Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: MCFARLAND, USA
Review: SEVENTH SON
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 2 (Out of 5 Reels) Young Thomas (Ben Barnes) is apprenticed to the local Spook (Jeff Bridges) to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore) escapes her confinement while the Spook is away (IMDB).
Review: JUPITER ASCENDING
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) In a bright and colorful future, a young destitute caretaker gets targeted by a ruthless son of a powerful family that live on a planet in need of a new heir, so she travels with a genetically engineered warrior to the planet in order to stop… Continue reading Review: JUPITER ASCENDING
Review: JUPITER ASCENDING
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Though this movie has some cool conceptual ideas for a universe, the plot and its characters feel all too familiar and embrace the typical tropes of swashbuckling space operas. Jupiter Ascending has the damsel in distress, the roguish warrior protecting her, and the greedy and power… Continue reading Review: JUPITER ASCENDING