By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by J.C. Chandor, this slow simmering period piece had me engaged and engrossed for almost all of the film’s run time. Then, in the last act of the story, it takes a serious “WTF?” moment that pretty much negates all of the drama… Continue reading Review: A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
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Screening Pass Giveaway: SEVENTH SON
TVR is giving away passes (good for four people) to this advance screening scheduled for Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30 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! In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide,… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: SEVENTH SON
Trailer: FANTASTIC FOUR
The first teaser trailer for this summer’s action-adventure FANTASTIC FOUR has just been released by 20th Century Fox! Directed by Josh Trank and starring Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Toby Kebbell. FANTASTIC FOUR is a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, and centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate… Continue reading Trailer: FANTASTIC FOUR
Review: MORTDECAI
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1 (Out of 4 Stars) I am grateful to have been one of the few Austin press members allowed to see this film early; however, my gratitude comes from not having to waste my money to do so. I have not read the novels which inspired this terrible movie, but if… Continue reading Review: MORTDECAI
Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) For those who have already seen various films about stalkers or obsessive admirers (particularly the 1996 film Fear), have pretty much already seen The Boy Next Door. This latest version embraces just about every stalker movie cliche available and has very few surprises to offer. Though… Continue reading Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
By Laurie Coker Rating: F No doubt, Jennifer Lopez is a beautiful woman – her look defies age and inspires others, but that does not mean she knows what makes good film. She is enjoyable to watch, loved her in Selina and have liked her in many other films, but her genre has gone stale.… Continue reading Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
A Non-Review: MORTDECAI
By Laurie Coker Rating: N/A A great deal can be said about a film that isn’t screened for the press. Perhaps the filmmakers believe it will draw audiences with its star power, as a sequel to a previously successful film, or as I am guessing is the case of Mordecai, starring Johnny Depp and Gwyneth… Continue reading A Non-Review: MORTDECAI
Movie News: The 2015 Oscar Nominees
By Mark Saldana On Thursday, January 15 actor Chris Pine, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and directors Alfonso Cuarón and J.J. Abrams announced the nominees for the 87th Annual Academy Awards. The show will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2015. ABC will broadcast the event hosted by actor… Continue reading Movie News: The 2015 Oscar Nominees
Movie News: The 2015 Golden Globe Award Winners
By Mark Saldana On Sunday, January 11, The Hollywood Foreign Press honored and celebrated 2014’s achievements in television and film. Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler may have not participated much in the night’s festivities, but there were plenty of surprises (some pleasant, others bewildering) as the nominees and winners were announced. Here’s the complete… Continue reading Movie News: The 2015 Golden Globe Award Winners
Review: THE WEDDING RINGER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The best thing about this comedy movie is that stars Kevin Hart and Josh Gad do offer charming and often funny performances. The problem is The Wedding Ringer is basically a hybrid of Wedding Crashers and I Love You, Man. For those who haven’t seen those… Continue reading Review: THE WEDDING RINGER