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Review: IF I STAY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) While not as powerful or well written as The Fault in Our Stars, If I Stay still is an engrossing and poignant tearjerker of a movie that is certainly worth watching.  Based on the novel by Gayle Forman, screenwriter Shauna Cross and director R.J. Cutler’s film… Continue reading Review: IF I STAY

Local Events/Movie News: AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2014

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST SLATE OF FILMS FOR 21ST ANNIVERSARY LINE-UP 2014 Centerpiece Film to feature Kevin Costner’s Black and White Additional selections include The Sound and the Fury, The Imitation Game, The Homesman, and the World Premieres of 21 Years: Richard Linklater and Dawn Patrol Austin, TX – June 20, 2014 – Austin… Continue reading Local Events/Movie News: AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2014

Movie News: Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (August, 18, 2014) – Marvel Studios began principal photography today in San Francisco, California, on its newest Super Hero franchise Marvel’s “Ant-Man.” The film brings one of Marvel comics’ original founding members of The Avengers into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The production also shoots on location in Atlanta, Georgia, which serves as… Continue reading Movie News: Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN

Movie News: Focus Features Fall Movie Preview

THE BOXTROLLS – In Theaters Everywhere Beginning September 26th Story: A family event movie from the creators of “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” that introduces audiences to a new breed of family – The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised a human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead Wright) in the… Continue reading Movie News: Focus Features Fall Movie Preview

Blu-ray Release: BATMAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Celebrating 75 Years of Caped Crusader Entertainment… Batman 25th Anniversary Edition Debuts November 11 in New Diamond Luxe Packaging Burbank, Calif., August 14, 2014 – To help mark Warner Bros. Entertainment (WBE) and DC Entertainment’s milestone 75th anniversary of DC Comics’ popular Batman character, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will release Batman 25th Anniversary Two-Disc… Continue reading Blu-ray Release: BATMAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Review: WHAT IF

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Originally titled, The F Word, What If is a typical, but charming romantic comedy that answers the question, “What if close friends gamble with their relationship and become more than friends?” While the process of discovering the answers (within the context of this story and characters),… Continue reading Review: WHAT IF

Review: CALVARY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The main theme of this near pitch black comedy can be summed up in one popular Christian adage: “What would Jesus do?” One doesn’t have to be a devout Christian, or  a Christian at all for that matter, to have a general understanding of Jesus’ story… Continue reading Review: CALVARY

Movie News: REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS

A24 and DirecTV have teamed up on REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS, directed by Andrew Lau & Andrew Loo, and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. The film will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.  DirecTV will immediately follow with an exclusive 30-day window beginning September 11, followed by an A24 theatrical release… Continue reading Movie News: REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS

Local Events: ALMA Presents: WOMEN IN LATIN MUSIC SHOWCASE

                     Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA)                    Women in Latin Music 2014 showcase                       Sunday, August 17, 2014, 2 PM to 8:00                    Moose Lodge #1735                              2103 E. M. Franklin Avenue, Austin, Texas 78723 COVER:                  $10 Admission presale and $15 at the door The Women in Latin Music showcase is hosted by the Austin Latino… Continue reading Local Events: ALMA Presents: WOMEN IN LATIN MUSIC SHOWCASE