By Laurie Coker Rating: C There is wonder in the escapism of classic literature. I love the beauty of a well-filmed period piece. Based on the riveting 1938 Daphne Du Maurier novel, director Ben Wheatley presents a tale of love and secrecy set against the backdrop of breathtaking Hartland Quay in Devon and Hatfield House… Continue reading REBECCA
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THE WAR WITH GRANDPA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the children’s novel of the same name, The War With Grandpa is a fun and amiable movie for the whole family to enjoy. The film focusses on two vastly different generations, each with their own problems, but with one thing in common. Both parties… Continue reading THE WAR WITH GRANDPA
A Celebration of Fantastic Fest Review: THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/director/actor Jim Cummings first got my attention when I experienced his feature film debut Thunder Road at 2018’s SXSW Film Festival. Because Cummings created and starred in an incredible, low budget indie pic that hits all the right notes, I was truly blown away by his… Continue reading A Celebration of Fantastic Fest Review: THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW
HUBIE HALLOWEEN
By Laurie Coker Rating: C- Keeping the kids entertained these can be nearly impossible and with all the CDC expectations for avoiding normal Halloween activities, parents are trying to get creative. Old favorites in spooky family fun are streaming and on-demand, but Adam Sandler and a host of other familiar faces, like Steve Buscemi, Rob… Continue reading HUBIE HALLOWEEN
ON THE ROCKS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Much like Lost in Translation, Sofia Coppola’s latest film feels very personal and expressive of the filmmaker’s feelings and life experiences. At the same time, though, this latest entry in her filmography lacks the same level of emotion, introspection, and joie de vivre. Nevertheless, I see… Continue reading ON THE ROCKS
SAVE YOURSELVES!
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) An alien invasion premise sounds like the fodder for a joke directed at 2020. It also happens to be the basic premise for a new comedy movie getting released in this bizarre year. Though the idea of a global, catastrophic event might seem inappropriate given our… Continue reading SAVE YOURSELVES!
THE SWERVE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) There have been several kinds of movies about mental health disorders. Some have that feel-good, triumph over adversity feel, while others serve as cautionary tales, presenting the worst-case scenarios. The Swerve definitely falls into that latter category, serving as stern, disturbing warning that if left unchecked,… Continue reading THE SWERVE
THE RACER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) At this point in our history, most people already know that performance-enhancing drugs have had a huge impact in the world of sports. One of the major controversies to affect professional sports has to be the doping scandal that tainted the sport of cycling. A new… Continue reading THE RACER
Film News & Interview: MURDER IN THE WOODS
By Liz Lopez REZINATE Pictures presents the slasher film Murder in the Woods on Digital and Video on Demand platforms September 18, 2020. The film opened in theaters nationwide in August and is directed and produced by Mexican filmmaker Luis Iga Garza (The Call) and written and produced by Yelyna De León (Will and Grace,… Continue reading Film News & Interview: MURDER IN THE WOODS
ANTEBELLUM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) There is little doubt that the life experiences of Black slaves can be best described as horrific. However, as far as I know, most cinematic portrayals have never fully gone the horror route. Such is the attempt of filmmakers Gerald Bush and Christopher Renz with their… Continue reading ANTEBELLUM