Category: Reviews

Review: BOMBSHELL

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2016, former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit charging sexual harassment against Fox CEO Roger Ailes. Not too long afterward, several other women, including Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly came forward and made claims of their own. A new movie from director Jay… Continue reading Review: BOMBSHELL

Review: CATS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Cats is the name. The characters look insane. But if schlock’s your game, then there’s Cats. Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the popular Broadway musical is a bizarre mess. However, if one happens to be a fan of said musical, then my review will probably fall on… Continue reading Review: CATS

Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: A HIDDEN LIFE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From writer/director Terrence Malick, comes this beautiful and moving film that not only serves as an antiwar piece, but as a work that derides any form of prejudice and hate. Malick utilizes his artistic sensibilities well to deliver an emotionally affecting and powerful movie that is… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: A HIDDEN LIFE

Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: THE TWO POPES

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written by Andrew McCarten (based on his play, The Pope), and directed by Fernando Meirelles, this occasionally comedic drama is currently playing in select theaters and will be available for viewing on Netflix, Friday, December 20, 2019. I had the pleasure of enjoying this profound examination… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2019 Review: THE TWO POPES

Review: LITTLE WOMEN

By Laurie Coker Rating: A+ Director Gretta Gerwig has a knack for capturing the essence of women – beyond femininity and frills. In Little Women, the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, the titular women are vivid and beautiful, and their story has seen many film adaptations. Gerwig’s version has a current feel and while… Continue reading Review: LITTLE WOMEN

Review: JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL

By Laurie Coker Rating: C+/B- Welcome to Jumanji a game where anything can happen and it does in the latest film starring Dwyane Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black. Our avatar heroes return, joined by others in this unnecessary sequel to the 2017 reboot of the original Jumanji starring Robin Williams.  Like its… Continue reading Review: JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL

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Review: 6 UNDERGROUND

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Love him or loathe him, Michael Bay is definitely one of America’s more biombastic and often obnoxious filmmakers. And despite his utter disregard for subtlety, he has made some highly entertaining entries in popcorn-munching cinema. Regardless of the actual… Continue reading Review: 6 UNDERGROUND

Review: RICHARD JEWELL

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1996, the Atlanta Olympic Games experienced a tragic terrorist attack which changed the lives of many people. Richard Jewell, a humble security guard discovered a suspicious backpack which contained an explosive device that detonated on site, killing several and injuring more. Jewell’s discovery of the… Continue reading Review: RICHARD JEWELL

Review: DARK WATERS

Mark Ruffalo stars as "Robert Bilott" in director Todd Haynes' DARK WATERS, a Focus Features release. Credit : Mary Cybulski / Focus Features

By Liz Lopez Rating: A If anyone thinks that the issue about water contamination in Flint, Michigan is a first in this nation, well “Dark Waters” will inform viewers otherwise when the story unfolds about what the Dupont chemical company has been doing as of a few decades ago – and the consequences the people… Continue reading Review: DARK WATERS