By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) It has often said that people’s pet dogs know more about their owners and families than people truly realize. This serves as the central theme of this film which offers a dog’s-eye-view of his family and the troubles that affect them. Based on the novel by… Continue reading Review: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN
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Review: THE KITCHEN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) I love a good gangster flick and as a film fanactic, I have seen plenty of them. From Howard Hawks’ Scarface to Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (among several others), I have always been enthralled with organized crime cinema. The one great thing that sets apart The Kitchen… Continue reading Review: THE KITCHEN
Review: THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Every once in a while, a sentimental piece of cinema comes along and completely wins one’s heart. That is definitely the case with The Peanut Butter Falcon, an indie film with a lot of heart and passion. As I write this review, I am still feeling… Continue reading Review: THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON
Review: SWORD OF TRUST
By Laurie CokerRating: B- Almost everyone would love to find a family treasure in the attic, a trinket, document or collection worth a pretty penny. Another possibility, albeit rare, are the hopes of unearthing some relic that upturns history as we know it. Such is the case, or so it seems with a Civil War… Continue reading Review: SWORD OF TRUST
Review: FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW
By Laurie Coker Rating: B Remake after remake demonstrates that Hollywood has little regardless of the genre. Sequels, too, abound. The Fast and Furious series proves sequels do work and now the series also boasts an entertaining spinoff. Featuring three extremely HOT commodities, Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw serves ups a massive dose… Continue reading Review: FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW
Review: FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) DSS federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and former MI6 turned mercenary Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) are back, but this time without the friends and associates of the Fast & Furious franchise. F&F producers have decided to give these breakout characters an adventure of their own,… Continue reading Review: FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW
Review: FROZEN II
By Laurie Coker Rating: A Frozen II brings back an exceptional voice cast and does so with beautiful, vivid, animated CGI splendor. The songs are spectacular although not quite as memorable as the first and the imagery ignites the senses. Staying true to the original’s themes of sisterhood and family, romance and comedy and action… Continue reading Review: FROZEN II
Review: ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/director Quentin Tarantino is back and with a movie that celebrates and honors one of his favorite subjects in his life and career–Hollywood. Now, as the veteran filmmaker faces his eventual retirement, it is absolutely appropriate and relevant that his new movie deal with the end… Continue reading Review: ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
Review: TOY STORY 4
By Laurie Coker Rating: A Everyone loves a good story, in particular, children and the child in all of us love Toy Story, and each of the subsequent sequels have continued to please young and old. Woody, of course, is back along with with Buzz and Jesse and all of the original toys. New characters,… Continue reading Review: TOY STORY 4
Review: THE FAREWELL
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) This particular movie feels a bit out of place amid all of the usual big Hollywood summer entries, but it proves to be a welcome breath of fresh air. The Farewell is a smaller, more personal indie film which deals with true-to-life characters and immerses its… Continue reading Review: THE FAREWELL