Jennifer Lopez Shines in the Romance Comedy “Second Act” By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Jennifer Lopez stars in and produces “Second Act,” an office comedy that also features the issues she has with her romantic partner, and also the strong bond she has with her close friends. The screenplay written by Justin Zackham (“The Big… Continue reading Review: SECOND ACT
Category: Reviews
Review: WELCOME TO MARWEN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2002, artist Mark Hogancamp was brutally attacked outside a bar. Even though Hogancamp physically recovered to a certain level, he was left brain damaged and unable to draw. Mark was also left with severe mental wounds that troubled him for some time since the incident. … Continue reading Review: WELCOME TO MARWEN
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: BEN IS BACK
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Peter Hedges (“The Odd Life of Timothy Green”) has written and directed a drama about a young man, Ben (Lucas Hedges), his addiction and the many effects it has on all his family and families all around. Hedges story does not shy away from scenes that are very traumatic to… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: BEN IS BACK
Review: AQUAMAN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With the exception of last year’s Wonder Woman, every DCEU film has been rather messy. Despite the production woes of Justice League and the last minute changes, the filmmakers managed to salvage a fun and watchable movie. This offered some hope for what seemed to be… Continue reading Review: AQUAMAN
Review: MARY POPPINS RETURNS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Fifty-four years after Mary Poppins debuted in theaters and began winning of the hearts of children and their families for many generations, the magical nanny has finally returned in a sequel. Why Disney took so long to do this is uncertain. However, considering that that the… Continue reading Review: MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Review: MARY POPPINS RETURNS
By Renee’ C. Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny, Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) returns to help the Banks siblings (Anabel (Pixie Davies), John (Nathanael Saleh) and Georgie (Joel Dawson)) and Michael’s (Ben Whishaw) children through a difficult time in their lives (IMDB). I for one loved the… Continue reading Review: MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Review: MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
By Renee’ C. Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) Mary Stuart’s (Saoirse Ronan) attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution (IMDB). I love period pieces in general because it is fascinating to see how peopled lived a long time ago.… Continue reading Review: MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
Review: The Green Book
By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ Based on a true story of the most unlikely of friendships, The Green Book pairs one refined and sensible musical artist with an abrasive and sloppy Bronx-born scoundrel. While it totters between shallow and overtly preach, The Green Book starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali make a journey across the… Continue reading Review: The Green Book
Review: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is Attention Grabbing and Entertaining By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ If you think you have seen one too many Spider-Man films already; don’t throw in the towel (or throw one away if you have one from yesteryear), as it seems this character is here to stay after more than 50… Continue reading Review: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
Review: ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL
By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (A.K.A. Deadpool) (Ryan Reynolds), brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy of supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling mutant, Cable (Josh Brolin) (IMDB). The first verion of this film is without a doubt a rated… Continue reading Review: ONCE UPON A DEADPOOL