By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) During the 1950s and 60s, Greek-American operatic soprano Maria Callas became a world renown singer. Known for her beautiful voice, but better known for her tempestuous attitude, Callas’s extracurricular activities would eventually overshadow her incredible singing talent. If one were to ask Maria about her troubles… Continue reading Review: MARIA BY CALLAS
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Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FAVOURITE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Money and power rarely offer anyone lasting happiness. This timeless message is the central theme for this new, unorthodox period film by Yorgos Lanthimos. Power is the goal that drives two of the protagonists in the film. It is what pits them against each other and… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FAVOURITE
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FRONT RUNNER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The 25th year of the Austin Film Festival concluded with this latest entry by respected writer/director Jason Reitman. Given the current political climate of the U.S., it isn’t all that surprising that the filmmaker would take on a movie that examines the role of the media… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FRONT RUNNER
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: GREEN BOOK
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1962, acclaimed Jamaican pianist Dr. Don Shirley decided to take a tour through the Jim Crow South, but needed a strong driver/security guard to guarantee his safety and make sure that he makes his engagements in a timely manner. Dr. Shirley chose bouncer Tony “The… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: GREEN BOOK
Review: CREED II
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The Creed/Rocky saga continues with an installment that packs powerful punches in its fight scenes and has enough emotional power to keep its audience invested. Though not as impressive as the previous film or the very first Rocky movie for that matter, Creed II moves the… Continue reading Review: CREED II
Review: CREED II
“Creed II” Entertains with Michael B. Jordan’s Performance By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Three years ago when the first “Creed” was released, it was wonderful to see Stallone’s Rocky on the big screen and taking the story back to Creed and the son he left behind after his death. Michael B. Jordan “has it”… Continue reading Review: CREED II
Review: ROBIN HOOD
A “Robin Hood” for the New Gen That is Still a Treat for Fans of All Ages By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Believe you me; Monday morning is not always the best time to view a film, much less one that is a remake of a story that has been told for decades.… Continue reading Review: ROBIN HOOD
Review: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET
By Laurie Coker Rating: A Classic video game bad-guy Ralph is back in the delightfully entertaining Ralph Breaks the Internet. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope (voiced by Sarah Silverman) race back into our hearts. Co-directors Phil Johnston and Rich Moore stop at nothing to engage readers with… Continue reading Review: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET
Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: WIDOWS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Director Steve McQueen, a filmmaker known for his bleak and powerful films Shame and Twelve Years A Slave, has a new film in theaters that shares his dark and cynical style, but still manages to be entertaining and empowering. With Widows, McQueen takes on a heist… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: WIDOWS
Review: INSTANT FAMILY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Considering that this movie comes from the director of Daddy’s Home and Daddy’s Home 2, I went into this screening with low expectations. I just could not find much entertainment value in these two previous films by Sean Anders. Regarding his latest entry, Instant Family, however,… Continue reading Review: INSTANT FAMILY