By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) There is no such thing as a perfect family. Though some families suffer from greater dysfunctions than others, every family has its share of problems and troubled relationships. This delightful headliner by writer/director Shana Feste tells a fictionalized version of her problematic relationship with her father… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: BOUNDARIES
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Review: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Much like the previous entries in this animated film franchise, Hotel Transylvania 3 offers its audiences delightful humor without any heavy or deep messages, and that’s fine. These films are mostly geared toward the younger members of the family, but there is still enough material for… Continue reading Review: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION
Review: SKYSCRAPER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The new Dwayne Johnson vehicle is certainly an homage to action films like Die Hard and disaster movies like The Towering Inferno, and the filmmakers are not ashamed about this at all. In fact, they embrace this whole-heartedly. Writer/director Rawson Marshall Thurber celebrates and honors his… Continue reading Review: SKYSCRAPER
Review: SKYSCRAPER
By Liz Lopez Rating: B-/C+ As I spoke to a friend recently, I mentioned the upcoming film “Skyscraper” staring Dwayne Johnson and her first reaction was a comparison to the 1974 film “The Towering Inferno,” as well as asking if it is a remake. I find this question to be expected, as many “baby boomers”… Continue reading Review: SKYSCRAPER
Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Filmmakers Spike Jonze, Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry have definitely made their indelible marks in absurd, surreal fantasy, but now with his amazing feature film debut, Boots Riley can proudly join this list of contemporary mad geniuses. Sorry to Bother You is a bizarre and hilarious… Continue reading Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
By Renee’ C. Rating: 3.5 (Out of 5 Reels) In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe (IMDB). Writer/Director Boots Riley freshman work is an extremely well made film. Sure, it does get weird at the end but this… Continue reading Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
By Renee’ C. Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) As Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past (IMDB). This… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
“Sorry to Bother You” Blends Genres and Features a Unique and Humorous Script By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Boots Riley makes his theatrical directorial debut with “Sorry to Bother You,” based on the script he wrote, as well as songs featured in the film. Riley’s “Sorry to Bother You” has taken the sci-fi, fantasy… Continue reading Review: SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
Paul Rudd, Michael Peña and fellow cast Take Flight in “Ant-Man and the Wasp” By Liz Lopez Rating: A Director Peyton Reed and writer/actor Paul Rudd return with “Ant-Man and the Wasp” for fans who anxiously await to see what has happened with Scott Lang/Ant Man since his last appearances in “Ant… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Paul Rudd returns for another thrilling and wild adventure as the size-changing superhero Ant-Man, but this time shares some action sequences with Evangeline Lilly as The Wasp. Director Peyton Reed also returns and takes his sequel to greater levels of storytelling and filmmaking. Though the previous… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP