By Renee’ C. Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) A woman, Renee (Amy Schumer) struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed (IMDB)? I admire Schumer’s… Continue reading Review: I FEEL PRETTY
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Review: YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
By Liz Lopez Rating: A The Scottish filmmaker, Lynne Ramsay (2011’s “We Need to Talk About Kevin”), returns to screens with her fourth feature film, “You Were Never Really Here,” a thrilling, dark and violent hit man story not so focused on the action the protagonist takes, but the man who makes a living as… Continue reading Review: YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
SXSW 2018 Review: RUBEN BLADES IS NOT MY NAME
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/directer Abner Benaim hopes to reveal more about the famous actor and legendary musician Ruben Blades with this love letter of a documentary. Some people only know Ruben Blades for his acting in movies and television, while others know him mostly for his politically-charged contribution to… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: RUBEN BLADES IS NOT MY NAME
SXSW 2018 Review: THE BILL MURRAY STORIES: LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A MYTHICAL MAN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Actor Bill Murray not only is a talented and accomplished actor who has received acclaim for both comedic and dramatic performances, he has also developed a reputation as an outgoing and highly spontaneous person who loves reaching out to his fans in the general public. Not… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: THE BILL MURRAY STORIES: LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A MYTHICAL MAN
SXSW 2018 Review: THUNDER ROAD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the 2016 short film by the same name, writer/director Jim Cummings, this feature film went on to win the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature. This Austin-based production delighted, amused and touched audience members as well. Cummings stars as Police Officer Jim Arnaud, a… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: THUNDER ROAD
Review: BLUMHOUSE’S TRUTH OR DARE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Blumhouse Productions has become the leading name in modern horror cinema. Their output of horror features has grown prolifically through the years with a variety of films of varying qualities. Jason Blumhouse and his company have even produced critically acclaimed films such as Get Out, The… Continue reading Review: BLUMHOUSE’S TRUTH OR DARE
Review: RAMPAGE
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Based on a video game of the same name, “Rampage” the movie stars Dwayne Johnson (plus serves as one of the Executive Producers) and is surrounded by a large cast and crew to bring this action packed story to life. Since I have never played the 1980s video game, I… Continue reading Review: RAMPAGE
Review: FOXTROT
Samuel Maoz’s Award Winning film “Foxtrot” Is Memorable with Distinctive Filmmaking By Liz Lopez Rating: A Director/writer Samuel Maoz (“Lebanon,” 2009) returned last year to creating a feature film, “Foxtrot,” that takes the viewer on so many emotional rides, it may leave someone breathless by the end. This drama from Israel won the Grand… Continue reading Review: FOXTROT
Austin Film Festival 2017 Review: CHAPPAQUIDDICK
Austin Film Festival’s Closing Night Film “Chappaquiddick” Arrives in Theaters Now By Liz Lopez Rating; B+ Before anyone decides to avoid viewing the new feature film, “Chappaquiddick,” please stop and reconsider. There might be varied reasons individuals may choose to dismiss it; because it is about politics, or it is just another story about… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2017 Review: CHAPPAQUIDDICK
Austin Film Festival 2017 Review: CHAPPAQUIDDICK
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) On July 18, 1969, Mary Jo Kopechne, a member of the Boiler Room Girls staff who worked on Senator Ted Kennedy’s campaign, died by drowning just off of Chappaquiddick Island. The Senator had hosted a party for some of his friends, colleagues and campaign staff on the… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2017 Review: CHAPPAQUIDDICK