Category: Reviews

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ In the new feature film by director Michael Bay, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, do not expect to see politicians and others arguing over the topic of Benghazi as it has been for the last three plus years. For people who do not pay attention to the news… Continue reading Review: 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars)  The months of January and February are usually not great months for cinema.  With the exception of the late wide releases of movies up for 2015 accolades, January and February serve as dumping grounds for films without the right season for theatrical release, or just plain… Continue reading Review: NORM OF THE NORTH

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) One of the most realistic movies of the year actually is somewhat artificially made.  Written by Charlie Kaufman (writer of Being John Malkovich, Adaptation), based on his play, and directed by Kaufman and Duke Johnson, Anomalisa is an extraordinary stop motion animation film that has incredible… Continue reading Review: ANOMALISA

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars)  Two years ago, I reviewed the first Ride Along and wasn’t really all that impressed. I gave the film a 2 (Out of 4 Stars) rating, mainly because the film is loaded with buddy cop movie clichés, tropes, and cookie-cutter character types.  In addition, despite a… Continue reading Review: RIDE ALONG 2

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3.5 (Out of 5 Reels) An American Ambassador (Matt Letscher) is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos (IMDB). What we have here is another story given the ultimate testosterone fest treatment by Michael Bay. Don’t get… Continue reading Review: 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) I am fascinated by many space and science related topics so when I saw the synopsis for a documentary about building an elevator to space I had to see it. Imagine how cost effective it would be to transport not only people but whatever we need… Continue reading Review: SKYLINE-THE SPACE ELEVATOR

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars)  Violence may always be a popular subject in literature and film, but it is a particularly relevant one when stories of violence constantly flood our news programs.  It is also a hot political topic for aspiring public servants tying to set themselves apart from their rival… Continue reading Review: THE REVENANT