By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) With what could be considered Marvel’s silliest sounding title, this particular adaptation struck me as an even bigger risk than the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. However, when I first heard that Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish were spearheading this Marvel property, I knew, or at… Continue reading Review: ANT-MAN
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Review: TRAINWRECK
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Director Judd Apatow tackled bro-mance and romance in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, unexpected offspring in Knocked Up, and marital woes in This is 40. Apatow’s newest comedy marks a return to romantic comedy, and as with most rom-coms, this one is told from a woman’s perspective. Only… Continue reading Review: TRAINWRECK
Movie News: STAR TREK BEYOND CAST UNITES TO BRING AUDIENCES THE ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE: A CHANCE TO APPEAR IN THE UPCOMING FILM
Cast Members Announce “STAR TREK: TO BOLDLY GO” Campaign Benefitting the Cast’s Choice of Nine Global Causes Beginning Today, Fans Can Visit Omaze.com/StarTrek to Enter for a Chance to Win! Source: Paramount Pictures & Omaze HOLLYWOOD, CA, JULY 14, 2015 – In an unprecedented event, the cast of the Star Trek film franchise has created a unique… Continue reading Movie News: STAR TREK BEYOND CAST UNITES TO BRING AUDIENCES THE ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE: A CHANCE TO APPEAR IN THE UPCOMING FILM
Review: SELF/LESS
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Some people accept death and make preparations for themselves and their loved ones in advance. Making those preparations also requires having money available or purchasing a plan with monthly payments that at times can be hard on the budget. The percentage of individuals in our world who have no financial… Continue reading Review: SELF/LESS
Review: AMY
By Liz Lopez Review and Interview with Nick Shymansky Rating: A I am a huge fan of diverse genres and styles of music and living in Austin, it is easy to attend and often. It is a real treat for me to review films that feature music as the main topic. More specifically, the music… Continue reading Review: AMY
Interview: JEFF LIPSKY, DIRECTOR OF MAD WOMEN
By Mark Saldana I was given the opportunity to review Mad Women through an independent film publicist based in New York. When a screener was offered to me, the publicist also offered me a few of Jeff Lipsky’s previous films. As much of a film buff as I am, I actually had not seen any… Continue reading Interview: JEFF LIPSKY, DIRECTOR OF MAD WOMEN
Review: MAD WOMEN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This week I took a crash course in the work of Jeff Lipsky and discovered a director whose writing and directing style really impressed me. I would soon learn that the talented filmmaker had an amazing mentor in the legendary “godfather of independent film” John Cassavetes… Continue reading Review: MAD WOMEN
Review: AMY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As I have grown older, I have become less and less interested in what’s “hot” in music. Right around the time Amy Winehouse took the record charts by storm, I had already begun tuning out of pop music and focusing on my old favorites. Sadly, my… Continue reading Review: AMY
Review: THE GALLOWS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This latest entry in found footage horror portrays a group of teens on the set of a high school play tormented by a malevolent force. The premise is simple and could have made for a fun and scary experience. Unfortunately, that is not the case with… Continue reading Review: THE GALLOWS
Review: MINIONS
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3.5 (Out of 5 Reels) Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock), a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb (Jon Hamm), hatches a plot to take over the world (IMDB). Minions is a fun ride that takes the viewer all over the world and in… Continue reading Review: MINIONS