By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Two nights in a row I watched two R-rated holiday movies with similar themes and humor that don’t shy away from raunchy material. Though they both have their over-the-top moments, one goes way too over-the-top too be enjoyable and funny, while the other one includes smarter… Continue reading Review: OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Category: Film Reviews
Review: MISS SLOANE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In what is probably the craziest year of politics in the United States, and a time where stories of gun violence permeates the news, this movie could not have come at a more relevant time. Miss Sloane offers a biting commentary on the world of lobbyists… Continue reading Review: MISS SLOANE
Review: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) In life, people have their crosses to bear. For some, the burdens and pain from their past add such a tremendous weight that they simply cannot handle any more responsibilities in their lives, including the responsibilities and demands that come from family and attachments. Such is… Continue reading Review: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
Review: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
By Laurie Coker Rating: A It could have been easy for actor Casey Affleck to fall under the shadow of his brother Ben, and for a time, it looked like he might, but in his latest film Manchester by the Sea, Affleck demonstrates why we should stand up and take notice. The tone of Manchester… Continue reading Review: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
Review: MOANA
By Laurie Coker Rating: A Disney has done it again and this time the sun shines brightly on Moana, a delightful inspiring animated feature showcasing the vocal talent of Dwayne Johnson and newcomer Auli’i Cravalho a Hawaiian native who steals the show with her magnificent singing. Boasting four directors and a host of screenwriters, Moana… Continue reading Review: MOANA
Review: MOANA
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) A young woman (Auli’I Cravalho) uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui (Dwayne Johnson) (IMDB). Disney has managed to find another spectacular voice in Cravalho who was actually born in… Continue reading Review: MOANA
Review: MOANA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) With Moana, Disney has not made just another “princess” tale, they have created a movie rich with culture, vibrant characters, and a story of female empowerment that should inspire girls and young women of all ages. And because it is a Disney affair, the movie is… Continue reading Review: MOANA
Review: RULES DON’T APPLY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Warren Beatty’s attempted romantic comedy is a film that is neither romantic, nor all that funny. The film does have a few genuinely funny moments, but not enough to make it entertaining, or really worth anyone’s while. As a director, Beatty does have the right sensibilities… Continue reading Review: RULES DON’T APPLY
Review: BAD SANTA 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Too much shock, no heart, and too little wit make Bad Santa 2 a terrible sequel. All of the things that makes the first Bad Santa a raunchy holiday classic are mostly absent and that makes this latest installment an exercise in filth for lucre with no… Continue reading Review: BAD SANTA 2
Review: THE EAGLE HUNTRESS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In modern day Mongolia, hunting with trained eagles is an ancient tradition that has been passed on through generations of Kazakh men. It has grown into a full-fledged competitive sport where men gather to show their training skills and showmanship with their birds. For the very… Continue reading Review: THE EAGLE HUNTRESS