By Liz Lopez Rating: A With an excellent story, fabulous cast, and outstanding performances, there is nothing that I would like to see changed in the drama Hell or High Water, starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, and Jeff Bridges. It is not often that a film hits all the points so well and that instantly… Continue reading Review: HELL OR HIGH WATER
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Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ There are many people who think they can sing and indeed will try out for any of the local or national vocal competitions to be considered for a shot at the big time. If you have ever watched all or even parts of the televised vocal talent shows, you will… Continue reading Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Review: HELL OR HIGH WATER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Taylor Sheridan, the writer of Sicario which is one of my top favorite movies of last year, penned the screenplay for this film which also happens to be one of my favorites of this year so far. Sheridan and director David Mackenzie have made a terrific… Continue reading Review: HELL OR HIGH WATER
Review: ARTHROPOID
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- The title for the film Anthropoid might initially have Sci-Fi fans wondering if this is a new summer blockbuster, but in fact, it is about Operation Anthropoid, the code name for the 1940’s mission to assassinate a top-ranking Nazi officer, Reinhard Heydrich in Prague. Sean Ellis directs the film based… Continue reading Review: ARTHROPOID
Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) During the 1940s, an American socialite and wealthy patron of the arts named Florence Foster Jenkins became famous for her opera recordings. Jenkins developed a bit of a cult following among the troops fighting overseas in World War II. At the age of 76, Jenkins sold… Continue reading Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
By Mark Saldana Rating 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I have said it before, and I will say it again; if filmmakers can offer a fresh take on a previously made movie, I will give it a chance with an open mind and heart. Though I am not a huge fan of remakes, I am… Continue reading Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) This film is the story of Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep), a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice (IMDB). Jenkins lives in a bubble of friends and loved ones who absolutely love music and protect her… Continue reading Review: FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS
Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) The adventures of an orphaned boy (Oakes Fegley) named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon (IMDB). This film reviewer is old enough to vaguely remember the original from 1977. However, these two films should only be compared by… Continue reading Review: PETE’S DRAGON (2016)
Review: HELL OR HIGH WATER
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) A divorced dad (Chris Pine) and his ex-con brother (Ben Foster) resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family’s farm in West Texas (IMDB). This film is intelligently written and acted because the characters have depth which draws the viewer into the film unexpectedly.… Continue reading Review: HELL OR HIGH WATER
SXSW Film 2016 Review and Interview: THE BANDIT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) During the mid 1970s, bosom buddies Burt Reynolds and Hal Needham decide to make a low budget action comedy about a beer bootlegging road trip, and that silly little comedy becomes not only a cultural phenomenon, but also a massive box office success. Burt Reynolds, who… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review and Interview: THE BANDIT