By Liz Lopez Rating: B On April 22nd, the bilingual feature film, Compadres, had a theatrical release in the United States and when it opened in Austin, it was not screened for all film critics. Pantelion Films may have allowed one critic to screen it for only one outlet locally, as far as I can… Continue reading Review: COMPADRES
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SXSW Film 2016 Review: GREEN ROOM
By Liz Lopez Rating: A Writer-director Jeremy Saulnier’s third feature Green Room debuted at The Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes (2015) and subsequently, many of us who attended the 2015 Fantastic Fest here in Austin were also able to view this crime, horror thriller starring Patrick Stewart in any character you have seen in the recent… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: GREEN ROOM
Review: GREEN ROOM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From Rio Bravo to You’re Next, “siege” flicks have kept movie audiences tense in their seats for decades and generations. Even though the basic premise is not original, many filmmakers have managed to take it, put their own creative spins on the concept, and turn it… Continue reading Review: GREEN ROOM
Review: ELVIS & NIXON
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ One day, Elvis Presley, also known as “The King of Rock and Roll” was watching television and did not like the news he saw on various channels. He had served in the military and he ponders what he can do to help his country and our society. Considering he has… Continue reading Review: ELVIS & NIXON
Review: THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) Four years ago, Universal released Snow White and the Huntsman, a more mature and action-oriented adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Even though I enjoyed the performances of Charlize Theron who portrays Raveena the evil queen and Chris Hemsworth as Eric the Huntsman, and found… Continue reading Review: THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR
SXSW Film 2016 Review: MILES AHEAD
By Liz Lopez Rating: A I viewed Miles Ahead as part of the SXSW Film Festival this year and it is one of the favorite music related feature films that I enjoyed this year. This is definitely one of the films that I will not mind viewing over and over again, given Don Cheadle’s interpretation… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: MILES AHEAD
Review: THE JUNGLE BOOK
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) The man-cub Mowgli (Neel Sethi) flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba). Guided by Bagheera (Ben Kingsley) the panther and the bear Baloo (Bill Murray), Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don’t have… Continue reading Review: THE JUNGLE BOOK
Review: CRIMINAL
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Seeing movies at an Alamo Drafthouse theater is, at the very least, fun. In addition to the availability of delicious food and adult beverages, just about every movie has a fun pre-show, featuring viral videos and movie trailers somehow connected to the feature presentation. Just prior… Continue reading Review: CRIMINAL
SXSW Film 2016 Review: MILES AHEAD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) To set one’s musical artist biopic apart from many others that have preceded it, is a difficult task for any filmmaker attempting an entry in the well-worn genre. Some films like Walk the Line, Get on Up, and Ray have managed to stand-out with superb performances… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: MILES AHEAD
Review: CITY OF GOLD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Jonathan Gold has two main passions in his life: food and writing about food. The Los Angeles based, Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic lives to experience as much culinary delight as humanly possible in L.A. Though he can appreciate fine cuisine, he is not so snobby that… Continue reading Review: CITY OF GOLD