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
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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
Review: THE JUNGLE BOOK
By Laurie Coker Rating: A+ The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, the newest Disney version goes beyond what I imagined. I grew up with the original Disney animated cartoon, shared it with my son and then his children. Directed by Jon Favreau, the latest Jungle Book excites, engages and explores Kipling’s original themes with astonishing… Continue reading Review: THE JUNGLE BOOK
SXSW Film 2016 Review: HUSH
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ There is plenty of home invasion horror films that I have seen during the several years that I have been writing about films and just when I think they can be predictable, another one arrives that leaves me a little bit unsettled when the story is tweaked a bit from… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: HUSH
SXSW Film 2016 Review: DEMOLITION
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Losing a loved one is not easy, and the grieving process is very different for each individual. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a cocky Wall Streeter, Davis Mitchell, married to Julia (Heather Lind) in his latest film, Demolition. At the beginning of the film, this couple is having what appears to… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: DEMOLITION
Review: THE BOSS
By Laurie Coker Rating: D Actress Melissa McCarthy churns out movies like a machine. Her talent for comedic timing is impeccable, but unfortunately, her choice of scripts, many written and directed by her husband Ben Falcone, leaves little to be desired in many cases. Foul language, filthy gags and silly pratfalls make for dull, dull… Continue reading Review: THE BOSS