By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Pendleton rescue by the United States Coast Guard is considered the most impressive and gutsy rescue mission ever attempted by that branch of the military. Despite treacherous conditions and incredible odds, the Guard dispatched a small crew in a small boat to rescue any survivors… Continue reading Review: THE FINEST HOURS
Category: Film Reviews
Review: DIRTY GRANDPA
By Laurie Coker Rating: C- The title of veteran actor Robert De Niro’s latest film, Dirty Grandpa, makes me think of a tasteless Adam Sandler film – not good. Still, I love De Niro, in spite of his terrible choices in some roles like the Focker films and Anger Management. His main body of work speaks… Continue reading Review: DIRTY GRANDPA
Review: 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ In the new feature film by director Michael Bay, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, do not expect to see politicians and others arguing over the topic of Benghazi as it has been for the last three plus years. For people who do not pay attention to the news… Continue reading Review: 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI
Review: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,
By Laurie Coker Rating: A+ In director Michael Bay’s latest film, 13 Hours, Chuck Hogan’s screenplay, based on a book by Mitchell Zuckoff, makes for vivid telling of the events that transpired on that critical night, when one American Ambassador and three other Americans were mercilessly killed in an attack on two American facilities on… Continue reading Review: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,
Review: NORM OF THE NORTH
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The months of January and February are usually not great months for cinema. With the exception of the late wide releases of movies up for 2015 accolades, January and February serve as dumping grounds for films without the right season for theatrical release, or just plain… Continue reading Review: NORM OF THE NORTH
Review: ANOMALISA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) One of the most realistic movies of the year actually is somewhat artificially made. Written by Charlie Kaufman (writer of Being John Malkovich, Adaptation), based on his play, and directed by Kaufman and Duke Johnson, Anomalisa is an extraordinary stop motion animation film that has incredible… Continue reading Review: ANOMALISA
Review: RIDE ALONG 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Two years ago, I reviewed the first Ride Along and wasn’t really all that impressed. I gave the film a 2 (Out of 4 Stars) rating, mainly because the film is loaded with buddy cop movie clichés, tropes, and cookie-cutter character types. In addition, despite a… Continue reading Review: RIDE ALONG 2
Review: 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3.5 (Out of 5 Reels) An American Ambassador (Matt Letscher) is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos (IMDB). What we have here is another story given the ultimate testosterone fest treatment by Michael Bay. Don’t get… Continue reading Review: 13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI
Review: SKYLINE-THE SPACE ELEVATOR
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) I am fascinated by many space and science related topics so when I saw the synopsis for a documentary about building an elevator to space I had to see it. Imagine how cost effective it would be to transport not only people but whatever we need… Continue reading Review: SKYLINE-THE SPACE ELEVATOR
Review: THE REVENANT
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Violence may always be a popular subject in literature and film, but it is a particularly relevant one when stories of violence constantly flood our news programs. It is also a hot political topic for aspiring public servants tying to set themselves apart from their rival… Continue reading Review: THE REVENANT