Category: Reviews

By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I am a big fan of the multi-talented Jack Black and  have enjoyed the great performances of his co-star James Marsden.  Yet, my love for their talents could not prevent me from giving this movie at least a two star review.  I admire their strong commitment… Continue reading Review: THE D TRAIN

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron (David Spade) from enacting his terrible plans (IMDB). The entire fantastic crew is back in this latest installment… Continue reading Review: AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As I typed the rating above, I still question how generous I am being with this film.  Going into this screening, I kept an open mind and tried not to let my anticipations or preconceived hype affect my opinion of the film.  Still, I ended up… Continue reading Review: AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) If superheroes and robotic violence is not one’s cup of tea this weekend, then perhaps an art film showcasing some sublime performances is in order. Starring Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, and Chloe Grace Moretz, Clouds of Sils Maria would actually serve well as a more serious… Continue reading Review: CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Sometimes we hear or know of a movie script that falls under the category of WAR and potentially rule it out as one that is predictable for any number of reasons. I honestly believe there are many stories to be told by soldiers, their families and friends, especially with as… Continue reading Review: THE WATER DIVINER

By Liz Lopez Rating: C- I strongly believe in supporting independent films and appreciate the efforts by writers/directors who work at creating a debut feature film. I especially seek to support the artistic efforts of writers who have a story to tell, but not when the story continues to feature Latinos as thieves, drug dealers,… Continue reading Review: ROAD TO JUAREZ

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For the opening night film, the 18th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival began with an English language comedy that had the audience laughing at the silly hysterics taking place on the big screen.  Written by Enrico Natale and directed by Demetrius Navarro, The Martini… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: THE MARTINI SHOT

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by Alex Garland, the screenwriter of 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, and Dredd, Ex Machina serves as Garland’s directorial debut and evidence of talents behind the camera in addition to his writing.  Machina may not tell an original science fiction tale, but Garland… Continue reading Review: EX MACHINA

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) A young programmer, Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson), is selected to participate in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I., Ava (Alicia Vikander) (IMDB). What is the total and complete fascination with the human need to create computers that… Continue reading Review: EX MACHINA