by Rosa Parra The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) recently celebrated its 23rd year, and no different from previous years, the 2024 slate was […]
Overall, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is a strong entry into the Mad Max saga. It differs from its predecessor’s approach and timeline, but I never once questioned if this belonged in this world. Sadly, the antagonist overshadows the titular character, which is disappointing.
The performances are solid though. Abela delivers a captivating performance, and her resemblance to Amy is undeniable, but it's not enough to save the movie. Not even the iconic songs can save this overly generic biopic from falling flat.
Caesar’s legacy is a prevalent topic of conversation throughout the film. I was impressed with the parallels this has with many religions. They explicitly used the name “Caesar” to justify atrocious actions. The stories passed down from generation to generation...
“The Fall Guy” is a much needed tribute and spotlight on the massively overlooked, but important part of action films: the stunt community. It’s hilarious, entertaining, action-packed with the perfect dose of romantic moments.
With an atmosphere that reminds us contemporary crime mystery classics such as David Fincher’s “Seven” (1995), “Disappear Completely” follows Santiago (Harold Torres), a criminal photojournalist who gradually starts loosing his five human senses
Overall, “Monkey Man” is a triumphant directorial debut and a refreshing entry into the revenge action genre. Patel shines both in front of and behind the camera. It will linger in the mind for days after seeing it.