Author: Mark Salcido

Leigh Whannell is one of those filmmakers who gets better with each project in some form or fashion. The director made a name for himself when he cowrote 2004’s Saw alongside fellow filmmaker James Wan. Whannell skill as a director has only grown since his directorial debut, Insidious: Chapter 3, and the highly underrated Upgrade. Along with the 2018 film and 2020’s Invisible Man, Whannell showcases his willingness to challenge himself with each new project. Now, tapped by Blumhouse Productions to take on the well-known Universal Monster, the Wolf Man, Whannell puts another foot forward on the path of creative…

Pamela Anderson is a figure in pop culture dating back to the late 80s and was pretty much all over the place in the 90s. The celebrity has had her hand in modeling, writing, media, and acting in various ways, making her a household name. True that her most notable acting gig was the hit action drama series Baywatch, but she’s had a go at other lesser-known projects. Yet, her encounter with filmmaker Gia Coppola and writer Gersten brings her acting to a new level with The Last Showgirl, and it might be the comeback she’s been looking for. However,…

I will be upfront and say that I’m not a fan of musicals. I’ve seen many classics like Grease, West Side Story (original and remake), and The Wiz. You’ll never hear me whistling a tune from one, but I can appreciate the art form. That’s why I hesitated to find any connection with Joshua Oppenheimer’s The End when I first heard about it, but the concept was still interesting. What I didn’t expect was to be fully engaged with the story, acting, and singing. All for me to leave the film moved with striking imagery to fully absorb. The End,…

Markian Tarasiuk is not a widely known player in the entertainment industry, but he’s getting there. The Canadian-born writer, actor, and director has grown an impressive resume of steady TV and movie gigs. He’s been in several rom-coms, horror, mysteries, and action projects and isn’t slowing down. His charm and good looks can guarantee him as a leading man star for years; however, he’s looking for something more. Tarasiuk holds inside of him a creative mind aching to showcase what he’s capable of as a writer and filmmaker. That’s why he has decided to put his untapped talent into his…

Colman Domingo is one of those actors who guarantees a good to excellent performance in film, television, or on stage. The man’s presence burns a hole in the screen, as there has been plenty of evidence in his past work. He can be gentle, or he can be challenging. He can be a monster – or he can be thoughtful. Any way that you put it, Domingo makes it look as natural as breathing and effortless as putting on a hat. His rise as a recognizable star only continues to grow, and Hollywood has been taking notice. Domingo continuously works…

Luca Guadagnino is known as an auteur filmmaker, and his past work is evidence of that. The Italian director tends to bend conventional storytelling to showcase thought-provoking scenes, chalked full of deep-seated emotions and sometimes downright beautiful. Many of his films cover topics such as faith, love, and heartbreak. Yet what they all have in common is being characterized by emotional complexity, eroticism, and reality breaking through stunning or lavish visuals. His latest film, Queer, continues Guadagnino using his tools to tell a compelling story about the thirst for love only to face sorrow. Although the acting and scriptwriting are…

James Muro’s Street Trash is an acquired taste. In a true sense, the 1987 Dark Comedy/Body Horror is a cult classic. Regular movie watchers have probably never heard of it, but at least cinephiles and hardcore horror fans have it on their radar. The film’s story and gore struck many enough people to build a fanbase around it, including director Ryan Kruger. The filmmaker behind Fried Barry felt a strong enough connection that he answered the call when asked to tackle a remake/sequel/reimaging of Street Trash. Producers Matt Manjourides and Justin Martell approached Kruger after the filmmaker finished his cult…

When released in 2019, Joker was a big hit, making over a billion dollars at the box office and granting actor Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar. It would only come naturally that the Todd Phillips-directed movie would get a sequel greenlit—which was released this year. Unfortunately, the critical and commercial flop of that film, Joker: Folie A Deux, might be a sign that audiences could be tired of The Clown Prince of Crime. However, one actor wants a crack at the character, and it’s none other than Jack Kesy from Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Hellboy: The Crooked Man is the latest…

Pharell Williams is one of those artists who has spoken to several generations. The Virginia-born producer has significantly influenced the music industry for decades and has worked with top talents like Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dog, Kendrick Lamar, No Doubt, and many others. It would stand to reason that Williams would carry stories about his creativity, views on the world, and what makes him tick. Of course, anybody can make a documentary on a gifted person like Williams; however, filmmaker Morgan Neville worked with the multi-grammy-winning producer to create something extraordinary with Piece by Piece. The result possibly embodies Williams’s…

A particular type of whimsicalness is expected from a Studio Ghibli film. The vibrant color palette, music, phenomenal voice acting, and simple storylines filled with complex nuance are standard from the well-known studio. With Chris Sanders’s The Wild Robot, you get all of that. The film provides the chance to explore the beautiful world Dreamworks Animation offers and gives it so much heart. It’ll have you leaving the movie with a bit more hope in your core and an appreciative outlook on life. The Wild Robot comes from Chris Sanders and Peter Brown’s creative mind. If the first name sounds…