Mark Salcido

Los Angeles, United States

Senior Editor and Writer at ScreenGeek

Host at The Reel Appeal

Senior Editor and Film Journalist at ScreenGeek

Senior Editor and Writer at @RealScreenGeek. Co-host of @TheReelAppeal podcast and I occasionally take pics @EPhotoz.

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Psychedelic Trip That Is Too Intense At Times

1 week ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

Lorcan Finnegan is an intriguing director, to say the least. The filmmaker uses surreal storytelling to convey levels of tragedy, self-discovery, and just plain f**ked situations. Yet, the man knows how to make what’s on-screen visually pleasing without dropping LSD. Finnegan decided to continue his trademark style and combine it with the wildcard acting of Nicolas Cage for his recent movie, The Surfer.
Nothing Justifies This Sequel

2 weeks ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

Ben Affleck has proven himself to be a competent action star. 2016’s The Accountant was just another flex for the actor/director/writer who answered a hypothetical question: “What if Bruce Wayne was autistic and raised in a middle-class home?” The film was entertaining enough to warrant a sequel, though it took 9 years, with the aroma of trying to build a franchise.
The Memorable And Hard-Hitting Finale

3 weeks ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

Andor arrived on Disney+ at an interesting time in the Star Wars franchise. The finale of the Skywalker saga ended with an embarrassing splat, but the IP was showing some promise with The Mandalorian. The success of Andor presented that Star Wars could step away from Jedi, Sith, The Force, and lightsabers to exhibit there was so much more in a galaxy far, far away.
Ryan Coogler Creates His Masterpiece

3 weeks ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

Ryan Coogler has been on a trajectory that many filmmakers wish to achieve. The director, writer, and producer made his presence known with 2013’s Fruitvale Station. He brought back to life the Rocky franchise with his hard-hitting and emotionally driven movie, Creed. Then Marvel came knocking with Black Panther and its sequel, which Coogler would make the movies a cultural and blockbuster touchstone in cinema.
An Intense First Date Thrill Ride

1 month ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

Horror and thrillers are nothing new to Christopher Landon. The filmmaker has been at since the late 90s, and the man just knows how to roll with the times. His script for Paranormal Activity showcased how to bring horror back to its Blair Witch roots, and Landon decided to leap into director to realize fully his creative voice. Drop, the latest film from Landon, is another example of the director taking a simple premise and making it a wild ride.
An Indie Road Comedy With The Watch

1 month ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

You know what you’re getting with a Fox Searchlight-produced or disrupted film. The studio is primarily known to bring independent and often unique films that generally do well during the film festival circuit. Slumdog Millionaire, Juno, Suburbia, and Slums of Beverly Hills are just some of the bangers cinephiles have connected with, and another is around the horizon.
'Ash' Review: Visually Pleasing

1 month ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

I want to start by saying that I’ve been a massive fan of Flying Lotus, also known as Steven Ellison, and his music since 2007’s Reset. I remember hearing the hypnotic beats from ‘Tea Leaf Dancers’ on an Adult Swim promo and became hooked. So, naturally, I was excited when the trailer for Ash dropped online from the music producer turned director.
An Excellent And Sleek Spy Thriller

2 months ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

Steven Soderbergh has a style with his filmmaking that’s often imitated but never truly replicated. One of the prominent figures of the early 90s indie film movement has a signature look recognized by many cinephiles. His movies align with realistic dialogue that’s cleaver and poignant with hints of cheeky humor and tonally shot akin to a jazzy bebop session with enough coolness to wear shades in a dimly light room.
Blood, Justice And Missteps

2 months ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

Daredevil has had an interesting ride to becoming a fixture in television. The character appeared in the 1989’s The Trial of the Incredible Hulk and has inched his way into the pop-culture zeitgeist with other appearances. The creation of Marvel Studios and its partnership with Netflix cemented the Man Without Fear series in the “required viewing” category. This, in turn, made the character a major player in the era of comic adaptation.
Exclusive: 'Love Hurts' Jonathan Eusebio On His Directorial Film

Feb 12, 2025 | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

Ke Huy Quan has been riding high since returning to the acting world with Everything Everywhere All At Once. The Academy Award-winning has been popping up in other projects here and there, and it was only a matter of time before he starred in a leading man role. Stunt coordinator and performer Jonathan Eusebio finally heard the call to direct his first feature film, and that’s when the stars began to align.