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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Ryan Coogler Creates His Masterpiece

6 days 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 week 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 week 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months ago | 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.
Ke Huy Quan's Charm Saves The Movie

2 months ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido

87North Productions is generally known for its action films. The studio behind the John Wick franchise, Atomic Blonde, and Violent Night tends to make stylish action with some well-choreographed fights from veteran stunt performers. Stunt coordinators David Leitch and Chad Stahelski helped usher in this type of action movie by getting behind the lens and making films that almost instantly land in the center of pop and film culture every time.
'Con Air' Director Simon West Wants To Make 'Con Air 2' With Nicolas Cage

2 months ago | screengeek.net | Mark Salcido |Simon West

1997’s Con Air has a stacked cast, quotable lines, action galore, and a fantastic performance by Nicolas Cage. The film, directed by Simon West, came out during the 90s when studios knew what filmgoers wanted in a summer blockbuster. Many people behind and in front of the camera have gone on to successful careers in different fields, but several can’t escape the legacy of Con Air. One such person is West, who has toyed with the idea of a sequel to the film from time to time.
The Great Direction Barely Saves The Movie

Jan 17, 2025 | screengeek.net | 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.