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Official Synopsis: Gina Rodriguez stars in Miss Bala as Gloria, a young woman who discovers a strength she never knew she had when her closest friend is kidnapped. As she’s drawn into the dangerous world of cross-border crime, Gloria begins a journey of empowerment that will test her under the most extreme circumstances and force her to undergo a stunning transformation into an extraordinary and … Read More Tuesday Releases: Arctic, Miss Bala, & Serenity (2019)

February 4, 2019 + Box Office

Game Of Box Offices: “Glass” remains the clear winner on Big Game Weekend

by Christopher Haskell

With the Big Game looming over the weekend, studios steered clear as M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass” landed its third weekend atop the Box Office throne with $9.5 million. “The Upside” was also able to hold on to its second place spot with $8.6 million. “Miss Bala” missed its projected debut of $7.5 million and landed at $6.8 million instead. The rest of the Top … Read More Game Of Box Offices: “Glass” remains the clear winner on Big Game Weekend

February 1, 2019 + Theatrical New Releases

Theatrical Releases: Miss Bala & Velvet Buzzsaw

by Christopher Haskell

<Click film’s poster to see info/trailer> MISS BALA Directed By: Catherine HardwickeStudio: Columbia Pictures Official Synopsis: Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength. Based on the Spanish-language film. Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Mackie, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Thomas Dekker, Matt Lauria, and … Read More Theatrical Releases: Miss Bala & Velvet Buzzsaw

April 15, 2012 + 3.5 Star Reviews, Reviews

Movie Review: Miss Bala (2012)

by Christopher Haskell

MISS BALA BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLAPRIL 15, 2012 Loosely based on an actual occurrence, “Miss Bala,” a Spanish foreign film, depicts the life of a fictitious young woman, Laura Guerrero (Stephanie Sigman), as she enters a beauty pageant. As she celebrates at a club with her friend that night, the club gets raided by a local gang. She escapes, but when her friend goes missing, … Read More Movie Review: Miss Bala (2012)