‘Infinite’ review: aka Uncle Mark who can recall his past lives, but for a flaccid sci-fi bore
Out of an abundance of caution, common sense, and prudence, the global pandemic forced movie studios to delay dozens, if not hundreds, of films scheduled... Read More
Mel Valentin
Mel Valentin hails from the great state of California by way of New Jersey and New York. His passion for all things cinema began at the age of three when he caught "King Kong" (1933) in the original Spanish. His work has appeared in numerous, mostly defunct online publications.
‘In the Heights’ review: Impossible to resist and puts Latinx representation joyously front-and-center
Representation matters. Representation has always mattered and always will matter. Gatekeepers, however, determine — and continue to determine, though in a slightly reduced amount — who receives representation and... Read More
‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Task’ and More on AFI’s Top 10 Films and Television of 2025 Lists 
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10