El escritor / director Scott Walker (The Frozen Ground) presenta el nuevo largometraje, The Tank, con una criatura que puede hacer que cualquiera tenga miedo al agua (donde reside) o tal vez miedo a caminar en el bosque, ya que esta criatura parece tener la capacidad de cazar su próxima comida sobre la tierra, fuera… Continue reading THE TANK
Month: April 2023
SISU: Grit and Determination Don’t Describe it!
SISU is a Finnish word that doesn’t have an exact translation. After watching writer/director Jalmari Helander’s film SISU, I can see why it’s difficult to pinpoint what the word actually means – grit, guts, courage, strength (and the like) – don’t sum it up. A great deal is to be said about determination and grit… Continue reading SISU: Grit and Determination Don’t Describe it!
BEAU IS AFRAID is Actually The Cinematic Understatement of the Year.
Yes, Joaquin Phoenix’s protagonist, Beau, is afraid, but it is much worse than that. His condition is more like severe anxiety with paranoid delusions. These illnesses make Beau a very unreliable main character, as it is so difficult to tell the movie’s reality and what isn’t. It is probably safe to say that the entire… Continue reading BEAU IS AFRAID is Actually The Cinematic Understatement of the Year.
BEAU IS AFRAID
Cuando asistí a la proyección de Beau Is Afraid, protagonizada por Joaquin Phoenix, la sinopsis proporcionada es “Un hombre paranoico se embarca en una odisea épica para llegar a casa con su madre en esta nueva película audaz e ingeniosamente depravada del escritor / director Ari Aster”. Joaquin Phoenix es un conocido actor galardonado y… Continue reading BEAU IS AFRAID
CHEVALIER: Racism Mutes A Gifted Musician in 18th Century France.
Most cinephiles have experienced biopics about classical music artists that attempt to add more drama to their lore, whether it is genuine or not. The story of talented composer/musician Joseph Bologne is unique in that not many people know his story, nor do they know the real struggles he faced in expressing his art and… Continue reading CHEVALIER: Racism Mutes A Gifted Musician in 18th Century France.
JUDY BLUME FOREVER
A few months ago, I was asked if I was a Judy Blume fan. Before that, a friend asked me if I had read the Judy Blume book, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” after viewing the film trailer. The book was released decades ago and is also the upcoming film’s title in late… Continue reading JUDY BLUME FOREVER
JUDY BLUME FOREVER
Hace un par de meses, me preguntaron si era fan de Judy Blume. Antes de eso, una amiga mía me preguntó si había leído el libro de Judy Blume, “¿Estás ahí Dios? Soy yo, Margaret” después de ver el tráiler de la película. El libro fue lanzado hace décadas y también es el título de… Continue reading JUDY BLUME FOREVER
THE COVENANT Promises a Riveting and Harrowing Journey
This particular subject matter is an odd choice for director Guy Ritchie. This film comes across as an American movie, with much jingoism and purpose that would typically come from an American propaganda film. Still, the writers and director hope to tell a realistic story that appeals to its core audience’s hearts. That particular element… Continue reading THE COVENANT Promises a Riveting and Harrowing Journey
CHEVALIER
Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Elvis, Cyrano, The Trial of the Chicago 7) es un actor que ha interpretado a varios personajes diferentes en su carrera cinematográfica. Estoy más familiarizada y admiro las del 2020. Como Joseph Bologne/Chevalier, realmente se destaca como el protagonista principal. Muestra una amplia gama de emociones en consonancia con todo lo que… Continue reading CHEVALIER
SXSW: The Long Game – A Hole in One
Who would think an underdog sports story about golf would entertain and excite an audience of over a thousand? The Long Game, starring Jay Hernandez and Dennis Quaid, did just that at SXSW 2023. Director Jose Quintana, who attended the screening, has created a perfect period piece and a reflection of the times for Latino… Continue reading SXSW: The Long Game – A Hole in One