La escritora y directora Celine Song (Past Lives) ha creado una nueva película sobre el antiguo tema del romance que incluye el drama involucrado, un poco de humor que no calificaría como una “comedia romántica”; no recuerdo haber reído durante la película, tal vez una sonrisa. Eso no es una crítica a la historia, solo… Continue reading Critica de película: Materialists – Matrimonio y la elección de compañeros, ¿con amor o no?
Day: June 13, 2025
Movie Review: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup (Mason Thames), an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together (IMDB). There are three animated films in this franchise, and recently, they decided to… Continue reading Movie Review: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Movie Review: MATERIALISTS
Writer/director Celine Song is back with a new film about relationships. Her feature film debut, Past Lives, made it into my top five movies of 2023 (at number 5). Her examination of relationships, past and present, and the various feelings, emotions, and troubles people face when still longing for past love despite having moved on,… Continue reading Movie Review: MATERIALISTS
CLAIFF 27 Movie Review: QUERIDO TROPICAL (BELOVED TROPIC)
On my third night of the festival, I watched a film that hit a little close to home. From Panamanian director Ana Endara comes a film that examines the challenges of caring for an older adult whose mental state is declining due to dementia. The movie also portrays the challenges that undocumented immigrants may face… Continue reading CLAIFF 27 Movie Review: QUERIDO TROPICAL (BELOVED TROPIC)
CLAIFF 27 Movie Review: LA INFILTRADA (UNDERCOVER)
Last month in Austin, Texas, the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival kicked off its 27th year on May 14. TVR’s Liz Lopez and I attended the fest. For anyone unfamiliar with CLAIFF, the festival organization programs and screens films over five days every year. The event showcases films from Spanish-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking countries,… Continue reading CLAIFF 27 Movie Review: LA INFILTRADA (UNDERCOVER)