Even though filmmaker Darren Aronofsky achieved recognition during the late 1990s and early 2000s as a movie director, he never attempted to capitalize on the success of pulpy criminal films that resulted from the pop cultural impact of Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, which often permeated cinema during this era. However, in 2025, Aronofsky, captivated by… Continue reading CAUGHT STEALING: A Movie That Brings Back Late 1990s And Early 2000s Pulp Cinema
Month: August 2025
Almost Popular – Another Coming of Age Film with Some Good Scenes
A film regarded as a “coming of age” story can be perceived in a couple of ways. Some people may want to pass on viewing it because it may be formulaic and predictable. I try not to set expectations and am open to seeing what the filmmakers offer. How creative is it when it comes… Continue reading Almost Popular – Another Coming of Age Film with Some Good Scenes
Crítica de cine – Caught Stealing – Austin Butler encabeza el reparto en esta comedia oscura y thriller criminal, incluyendo Benito Martínez Ocasio
El cineasta de The Whale, Darren Aronofsky, dirige su nueva película Caught Stealing con Austin Butler (Elvis, 2022) en el papel principal como Hank. Un talentoso jugador de béisbol en su juventud, el atleta tuvo una carrera prometedora y en Nueva York ahora es un barman. El apuesto y amable joven tiene cierto carisma y,… Continue reading Crítica de cine – Caught Stealing – Austin Butler encabeza el reparto en esta comedia oscura y thriller criminal, incluyendo Benito Martínez Ocasio
Crítica de cine: Los fantásticos asuntos del Golem – Fantastic Fest presenta la comedia de ciencia ficción Española
De los escritores/directores Juan González y Nando Martínez, llega Los Fantásticos Asuntos del Golem, una comedia absurda de ciencia ficción española que se ofreció internacionalmente durante los festivales de cine de 2023, Fantasia y Fantastic Fest (Austin, TX), entre otros. La película trata sobre la amistad y las relaciones, especialmente las de los padres, pero… Continue reading Crítica de cine: Los fantásticos asuntos del Golem – Fantastic Fest presenta la comedia de ciencia ficción Española
Movie Review: The Fantastic Golem Affairs – Fantastic Fest Presents Spanish Sci-fi Comedy
From writers/directors Juan González and Nando Martínez comes The Fantastic Golem Affairs, an absurdist Spanish sci-fi comedy that was showcased internationally at the 2023 film festivals, including Fantasia and Fantastic Fest (Austin, TX), among others. The film explores friendship and relationships, particularly those between parents, but in a manner that diverges from the conventional portrayal… Continue reading Movie Review: The Fantastic Golem Affairs – Fantastic Fest Presents Spanish Sci-fi Comedy
Crítica de película: ¡Honey Don’t! – Es genial de ver, pero deja un poco insatisfecho
En el pasado, he disfrutado de películas del guionista y director Ethan Coen, y aunque me gustaron varias partes de su nueva película Honey Don’t! me sentí un poco insatisfecho cuando empezaron a rodar los créditos. Casi se sintió como cuando el Rev. Drew Devlin (Chris Evans) está discutiendo sobre “sumisión” con sus feligresas en… Continue reading Crítica de película: ¡Honey Don’t! – Es genial de ver, pero deja un poco insatisfecho
NE ZHA 2 Is A Sequel With A Tad Too Much Ambition
Before receiving the invitation to this screening, I had never heard of the Chinese animated movie Ne Zha. However, after reading the synopsis of the film, I was definitely intrigued. One day before the Ne Zha 2 screening, I watched Ne Zha, the first installment of this Chinese fantasy saga, and fell in love. The… Continue reading NE ZHA 2 Is A Sequel With A Tad Too Much Ambition
HONEY, DON’T! Begs For Better Writing
Some filmmaking pairs need both members to be present to pull off great work. The perfect example of this is the Coen Brothers. For whatever reason, the Coen Brothers have decided to part ways and make movies on their own. However, Joel and Ethan Coen have yet to deliver something exciting and remarkable individually, despite… Continue reading HONEY, DON’T! Begs For Better Writing
Eden – This Survivalist Thriller is Based on A True Story
Eden unravels the shocking true story of a German doctor and his partner who have left Germany to live a distinct life from that of World War I. They reside on an island in the Galapagos and write letters “back home” about how they are satisfied and at peace. Those letters are printed in the… Continue reading Eden – This Survivalist Thriller is Based on A True Story
Crítica de película: Eden – Este thriller de supervivencia está basado en una historia real
Eden desvela la impactante historia real de un médico alemán y su pareja que han dejado Alemania para vivir una vida distinta a la de la Primera Guerra Mundial. Residen en una isla en las Galápagos y escriben cartas “a casa” sobre cómo están satisfechos y en paz. Esas cartas se publican en los periódicos… Continue reading Crítica de película: Eden – Este thriller de supervivencia está basado en una historia real