Written and directed by Beth de Araújo, this film can leave you speechless with some of the dialogue during the meeting led by the elementary school teacher, Emily (Stephanie Estes), and later when that and similar dialogue is utilized in a public setting, with no immediate witnesses. I know by the end of the film… Continue reading SOFT & QUIET
Author: Liz Lopez
Noticias de cine: BARDO, Falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades
La cinta del cineaste Alejandro González Iñárritu BARDO, Falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades tiene en seguido un estreno limitado en cines de Estados Unidos. En Austin, TX, hay oportunidad de ver esta obra en la pantalla grande en el salón de cine Galaxy Theater a partir la noche antes. Alejandro González Iñárritu es director… Continue reading Noticias de cine: BARDO, Falsa crónica de unas cuantas verdades
Fantastic Fest 2022: THE MENU
Si alguien ve el tráiler de la película El Menú, parece estar ambientado en el mundo de la alta cocina. El chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) es propietario de un restaurante en Hawthorn Island, de 12 acres, donde recibe a doce invitados distinguidos por noche cuando viajan en barco. Es una variedad de comensales diversos… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: THE MENU
THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING
The wedding/romantic comedy, The People We Hate at the Wedding from director Claire Scanlon (‘Brooklyn Nine Nine’ TV series episodes) is an adaptation by screenwriters Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin and Wendy Molyneux of Grant Ginder’s 2017 novel of the same name. I have not read this novel and cannot say how close the script is to the… Continue reading THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING
THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING
La boda/comedia romántica, The People We Hate at the Wedding de la directora Claire Scanlon (episodios de la serie de televisión ‘Brooklyn Nine Nine’) es una adaptación de las guionistas Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin y Wendy Molyneux de la novela del mismo nombre de Grant Ginder de 2017. No he leído esta novela y no puedo decir… Continue reading THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING
SHE SAID
El productor de cine Harvey Weinstein ha estado en las noticias durante al menos los últimos cinco años, si no más, y no sobre el trabajo de producción de películas. El New York Times publicó artículos sobre el trato de Weinstein a las mujeres, actrices y empleadas, pero no hasta que dos reporteras del Times… Continue reading SHE SAID
Austin Film Festival 2022: PEPE SERNA: LIFE IS ART
During the Austin Film Festival, I was able to view the documentary, Pepe Serna: Life is Art by first-time director Luis Reyes. I have known of Pepe Serna as an actor from films dating back to his career a few decades back. I was invited to meet him and conduct a brief interview in San… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: PEPE SERNA: LIFE IS ART
LA CAJA (THE BOX)
The Box [La Caja] del cineaste ganador del León de Oro, Lorenzo Vigas, ya está disponible para su visualización a través de MUBI el viernes 11 de noviembre. Fue una de las favoritas en numerosos festivales de cine, incluidos Venecia, Toronto, San Sebastián, BFI Londres, San Francisco y Miami. La película es la candidatura de… Continue reading LA CAJA (THE BOX)
THE BOX [LA CAJA]
The Box [La Caja] by Golden Lion Winner Lorenzo Vigas is now available for viewing via MUBI on Friday, November 11. It was a favorite at numerous film festivals, including Venice, Toronto, San Sebastian, BFI London, San Francisco, and Miami. The film is Venezuela’s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards®… Continue reading THE BOX [LA CAJA]
Austin Film Festival Film Review: Follow Her
Over the past few years, I have viewed feature films about individuals who go into the deep, dark web, and of course, those who have decided to create an online persona, become “famous” about something (or nothing), and too, how being on the platforms as a celebrity can have some drawbacks. Sylvia Caminer’s feature narrative… Continue reading Austin Film Festival Film Review: Follow Her