Posted in Festival Review

FemmeFilmFest21 Review: The Chambermaid – the quiet life of a Mexican maid

Do not be deceived by the stillness of The Chambermaid, the directorial debut of Mexican filmmaker Lila Avilés. Under its serene takes and silent protagonist,…

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Billie Tom Hanks
Posted in Links

Reading, Writing, Arithmetic #43: Billie (the) Idol

This edition of the gleefully plucked recommended links from the film world not only look back at cinematic portrayals of Abscam and the can-can, but…

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Posted in Oscars World Cinema

Oscars 2021: Which movie will represent Mexico?

The Oscars are upon us. Even though the ceremony is still months away, the countries that are vying for representation in the best international feature…

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Posted in Awards Season News

Pain And Glory from Pedro Almodovar Wins 6 Platino Awards

Pedro Almodovar’s Pain And Glory (Spain) was the big winner at the 2020 Platino Xcaret Awards celebrating Ibero-American cinema. The ceremony took place virtually on YouTube on…

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Tigers Are Not Afraid Issa López
Posted in Festival Links Women

Reading, Writing, Arithmetic #39: Watch Issa López’s Tigers Are Not Afraid Now on Shudder

Many of the film lovers of the universe didn’t perhaps even know you were anticipating this wonder. After a terrific theatrical run, an ever increasing…

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Posted in Documentary Review

Shef Doc Fest Exclusive: Dark Suns

As you can probably expect from a film entitled Dark Suns (Soleils Noirs), this is a very serious documentary. It offers the viewer a very…

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Alejandro González Iñárritu Announced as Jury President of Festival de Cannes 2019

For the first time, a Latin American filmmaker will be the President of the Jury at the Festival de Cannes. Marking the festival’s 72nd event,…

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Posted in World Cinema

100 Explorations of World Cinema – Besh

“If I had the body and the voice of an alpha male, it would be easier. It took nine years from leaving film school until…

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Posted in World Cinema

100 Explorations of World Cinema – Si

“When I was on The View, Barbara Walters was asking me about the blood and stuff, and I said, ‘Well, you know, that’s a staple…

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