Tag: Pedro Almodóvar
GENRE BLAST: Love and Laughter – The Romantic Comedy
So how does one determine the best of this tired old chestnut of a genre? Simply take at least one of the steps in the overused recipe and invert it, turn it upside down, inside out, or just throw it away Add some intelligent dialog relating to philosophy or metaphysics and maybe add a third party to spice-up the natural balance. Top it off with some serious social commentary and some snappy editing, even perhaps a dash of kink (critics love all three if you can swing it). Now, season with humor to taste and “Bob’s your uncle.”
50 Films For Halloween '17 – Women Scorned
I’m not here, as a man, to endorse the poor treatment of women, only to scan over how it does form a strong source of…
Vote: The 10 Best From Pedro Almodóvar
#DirectorsWeekend – #PedroAlmodovar – Friday August 11th – Sunday August 13h I’m not sure where to start with Pedro Almodóvar – in thought, in admiration, what…
Festival de Cannes 70: Meet The Jury
The following 9 chosen ones have until Sunday 28th May at the Closing Ceremony of the 70th Festival de Cannes to choose the prize winners…
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic #11
At last, the Cannes FIlm Festival has arrived. I wish all those venturing out there a truy remarkable experience. I also wish I was there….