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Year in Review: Running my mouth in 2019
Thanks, everyone, who hangs out here, who likes what I do, whether you’re an Elvis fan, a Supernatural fan, a general cinephile, a book-lover, or just someone who’s been checking in periodically for 17 years – WHAT? – I appreciate … Continue reading
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Review: The Heiresses (2019)
I absolutely loved the Paraguayan film The Heiresses. It’s my kind of movie. Incredible lead performance from an actress who has extensive stage experience but this is her first film. Mind-boggling. I reviewed The Heiresses for Rogerebert.com.
Review: 7 Boxes (2014)
7 Boxes, a new film from Paraguay, opens today. It is so good. I encourage you to seek it out. My review is now up at Roger Ebert.
Review: Las Acacias (2011)
This review originally appeared on Capital New York. Las Acacias is an object lesson in how faces can tell an entire story. Dialogue is incidental. A face can show you a soul. o few directors know how to utilize the … Continue reading