The Mexican director, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu, talks about the difficulties of shooting his new film.
Is Portuguese Cinema in Danger?
With Portuguese films circulating in the world’s greatest festivals, Vanessa Erazo wonders if it’s the nation’s cinema is in danger, or the nation itself.
NYFF51: Images and Sounds as Meditation in Lois Patiño’s Experimental Films
In her final installment from the 51st New York Film Festival, Critics Academy member Vanessa Erazo “dives into” the avant-garde with a look at Lois Patiño’s films and discovers a subliminal immersive experience.
Fernando Eimbcke on How Listening to Mozart and Reading “High Fidelity” Helps Him Make Films
We spoke with the Mexican filmmaker about his inspirations, his films, and how he’s down to direct a One Direction music video.
NYFF51: Dreaming About Immigration Reform in the Era of a Shutdown
Ever the hot-button issue and a glaring reminder of a dysfunctional government, Critics Academy member Vanessa Erazo takes a look at immigration reform through features Who Is Dayani Cristal? and How Democracy Works Now, playing at the 51st New York Film Festival.
NYFF Review: ‘Club Sandwich’ – A Comedic and Poignant Look at the Onset of Puberty
My New York Film Festival review of Fernando Eimbcke’s third film Club Sandwich.