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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

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Biography:

Sebastian Zavala has a Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual Communication from PUCP, in Peru, and a MA in Film Directing from MetFilm School in London. He is a member of the OFCS, IFSC, and Peru's APRECI. He is the co-founder and editor of FotografiaCalato.com and NoEsEnSerie.com, and writes film reviews for Cinencuentro.com, MeGustaElCine.com, LoudAndClearReviews.com, and Ventana Indiscreta, and video-game reviews for Nintendo.pe. He directed two short films and one web show while studying in London. In Lima, Peru, he has directed two short films (and counting), and is developing a feature based on the novel “Heavy Steps” by Gunter Silva Passuni, as well as other feature film projects.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Marty Supreme (2025) 93% 4.5/5 EDIT “An energetic, visually spectacular, and fascinating experience in terms of character development, with a virtually perfect ending. It is the ultimate proof that Timothée Chalamet has what it takes to become a true movie star. [Full review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Greenland 2: Migration (2026) 50% 3/5 EDIT “Its focus isn't on the spectacular recreation of grand disaster scenes. Like the first film, it tells an intriguing survival story that, for about two hours, keeps us on the edge of our seats. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Jan 27, 2026 Full Review Return to Silent Hill (2026) 18% 1.5/5 EDIT “It's not scary, it's not tense, it's not even funny. The characters are incredibly boring, and the talented actors who play them do what they can with material that doesn't do them any favours. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Jan 22, 2026 Full Review In Cold Light (2025) 43% 4/5 EDIT “Don’t be fooled by the lame poster, which features Monroe’s Ava holding a gun and staring at the horizon, Liam Neeson-style; In Cold Light is a disturbing and well-crafted little thriller.” – Loud and Clear Reviews Jan 20, 2026 Full Review The Rip (2026) 80% 4/5 EDIT “Joe Carnahan’s The Rip is a suspenseful cop thriller full of surprising twists, fun action and solid, believable performances. ” – Loud and Clear Reviews Jan 16, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 93% 4/5 EDIT “If its predecessor was a surprisingly emotional reflection on morality, love, and the contrast between human hatred and superhuman rage, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" feels like an eccentric continuation of those ideas. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Jan 15, 2026 Full Review Paprika (2006) 87% 4.5/5 EDIT “It is one of the most original anime films ever made, a movie that is not limited by its animation, developing adult and complex themes in an undeniably visually striking way. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Jan 9, 2026 Full Review Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) 77% 3.5/5 EDIT “It is both entertaining and moving, especially because of how it blends social and political commentary with the style of a classic Hollywood musical from over fifty years ago. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Jan 8, 2026 Full Review The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) 87% 4/5 EDIT “An atypical drama with musical touches, where verosimilitude and fantasy come together to develop a universe of religious fervour and fanaticism. [Full review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Dec 31, 2025 Full Review Anaconda (2025) 48% 2.5/5 EDIT “It's harmless, yes, but it doesn't elicit any strong reactions from the viewer, leaving them more indifferent than anything else. And sometimes, that's even worse than producing a truly terrible film. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Dec 29, 2025 Full Review Is This Thing On? (2025) 86% 4/5 EDIT “The story's structure is predictable—so much so that you'll probably be able to guess the ending from the first minute—but the performances are so good and the tone so honest and relatable that it doesn't end up mattering much. [Full Review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Dec 29, 2025 Full Review Rental Family (2025) 87% 4/5 EDIT “It never becomes overly melodramatic or heavy-handed, and although it deals with shades of grey in some of the themes it touches on, it doesn't delve too deeply into them, contenting itself with delivering a feel-good experience. [Full review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Dec 27, 2025 Full Review Jay Kelly (2025) 75% 4/5 EDIT “Even though the film's central message isn't particularly groundbreaking, Baumbach manages to deliver an entertaining, emotional, and expertly acted experience that allows the viewer to understand this egotistical character. [Full review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Dec 27, 2025 Full Review The Day After Tomorrow (2004) 45% 3.5/5 EDIT “The perfect movie for fans of this type of cinema and for those at home looking for a fast, furious, and both fatalistic and hopeful experience. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Dec 22, 2025 Full Review The Family Stone (2005) 52% 3.5/5 EDIT “I finally understand why "The Family Stone" has become a cult classic; it has its flaws, but at the same time, it's comforting to watch it during this Christmas season. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Dec 19, 2025 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 4.5/5 EDIT “Haters of the saga won't be converted, but those who always have a good time on Pandora, like Yours Truly, will have a great experience with this new movie. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Dec 18, 2025 Full Review Song Sung Blue (2025) 78% 4/5 EDIT “Yes, it has tragic and terribly emotional moments, but overall, it should be able to leave its audience with a big smile on their faces and, of course, with several Neil Diamond songs etched in their minds. [Full review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Dec 17, 2025 Full Review The Housemaid (2025) 74% 3.5/5 EDIT “If you ignore some of its plot holes and the fact that it lasts at least fifteen minutes longer than it should, it's easy to believe that "The Housemaid" has become such a mass phenomenon. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Van Helsing (2004) 24% 3.5/5 EDIT “Between its spectacular production design, excellent makeup work, interesting visual effects and ambitious story, "Van Helsing" feels like an inflated, epic, varied and fast-paced adventure. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Dec 15, 2025 Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% 4/5 EDIT “"Wake Up Dead Man" is a worthy sequel, superior to "Glass Onion" and fascinating in its execution. The mystery is brilliantly handled, and the performances of O'Connor, Craig, and Close help us connect with their characters. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Dec 14, 2025 Full Review 100 Meters (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “Brilliantly animated and narratively simple, the film manages to convey a lot visually, which is compensated for by the sometimes stiff and frequently flowery dialogue. [Full review in Spanish].” – Me gusta el cine Dec 12, 2025 Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% 4.5/5 EDIT “It tells us a lot about the power of art and how it can serve as a form of personal expression, being used not only to tell stories and entertain, but also as a channel for emotional release. [Full review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Dec 9, 2025 Full Review No Other Choice (2025) 97% 4/5 EDIT “An uneven but entertaining satire of extreme capitalism and the perception of masculinity in Korea, where a man who has always worked in the same field wants to continue working in the same field, regardless of how he is treated. [Full review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Dec 9, 2025 Full Review Dust Bunny (2025) 85% 4.5/5 EDIT “One of the most original and surreal experiences you can have at the cinema this year.” – Loud and Clear Reviews Dec 8, 2025 Full Review Bugonia (2025) 88% 4.5/5 EDIT “Pay attention to what it tells us about the differences between rich and poor, the abuse of the general public by pharmaceutical companies, and how much the internet affects people prone to developing conspiracy theories. [Full Review in Spanish].” – Cinencuentro Dec 7, 2025 Full Review
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