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7/10
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Wanderer: The Conquest of Home
(2022)
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José C. Donayre Guerrero
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The space becomes a protagonist thanks to its shifting shapes, natural light, and soundscapes, creating a strange and mysterious atmosphere. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 06, 2023
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6/10
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It's Never Been So Cold
(2023)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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While It's Never Been So Cold tackles such a personal theme, its true power lies in its ability to evoke universal resonance. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 05, 2023
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6/10
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About My Father
(2023)
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Emiliano Basile
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About My Father is far from being a great movie, but it's the kind of film that knows what it wants to say and how to tell it without pretenses. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 05, 2023
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9/10
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Saint Omer
(2022)
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Matías Mora Montero
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It squeezes your throat and doesn't let go... [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 05, 2023
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6/10
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Passages
(2023)
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Matías Mora Montero
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While Passages isn't revolutionary filmmaking, it does fulfill its objective of providing entertainment. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 05, 2023
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8/10
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MIxed by Erry
(2023)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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Mixed by Erry emerges as an Italian comedy revelation, bringing a bold and refreshing approach with its energetic and biting take on humor and human ethics. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 05, 2023
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4/10
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
(2023)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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With a messy plot, mediocre performances, and lack of creativity, The Last Dance, a pretty boring film, doesn't meet expectations, even if you had them. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 05, 2023
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5/10
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Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre
(2023)
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Emiliano Basile
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... The diverse, miserable, and occasionally funny characters are immersed in a plot that never fully convinces. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 02, 2023
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6/10
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The Legacy
(2022)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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El Legado is a film that has been carefully directed and skillfully constructed. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 01, 2023
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9/10
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
(2023)
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Benjamín Harguindey
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... This intense and exciting second chapter promises a great animated trilogy. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted Jun 01, 2023
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8/10
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The Zone of Interest
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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Glazer captures the essence and intensity of the book with his visual approach and cinematic technique. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 31, 2023
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8/10
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Anatomy of a Fall
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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A film that defies expectations and immerses itself in the complexities of truth and uncertainty. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 31, 2023
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8/10
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Blondi
(2023)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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Although the themes may generate controversy among some viewers, the film broaches the subject of maternity and the mother-son relationship with great honesty. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 31, 2023
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7/10
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Horseplay
(2022)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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Berger explores, with the particular style that characterizes similar works, the systemic masculine toxicity engendered in certain social sectors. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 30, 2023
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6/10
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Where the Tracks End
(2023)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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Despite resorting to a few clichés, the movie develops with its own unique style and strives to deliver a well-constructed story with a relevant sociopolitical message... [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 30, 2023
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6/10
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The Little Mermaid
(2023)
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Denise Pieniazek
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... Despite its present effectiveness, this live-action pass doesn't offer new meanings or contributions that will make the film stand the test of time. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 30, 2023
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6/10
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Hard Feelings
(2023)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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... A classic high-school comedy that stands out for its unique premise and its focus on exploring the sexual drive and desires of adolescents. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 30, 2023
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7/10
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Fanfic
(2023)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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Through a carefully constructed narrative and exceptionally developed characters, the film manages to capture the complexity of the human experience... [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 30, 2023
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5/10
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Ticket to Paradise
(2022)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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The audience remains passive, unable to eperience the emotional immersion that a romantic story usually provides. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 30, 2023
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6/10
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Re Loca
(2018)
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Rolando Gallego
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Re Loca proposes a different look at a story of instant empowerment, relying almost exclusively on the solvency and performance of Oreiro... [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 26, 2023
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8/10
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Kidnapped
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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Kidnapped is a movie based on historical events to reflect upon contemporary themes. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 24, 2023
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8/10
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Fallen Leaves
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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Kaurismäki captures his characters' desolation and loneliness with unique sensitivity while resorting to humor to offer a hopeful perspective. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 24, 2023
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8/10
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Close Your Eyes
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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Close Your Eyes appeals to film lovers and everyone who has faced the loss or disappearance of a loved one... it invites us to dive into the essence of human existence, and explore the ties between identity, memory, and art. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 24, 2023
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8/10
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Marx Can Wait
(2021)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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Marx Can Wait becomes Bellocchio's intimate and moving testimony, who seeks to share the complexity of his creative process and how the loss of his twin brother has left an indelible footprint in his life and work. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 24, 2023
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6/10
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Maelström 2001
(2022)
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Emiliano Basile
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Juan Pollio conveys the intensity of the confrontations and their impact on Argentine society with this work which also provides a platform for the victims and witnesses to be heard. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 23, 2023
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7/10
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Banel & Adama
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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Although some aesthetic decisions may seem contrived, the film does convey important and moving themes that resonate with African culture and identity. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 23, 2023
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9/10
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About Dry Grasses
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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The powerful opening image sets the tone for the film and leads us to reflect on the human condition in an inclement environment. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 23, 2023
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7/10
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Lost in the Night
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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Although the film does not present a radical denouncement, it does serve as a powerful reminder that we will "never forget" these tragic events. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 23, 2023
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9/10
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Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy
(2021)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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The Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy is a magnificent narrative exercise, a triptych of interdependent stories that share the same tripartite structure, and are united by chance and a deft filmmaker who defies the limits of cinema. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 23, 2023
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Homecoming
(2023)
|
Jean-Pierre García
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While Le Retour may not be Catherine Corsini's best work, it offers a fresh and original look at an underdeveloped world in French cinema. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 23, 2023
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The Delinquents
(2023)
|
Jean-Pierre García
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The buses, the cafés, and the art nouveau city buildings are realistically photographed, creating a vivid and authentic backdrop for the story. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 23, 2023
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7/10
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
(2023)
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Emiliano Basile
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... This documentary does not resort to cheap shots or sentimentality, instead, it uses the troublesome experience in an artistic way. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 19, 2023
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6/10
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Monster
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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Social elements deliver some of the most accomplished moments of the film, yet they're lamentably eclipsed by the plot's lack of clarity... [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 18, 2023
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8/10
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Cairo Conspiracy
(2022)
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Emiliano Basile
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In the midst of the hostile context presented, the film shows how pedagogical ideals crumble, with the characteristic intensity of a journey that implies the loss of innocence. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 18, 2023
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5/10
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Jeanne du Barry
(2023)
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Jean-Pierre García
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Maïwen shows certain limitations in her execution and her performance doesn't overcome those barriers. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 18, 2023
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6/10
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1408
(2007)
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Ezequiel Obregón
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... A tour de force of apparitions and hard-to-explain events from a realistic perspective. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 18, 2023
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7/10
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Fast X
(2023)
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Adrián Monserrat
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... The well-developed "family" feeling converges in a purely entertaining spectacle for those who've been in their cars with engines running since 2001 when The Fast and the Furious rode into the light. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 17, 2023
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6/10
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El Siervo Inútil
(2023)
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Juan Pablo Russo
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... An invitation to reflect on the role institutions and politicians play in systemic corruption, as well as on the dangers of ambition and lack of scruples. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 16, 2023
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5/10
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Lost & Found
(2022)
|
Juan Pablo Russo
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Despite its shortcomings, Lost & Found immerses us in a perturbing journey full of suspense and danger, taking us deep into the sinister corners of human trafficking. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 16, 2023
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4/10
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Bed Rest
(2022)
|
Miguel Calabria
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The film has a slow and predictable beginning, a script that uses the most well-known horror film clichés and doesn't offer anything new to the genre. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 16, 2023
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7/10
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The Mother
(2023)
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Emiliano Basile
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Though the film doesn't offer anything new to the genre, it finds in Jennifer López a relentless warrior akin to her male peers of yesteryear. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 16, 2023
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7/10
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El Despenador
(2021)
|
Emiliano Basile
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El Despenador is a charming trip through the Puna. its idiosyncrasy and revealing power hidden in the landscapes, fauna, and people's faces. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 15, 2023
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5/10
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Book Club: The Next Chapter
(2023)
|
Denise Pieniazek
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The story is less effective and funny than its predecessor... [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 12, 2023
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6/10
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¡Que viva México!
(2023)
|
José de Jesús Chávez Martínez
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¡Que viva México! may not be at the stature of other works by Luis Estrada, but it still aims to reflect the sociopolitical reality of the country... [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 10, 2023
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7/10
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Hatching
(2022)
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Miguel Calabria
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With its oppressive and gloomy atmosphere and its dark, social critique cocooned in body horror, Hatching will satisfy fans of the grotesque and unbridled horror of directors like Cronenberg. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 09, 2023
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6/10
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Lucy
(2014)
|
Alejandro Turdo
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Perhaps the intellectual side of the film arrives a little too late after so much action and does not withstand analysis, but it is enough to elevate a genre film born from an enormous What If... [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 09, 2023
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2/10
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Wrong Place
(2022)
|
Emiliano Basile
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It seems that the 'Die Hard' concept applies to all characters in this movie with a plot that leaves much to be desired. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 09, 2023
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7/10
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Las buenas compañías
(2023)
|
Juan Pablo Russo
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Las Buenas Compañías offers a singular perspective on the feminist movement and its influence on women, while simultaneously demonstrating how the biggest struggles directly impact people's lives. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 09, 2023
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6/10
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Knowing
(2009)
|
Emiliano Basile
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Here, normality is affected by tragedy and reality acquires a mystical sheen where the inexplicable takes over what's rational. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 09, 2023
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9/10
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Clorindo Testa
(2022)
|
Adrián Monserrat
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... A poetic labyrinth that reflects upon art and friendship. [Full review in Spanish]
Posted May 08, 2023
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