Tag Archives: Javier Bardem

the capitalist stepfather (film: ‘El buen patrón – Fernando León de Aranoa, 2021)

Many who have worked in a capitalist firm have heard the phrase obsessively uttered by Julio Blanco, the main hero of ‘El buen patrón‘ (the title is translated into English as ‘The Good Boss‘), the 2021 film by the Spanish … Continue reading

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memories of the lover of a drug lord (film: Loving Pablo – Fernando León de Aranoa, 2017)

I have thefeeling that I have an advantage over many other viewers of ‘Loving Pablo‘, the film co-written and directed in 2017 by the Spanish film-maker Fernando León de Aranoa. I have not seen any other film or series that … Continue reading

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is this really a Ridley Scott movie? (film: The Counselor – Ridley Scott, 2013)

A commission of inquiry should be set up to determine how it is possible that a film that gathers such a collection of talents as ‘The Counselor‘ can disappoint to such an extent. The director is Ridley Scott the author … Continue reading

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realism and surrealism (film: Biutiful – Alejandro G. Iñárritu, 2010)

The films directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu are never trivial. Viewers can always expect unique perspectives and original cinematic visions. ‘Biutiful‘ released on screens in 2010 is a good example. It is a realistic film with a strong social touch, … Continue reading

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love pentagon (Film: Carne tremula – Pedro Almodovar, 1997)

Watching any film by Pedro Almodóvar is an enriching experience, an experience that teaches the viewers some new things about cinema and some new things about life. Live Flesh (“Carne tremula” in Spanish) is not exception. It is a film about … Continue reading

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