Best Latin American Films of 2022
Instead of the generic “favorite films of the year” list, MANO film critic Alejandro A. Riera gives a rundown of the best Latin American films of the year released either theatrically or via streaming.
Interview With Fernando Trueba, Director of ‘Memories of My Father’
Fernando Trueba’s latest film, ‘Memories of My Father’ (El olvido que seremos), has traveled a long, winding road to movie theaters in the United States. MANO recently spoke with the Spanish director about the film, his work, Brazilian music, and more.
Film Review: Iñárritu’s ‘Bardo’ & del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ‘Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths’ and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ are currently playing in select theaters (check your local listings), with ‘Pinocchio’ streaming on Netflix December 9 and ‘Bardo’ December 16.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Falls Way Short of Its Potential
By skipping through its emotional content for the sake of big-screen excitement and reinforcing a patriarchal message at the end, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ ends up being just another mediocre addition to an ever-growing line of films and TV series that, just like a Big Mac, may be delicious and filling but isn’t fulfilling.
Film Review: Bolivia’s ‘Utama’ & Venezuela’s ‘The Box’
November is a huge month for Latin American and Latino cinema in this country, beginning this week with the theatrical release of Alejandro Loayza Grisi’s visually stunning feature debut ‘Utama’ and Lorenzo Vigas’ ‘The Box.’
‘Raymond & Ray’: Interview With Filmmaker Rodrigo García
Film critic Alejandro A. Riera speaks with Rodrigo García, director of ‘Raymond & Ray’ featuring Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke, which premiered in select theaters last Friday and is streaming on Apple TV+. García also happens to be the son of the late literary icon, Gabriel García Márquez, and his legendary wife, Mercedes Barcha.
A Preview of the 58th Chicago International Film Festival
A look at some of the most enticing movies at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival, which runs through Sunday, October 23.
In ‘Imaginary Country,’ Chile’s Guzmán Captures Revolution He’s Been Waiting For
In his new, vibrant, and urgent documentary, ‘My Imaginary Country,’ Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán returns to the streets of his native Santiago, where a second revolution is brewing, one without any leaders or ideologies, born out of the frustration of a people tired of being ignored and abused by the powers that be.
