‘La Máquina’: ‘Creed’ Meets ‘Y Tu Mamá También’ In This Hulu’s New Sport Drama
Hulu’s new Spanish-language series ‘La Máquina’ (2024) is a visually striking, dark dramedy that masterfully blends campy, over-the-top elements with moments of psychological tension. Set primarily in Mexico, the show follows an aging boxer and his crafty manager as...
A Tribute to ‘Metropolis’: Fritz Lang’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece that Kicked Off an Entire Genre (and Inspired Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’)
The most magical experience I’ve ever had watching a movie wasn’t in a regular movie theater. It used to be a movie theater, but today it’s the home of my hometown symphony: the beautiful Jacobs Music Center in downtown San Diego. Once a Fox Theatre movie palace,...
Forged in Fire and Ice: How Reykjavik International Film Festival Found Its Identity as LA Outfest Collapses
Film festivals are more than just screenings—they’re experiences that embody the culture and spirit of their host cities. Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) has emerged as a prime example of how festivals can thrive by embracing a unique identity. While the...
Making a Biopic: Out of Truth and Fiction
Over the years, filmmakers – whether they are auteurs or not – tend to stay true to the written source materials as much as possible whenever they direct biographical films. Sometimes they even choose to take creative endeavors of adding a little bit of narrative...
