SDLFF Dispatch #3 – “Bonsái” & “La espera”

“They can’t all be good,” is a mantra that any regular attendee of film festivals must adopt as they shuffle from show to show, because there are inevitably low points at even the most prestigious of fests. Having seen three strong films in a row at SDLFF, however, I started to second guess that general rule – perhaps I could make it through a dozen-plus movies without disliking any of them. Crazier things have happened. But that thought didn’t last long, as the next two… [Read more]

SDLFF Dispatch #2 – “Urte berri on, amona!”

I’m about to head down to SDLFF for another evening of viewings, but first I must highlight a selection I just watched on screener. Telmo Esnal’s Urte berri on, amona! screens tonight and tomorrow night; if you’re in the area and don’t mind your movies weird, don’t even think about skipping this one. [Read more]

SDLFF 2012: Dispatch #1 – “El páramo” & “El dedo”

While the bulk of film bloggers are convening in Austin for South by Southwest, I remain here in San Diego covering the city’s 19^th annual Latino Film Festival, which boasts its own fair share of promising features, documentaries, and shorts. This is my first time attending the event, but with fellow San Diego Film Critics Society member and SDLFF programmer Glenn Heath to steer me right, I anticipate I will discover quite a few good films throughout the fest’s duration… [Read more]