Category: Best of Film

The Disappearance of Shere Hite: Rediscovering a Feminist Icon

November 30, 2023

Nicole Newnham directed and produced “The Disappearance of Shere Hite,” a film that explores the life and activism of Shere Hite, author of “The Hite Report.” The report, published in 1976, was a controversial study on female sexuality that triggered societal uproar. After facing unfair backlash, Hite relocated to Europe, continuing her efforts but never returning to the US. Newnham was inspired to make the film after reading Hite’s obituary, viewing it as a crucial story about preserving progress in women’s rights. … More The Disappearance of Shere Hite: Rediscovering a Feminist Icon

Past Lives: An Ode to a Childhood Crush

November 15, 2023

Past Lives, a film by debutant director Celine Song, is receiving favorable reviews. The film is enchanting at many levels: the story, the acting, and the dialogues. It is also a glimpse into South Korean culture versus America, the continent (USA and Canada). Released in January 2023, Past Lives is a romantic drama film by … More Past Lives: An Ode to a Childhood Crush

Muy Sexy la “Extraña Forma de Vida,” de Almodóvar

October 1, 2023

Por Lupita Franco PeimbertPeriodista Digital de Cultura y Artes (California) – Muy pocos cineastas tienen la capacidad de transformar la repetida historia de un reencuentro, como lo hace el español Pedro Almodóvar en “Strange Way of Life” que podría traducirse como “Extraña Forma de Vida.” El director cuenta, en una película corta, el amorío entre … More Muy Sexy la “Extraña Forma de Vida,” de Almodóvar

“Sansón y Yo”, te enseña a no juzgar antes de entender la vida de los otros

March 1, 2023

Sansón va a la cárcel a los 19 años y le dan una sentencia de vida después de haber sido declarado culpable por la muerte de dos personas a balazos. Aunque, una vez te enteras de los detalles… … More “Sansón y Yo”, te enseña a no juzgar antes de entender la vida de los otros

5 Most Romantic Films of All Times

February 13, 2023

these five films are frequently cited by film critics, historians, and moviegoers as some of the most romantic films ever made. … More 5 Most Romantic Films of All Times

Elephant Whisperers, The Sweetest Film

February 9, 2023

This documentary took me by surprise. It is the sweetest. … More Elephant Whisperers, The Sweetest Film

Bardo: An Eccentric Journey for the Seasoned Eye

February 4, 2023

With Bardo, Iñárritu presents a surreal, at times “pue digne de foi” story packaged as a work of art. … More Bardo: An Eccentric Journey for the Seasoned Eye

Mostly British Film Festival in SF this February

January 17, 2023

The Mostly British Film Festival is around the corner and promises to bring delightful stories to San Francisco, Feb 9-16, 2023. … More Mostly British Film Festival in SF this February

FINALLY: Pinocchio is on Netflix

December 9, 2022

The “Pinocchio” by Guillermo del Toro was made with stop-motion, an animated film technique that creates magical storytellling. … More FINALLY: Pinocchio is on Netflix

The Good About “Bad Axe,” Is With The Family

November 29, 2022

David Siev follows his family during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing the effect of Trump’s hate speech and the impact of participating in Black Lives Matter; the documentary also shows the decisions this Asian-Mexican-American family had to make, forced by the COVID-19 closures. They live in Bad Axe, Michigan, which is majorly caucasian, and own a … More The Good About “Bad Axe,” Is With The Family

Brasilian tribe fights for their land in The Territory

May 4, 2022

THE TERRITORY provides an immersive on-the-ground look at the tireless fight of the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau people against the encroaching deforestation brought by farmers and illegal settlers in the Brazilian Amazon (National Geographic). … More Brasilian tribe fights for their land in The Territory

Netflix Film: “2 Hearts” Wins the Heart

September 26, 2021

By Lupita Franco Peimbert Almost ready to give up looking for something inspiring on Netflix on a Saturday night, there came 2 Hearts. The story shows the life a young man was supposed to live and a grown-up man who was given another chance. The film was underpromoted that night in late September when I … More Netflix Film: “2 Hearts” Wins the Heart

NASRIN, The Struggle of a Political Prisoner, Streaming at Hulu on June 15 – #FreeNasrin

June 12, 2021

By Lupita Franco Peimbert The world is learning more about Nasrin Sotoudeh, the fearless attorney whose fight for women and human rights, and for the rights of imprisoned activists in Irán has placed her behind bars since June 2018. She was sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes by Iranian authorities, in a ruling … More NASRIN, The Struggle of a Political Prisoner, Streaming at Hulu on June 15 – #FreeNasrin

CINE: Te Llevo Conmigo (I Carry You With Me), en salas de cine este Julio 2021

June 11, 2021

Por Lupita Franco Peimbert A principios de Julio del 2021 llegará a salas cinematográficas de San Francisco y otras ciudades la película “Te Llevo Conmigo,” (I Carry You With Me). Es una película en español (con subtítulos en Inglés) que despertó ovaciones en importantes festivales de cine. Se ganó el premio de Audiencia en el … More CINE: Te Llevo Conmigo (I Carry You With Me), en salas de cine este Julio 2021

Impactante el documental sobre la prisionera política iraní NASRIN, en Hulu a partir del 15 de Junio

June 9, 2021

Por Lupita Franco Peimbert Esta película no es para entretener, sino para abrir los ojos a las injusticias en Irán; y en especial para que conozcas a Nasrin Sotoudeh, una abogada de derechos humanos encarcelada desde el 2018, en una cárcel catalogada como un infierno. La cárcel Evin, ubicada al norte de Tehran, es el sitio … More Impactante el documental sobre la prisionera política iraní NASRIN, en Hulu a partir del 15 de Junio

Berlin and Beyond: The Drive-In Experience at Fort Mason

May 27, 2021

This article is about my simple observations during two recent visits to Fort Mason, for the drive-in film experience presented by the Berlin and Beyond Film Festival. Based in San Francisco, the festival is happening May 25 through May 30, 2021. As it reaches its 25th anniversary this year, the festival is doing a great … More Berlin and Beyond: The Drive-In Experience at Fort Mason