The Chaperone is remarkable. A young, rebellious girl from Wichita, Kansas, is set to be in New York City to study dance and to audition for a prestigious modern dance company, but her parents won’t let her go alone but rather be accompanied by a Chaperone who can ensure decorum. It is the 1920’s after … More The Chaperone is Remarkable!
Several friends at Oakland’s KTOP produced “Evolutionary Blues,” a film that, among other things, acknowledges the enormous musical contribution of Africans and African Americans who, after moving to the West Coast, nurtured a spirited musical scene where performing was cathartic and healing. The early migrants poured their sorrows and hopes and joy to the instruments … More West Oakland’s Evolutionary Blues
If Beal Street Could Talk
Are they…? Or Are they not? #Itlooksliketruelove
Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody, wins the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role #Oscars2019
Green Book #OscarBestFilm shows our commonality and the power of understanding.
Alfonso Cuarón and his team of actors and film production crews are taking one of the 2019 Oscars home for ROMA. The acclaimed film tells the story of Cleo a Mixteco woman from Oaxaca who raised him. She was a domestic worker in Mexico City’s Roma neighborhood where he grew up in the 60’s. (LF)
Mujer Soltera Podcast #13 Curiosamente, la película Roma te habla también de las mujeres solas. Hazle clic aquí: ROMA y las mujeres además de Yalitzia Aparicio. Este episodio es parte del Podcast en Español “Mujer Soltera”, by Lupita Franco Peimbert.
As Needed (Quanto Basta) abre el Festival del Nuevo Cinema Italiano en San Francisco. El festival toma lugar en el Vogue Theatre, del 30 de Noviembre al 2 de Diciembre del 2018.k As Needed (Quanto Basta) es una cinta con candor que logra levantar el espíritu. Un chef malhumorado termina siendo el mentor de un … More “Quanto Basta” La historia del chico italiano que quiere ser chef.
Why The Nobel Peace Prize Nadia Murad’s Story Matters. By Lupita Franco In her early 20s, Nadia Murad had the dreams most young women have, whether in small towns or large cities; basically she wanted to have a future and a life. In her own words, “I wanted to grow up and be a hairdresser … More A Must-Watch Documentary: On Her Shoulders
(Film) – As expected, a French film depicting the 60’s must be dramatic, very much. Godard Mon Amour makes such drama and Jean-Luc Godard’s suffering somewhat funny, somewhat thoughtful. The moments of historical relevance such as the protests in Paris, and the beauty of the south of France -because of the Cannes Festival, definitely add … More Godard Mon Amour is French Love.
The San Francisco Film Festival continues through April 17. Watch a movie. Leave your job early. … More Leave Your Job and Watch a Movie.
(Film) – With 183 films, a tribute to Charlize Theron (Tully) and Wayne Wang (Smoke), and interesting conversations, the San Francisco International Film Festival will take place from April 4-17 in a variety of venues in the City (Castro, Dolby, Roxie, and other,) and at the BAMPFA in Berkeley and Grand Lake Theater in Oakland. … More The San Francisco International Film Festival Runs April 4-17.
By Lupita Peimbert — On a night filled with elegance and eloquent speeches, several of the Oscar Awards went to Mexican immigrants and culture. Maybe it is just me, and my Latino-tendencies, but it seems like Hollywood recognizes the contributions of Mexican Immigrants to the United States of America, both in artistry but also in … More Hollywood Stands for Mexican Immigrants.
By Lupita Peimbert (Film) – She was a Hollywood actress of immense beauty; she was considered a bombshell because of the sexually she emanated. But for being pretty and sexy she paid the price that beautiful and sexy women have paid for centuries in societies led by unevolved, controlling young and old men: she was … More Why Every Pretty Woman Must See the Film About Hedy Lamarr.
By Lupita Peimbert (Film) – A film with the right amount of tension, raw emotions, and camera movement. A woman who up until then had a happy life and a happy family loses everything in an instant after a bomb explodes killing her husband Nuri and son Rocco. She wants the killers to be punished. … More A Woman’s Rage – In The Fade
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