Tag: 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 Film Review | Love, Memory and Destiny

November 15, 2023

A thoughtful review of Past Lives, exploring memory, immigration, identity, love, and the lives we imagine we might have lived. … More Past Lives Film Review | Love, Memory and Destiny

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

Bardo: An Eccentric Vision for the Discerning Viewer

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 Vision for the Discerning Viewer

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

Guillermo del Toro en San Francisco

November 10, 2022

Platiqué brevemente con el director de cine Guillermo del Toro sobre Pinocchio, la cinta producida por Netflix que estará en salas selectas en Noviembre para luego tenerla en Netflix a partir del 9 de Diciembre. Del Toro vino a esta ciudad a recibir un premio de parte del Festival de Cine de San Francisco, SFFilm. … More Guillermo del Toro en San Francisco

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

#StayingAtHome —These 5 Films Will Melt Your Heart and Make You Smile.

April 4, 2020

By Lupita Franco Peimbert. Most of us are looking for things to do while staying at home because of #COVID-19, and in the process, we are realizing we could spend the rest of our lives catching up with the memories and experiences we’ve had. Unforgettable films are a big part of the treasure trunk we … More #StayingAtHome —These 5 Films Will Melt Your Heart and Make You Smile.

The Tech Heroes Who Couldn’t Find The Magic Wand

April 21, 2019

    GENERAL MAGIC (Film Review) – A group of engineers, designers, and the like, worked to create something trascendental in the Silicon Valley of the 90’s. They had talent, insight, experience and more importantly, investors. There was synergy, camaraderie, focus and dedication. The product they were to invent was supposed to change people at … More The Tech Heroes Who Couldn’t Find The Magic Wand

Roma Wins the Oscar for Best Foreign Film

February 24, 2019

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)

ROMA Te Habla También de las Mujeres Solas

February 18, 2019

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.

A Must-Watch Documentary: On Her Shoulders

October 19, 2018

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

Godard Mon Amour is French Love.

April 13, 2018

(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.

Why Every Pretty Woman Must See the Film About Hedy Lamarr.

February 19, 2018

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.

A Woman’s Rage – In The Fade

December 26, 2017

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

“Coco” Is a Dream Come True!

November 25, 2017

By Lupita Franco Peimbert (Film) – Coco, the story of a kid desperate to become a musician despite his family’s strong opposition, is one inspiring story.  It is the saga of those daring to follow their dreams no matter how far away they seem from reality. But Coco offers a lot more than that. It … More “Coco” Is a Dream Come True!