The home invasion film is a sub-genre of horror that taps directly into the anxiety of not being safe even in the most familiar and
Tag: Spanish cinema
Film review – Biutiful (2010)
Uxbal (Javier Bardem) is a morally complex man living in poverty in Barcelona, attempting to raise his children on his own. He can see the
Film review – Agora (2009)
After science fiction and horror, one of the genres with the most potential to allegorically explore contemporary issues is the historical drama. Exploring the ideological
An interview with Fernando Trueba, the director of The Dancer and the Thief
Spanish director Fernando Trueba’s previous films have included the Latin Jazz documentary Calle 54 and the Academy Award winning Belle Époque. His latest film The
Film review – The Orphanage (2007)
The Orphanage is a stylish Spanish horror/drama produced by Pan’s Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro and directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, first time feature film
