"Spare Parts'" final half hour, arguably its most interesting, is also its most predictable and not until the final epilogue, which details these characters' outcomes, does the viewer actually feel invested in the four teenagers. There is no doubt that the intentions (aside from the horrific McDonald's commercial) are sincere in highlighting the achievement of Latinos. But unfortunately this film offers nothing new that has not been seen before. Clocking in at almost two hours, the movie almost feels like it is being forced down the viewer's throats as a way to make people feel sorry for Latinos rather than celebrate their greatness. Any attempts at cultural authenticity falter because the film relies so heavily on the tired stereotypes to represent its characters. There was certainly a great story here, but the execution is as poor as it gets making "Spare Parts" live up to its title as another throwaway movie.
The Academy Awards may be all the rage of awards season, but Spaniards also get to enjoy their own ceremony honoring the best in film. A few days ago, the nominations for the Goya Awards, known as Los Premios Goya, were announced. The winners will be selected on Feb. 8, a few weeks before the Oscars announce their big victors.
With such films as "Spare Parts," "Gloria," "Wild Tales" and "McFarland USA" on the horizon, 2015 looks primed to be another year where Latin American cinema gets its rightful place alongside more mainstream fare. But is Latino cinema slated to be a big box office success?
Guatemalan-born actor Oscar Isaac is one of the most biggest rising stars of modern time and he is slated to star in "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens." The actor has been very outspoken when asked about the big project and recently address the growing speculation and rumors circulating around the project.
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt married his girlfriend Tasha McCauley in a private ceremony at their home on Dec. 20. The 33-year old "500 Days of Summer" star, known to be shy about revealing details of his private life, confirmed the news via his publicist, Erica Gray.
What were Latin Post.com film writer David Salazar's favorite films of 2014? Here is a run down including the honorable mentions which include "The Imitation Game," "A Most Wanted Man," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "Inherent Vice" and others.
"Star Episode VII: The Force Awakens" is less than a year away and fans have already initiated their tremendous speculation after the release of the new trailer. That only intensified when a number of collectible cards revealed the names of the film's protagonists. But no character name has created more intense discussion than Kylo Ren.
A film is the union of all its parts to create a glorious whole. But a lot of people know that certain elements of a film can stand above others and carry a film. One of these elements is the lead actor or actress. A great performance from an actor can make a film an instant classic. Every nuance, every detail can make for a fascinating study in and of itself.
As part of the "Best in Film in 2014" series, film writers David and Francisco Salazar take a look at their favorite performances by a lead actor this year.
People who enjoy the fart jokes, man-children, homophobic slurs, stereotypes, cliches and objectifying women in movies will probably get a kick out of "The Interview." But those wondering what the big fuss is all about will probably leave their respective viewing experience wondering why they wasted their time in the first place.
More than a cautionary tale, "A Most Violent Year" almost condemns the impossibility of ideals such as the heroic American Dream. While the film shows that this dream is attainable, it lambasts any notion that it can be achieved without making certain concessions. And this is where this film, which takes many cues from Francis Ford Coppolla's great "Godfather" films, connects itself most fully with those two great films. To fulfill the American Dream, compromises must be made. And these aren't always the ones we feel most comfortable making.
The artistic merit of a film always relies on every single piece coming together if not perfectly, then suitably. Acting in film works in the same way. Even though the lead characters are expected to carry entire films, they also need the supporting casts (assuming they exist) to add emotional depth and layers to each and every story. And in some cases (or many really), the supporting cast members manage to steal away the spotlight with the color or dimension that they add. This installment takes a look at the supporting actor performance by a male that stood out most in 2014 to writers David and Francisco Salazar.
The bizarre nature of "Big Eyes'" story and its actual outcomes is perfect for cinematic adaptation and Burton has certainly showcased his way with the material. While the film's tone might feel unbalanced at times, there is no denying that at its best, it is cracking entertainment. And this only adds to the discussion at the core of the film - is art's greatest value in its personal expression or its commercial viability? This film in and of itself can certainly fit right into that conversation when juxtaposed with its creator's output.
Christian Bale stars in the new Terrence Malik film "Knight of Cups." Christian Bale has played an eclectic amount of roles from Moses in the most recent "Exodus: Gods and Kings," to a serial killer in "American Psycho," just to name a few.
Since the beginning of cinema, music has played a crucial role in the viewing experience. As part of Latin Post's "Best of 2014: Film Edition" we will now celebrate two of the most notable film scores of the year:
From playing loyal, easy going Angel Bautista on "Dexter" to ruthless gangster Sal Maroni on the hit TV show "Gotham", David Zayas has worn many hats. Now, Latin Post interviews the award-winning Puerto Rican acting star about his latest role in the upcoming movie "Annie," in theaters on Friday, Dec. 19.
Fans of HBO's fantasy drama "Game of Thrones" thwarted the premium cable network's plans to have the latest teaser trailer expire after a single viewing by posting the 10-second spot to YouTube, where it has been watched more than a million times.
First Look Movie trailers: Star of 'Captain America' and 'The Avengers' Chris Evans is playing an obsessed writer. The girl on fire, Anna Kendrick stars in 'The Last Five Years,' a Broadway-to-film adaptation. And Ewan McGregor plays Jesus and the Devil in "Last Days in the Desert.'
