"Youth" is a movie where every character is complex and rich. A film in which every image has the viewer in rapture. A film in which we can connect with every moment, not only as we look out toward what our future holds, but also in how even our smallest actions in the present can change our outlook on life.
As the year comes to a close Latin Post will begin looking at the best in film in 2015. This year has been a banner year for Latinos in cinema as many films have taken top prizes at international film festivals, starred in high profile films or had breakout performances. Here is a list of the accomplishments in cinema for Latinos.
"The Good Dinosaur" may not be the most revolutionary film by the company but it is surely a family friendly film that will likely resonate with audiences. You will be shed tears while watching this movie. Count on it.
HBO is set to unveil its latest documentary, "The Latin Explosion: A New Experience," which aims to capture the history of prominent Latinos in US history.
Making films on real life events or real life people is always a challenge, especially if the events are not well documented in the media, there is a lack of footage of the real life person or the person involved in the event is dead.
While Riggen's intentions are honest, "The 33" misses on a few angles. While the final moments of the film are some of the most tense and riveting, it might not be the fulfilling experience of the recent event as some might hope.
"Sand Dollars" may not get nominated for the Oscar but it reflects the power of Latin American cinema through the subtleties of story. The film is a drama that will leave audiences yearning for more once it is over.
Is "Spectre" better than "Skyfall" or "Casino Royale?" Depends on what you are expecting really. If you are expecting another ground breaking film, then you will surely be disappointed. If you are looking for more of a hyper-charged throwback with more gravity-defying stunts mixed in with a bit more romance, then "Spectre" will surely not disappointed.
