Everett Mansur 10/30/23 Everett Mansur 10/30/23

The Spirit of the Beehive

Erice’s tactful breakdown of fascist ideals and culture in The Spirit of the Beehive takes this film from being just a charming, if tragic, coming-of-age tale and makes it into something great, an critique of a modern political regime against the backdrop of a charming, if tragic, coming-of-age tale.

Everett Mansur 10/19/23 Everett Mansur 10/19/23

Tristana

Deneuve’s leading performance and the overall visual achievement of Buñuel’s film allow Tristana to transcend its predictable trappings and become a great film that champions the cause of wronged women in all walks of life.

Everett Mansur 6/8/23 Everett Mansur 6/8/23

Volver

Volver is a beautifully cast, well-acted, gorgeously directed triumph of a film about women and their relationships and overcoming abuse through community and family, making it one of Almodóvar’s best and one of the Greatest Films of All Time.

Everett Mansur 5/4/23 Everett Mansur 5/4/23

Parallel Mothers

The story that Almodóvar places at the heart of Parallel Mothers is powered by his two leads – Cruz and Smit – and serves to enrapture the audience in such a way that the film’s place among the Greatest Films of All Time is undeniable.

The Spirit of the Beehive

Tristana

Volver

Parallel Mothers

EXPLORE

Details

FOLLOW