While its runtime stretches the audience’s patience somewhat, Official Competition is largely successful in its meta-commentary on the nature of art and artists.
August is not the prime month for sitting in a windowless room inside an entertainment complex for two to four hours of film. Which makes it all the more impressive that Keiron Self has found some timely content!
[wpdevart_youtube]slW5bh11JBc[/wpdevart_youtube] Pain and Glory **** Dir: Pedro Almodovar Starring: Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz, Julieta Serrano (Spain, 15 1hr 53mins) The latest from Spanish director Pedro Almodovar is a nuanced, subtle …
[wpdevart_youtube]L68mUxKuAnA[/wpdevart_youtube] Everybody Knows *** Dir: Asgar Farhardi Starring: Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem (Spain, 15, 2hrs 12 mins) A slow-burning Spanish drama that showcases some fine acting to paper over …