Zama

Zama

El Deseo etc.

28 September 2017

Historical Drama

DVD
D+

Colonialism.  Director Lucrecia Martel adapted the novel by Antonio Di Benedetto

The Weasel's Tale AKA El cuento de las comadrejas

The Weasel's Tale AKA El cuento de las comadrejas

100 Bares etc.

16 May 2019

Comedy

DVD
B+

A sharp and delightful black comedy that plays with movie cliches with aplomb.  The performances in the small cast are great, too, and the house is gorgeous.  Juan José Campanella directed and co-wrote, and I'm stunned that this is the same man whose The Secret in Their Eyes AKA El secreto de sus ojos (2009) I gave an F- to!

Tapas

Tapas

Castelao Productions

13 May 2005

Dramedy
DVD
C+

I kept waiting for this to click with me and for all the stories to connect, but neither happened.  Still, I wasn't bored.  José Corbacho and Juan Cruz co-directed and co-wrote.

The Secret in Their Eyes AKA El secreto de sus ojos

The Secret in Their Eyes AKA El secreto de sus ojos

Haddock Films etc.

13 August 2009

Crime Drama

DVD
F-

Not only is this about a cold case of a rape-murder, but everyone in the movie seems to have a sick sense of humor.  Director Juan José Campanella co-adapted the novel La pregunta de sus ojos (The Question in Their Eyes by Eduardo Sacheri.

My Best Friend (2018) AKA Mi mejor amigo

My Best Friend (2018) AKA Mi mejor amigo

Studio Unknown

8 November 2018

Drama

DVD
C-

Two very different teens meet and presumably things turn tragic.  Martín Deus wrote and directed.

The Motorcycle Diaries

The Motorcycle Diaries

Focus Features etc.

15 January 2004

Historical Drama

DVD
C-

Che Guevara, the early years, based on his book.  Walter Salles directed.

I Don't Know What Your Eyes Have Done to Me

I Don't Know What Your Eyes Have Done to Me

Studio Unknown

2003

Documentary

DVD
C-

Directors Lorena Muñoz and Sergio Wolf go in pursuit of information about a Tango singer.

Conversations with Mom AKA Conversaciones con mamá

Conversations with Mom AKA Conversaciones con mamá
Primer Plano Film Group
15 April 2004
Dramedy
DVD
C-

I almost liked the interaction between the middle-aged guy and his elderly mom, but when he was pressured into kicking her out of the apartment, I liked them both less.  Santiago Carlos Oves wrote and directed.  The 2000s are now the first decade to reach 100 on this blog.

Cenizas del Paraiso AKA Ashes of Paradise

Cenizas del Paraiso AKA Ashes of Paradise
Studio Unknown
7 August 1997
Crime Drama
DVD
D-

I was mildly interested in the mystery, but I couldn't get past the gory opening of a suicide followed by a young man lugging a dead woman down the stairs.  Marcelo Piñeyro directed and co-wrote.

El Juego de Arcibel AKA Arcibel's Game

El Juego de Arcibel AKA Arcibel's Game
Distribution Company Sudamericana
29 May 2003
Drama
DVD
C-

An odd movie where a chess columnist becomes a political prisoner in a nonexistent South American country.  Alberto Lecchi directed and co-wrote.