This documentary follows the formation of a housing cooperative among the inhabitants of La Lechería, who came to buy land in Mataderos to build decent housing. After years of organization and work, events precipitate: the eviction of the property arrives and with it, the promise of government compensation. But the residents of Mataderos form a front to reject the new residents as “villeros”, with a press campaign and attacks.
If you were to watch it on streaming when you have nothing to do, it’s still probably a giant waste of time, but you could do far worse. Paying $18 for a movie ticket and who knows how much for concessions turns this from an exercise in boredom to an exercise in frustration.
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.
It: Welcome to Derry proves you can have rich representation, real humanity, and still fully enjoy Pennywise terrifying kids in sewers.
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my readings will reveal, they could be interpreted as transgender stories.
From the cinematography to the script to the acting, Sorry, Baby is undoubtedly one of the best films of the year.
