In mid-2016, almost two thousand inmates obtained the benefit of probation. Some of them were participating in an artistic workshop held in the Valparaíso prison. Through various artistic techniques they deepened their poetic voices, opening new spaces for artistic and cultural manifestations in a sector permanently excluded by society.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.
The latest installment in the beloved media franchise is a unique stylized mesh of humor and heart.
Netflix’s new rom-com, Voicemails for Isabelle (dir. Leah McKendrick), isn’t just heartwarming, funny, and an achievement in female directing - it’s also an instant classic. Following 20-something aspiring baker Jill (Zoey Deutch), Voicemails for Isabelle tells a story of grief, self-discovery, and fateful connections. Ever since her beloved sister Izzy’s (Ciara Bravo) death, Jill has been leaving her hilarious, extremely TMI voicemails about her chaotic love life and miserable day job as a prep cook. Little does she know that a handsome and unsatisfied real estate agent in her hometown has inherited the number and practically fallen in love with her by listening to her stories.
The newest Pedro Almodóvar movie, Pain and Glory, focuses on an aging and debilitated filmmaker, Salvador Mallo (played by Antonio Banderas) reflecting on his life in his old age.
Falling in love with 'Rocketman" all over again.
Telling a story about the French and Indian Wars from the perspective of the British prioritizes the perspective of the colonizers.
