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NERUDA

January 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment

NERUDA

NERUDA is a rhapsody of juxtaposition and conundrum.  Pablo Larraín’s film takes historical episodes from a contentious time in the life of Chile’s beloved poet, fervent Communist, elected senator, and creates a fable of suitably Olympian proportions. And, yes, poetry. This is not, however, the sun-dappled poetry of pastoral idylls nor of chivalric love.  And… Read More »

Tagged With: based on a true story, Chile, Communist Party, manhunt, Neruda, politics

CRYSTAL FAIRY & THE MAGICAL CACTUS & 2012 — Michael Cera and Sebastian Silva Interview

August 12, 2016 By Leave a Comment

CRYSTAL FAIRY & THE MAGICAL CACTUS & 2012 — Michael Cera and Sebastian Silva Interview

I’m not quite sure how it happened, but while talking to Michael Cera and Sebastian Silva on June 7, 2013, the seeds of a movie project were born. Specifically, having John Hawkes play Charles Manson in a film produces by Cera and possibly directed by Silva. It started when I told Cera that if he… Read More »

Tagged With: Charles Manson, Chile, Gaby Hoffman, improvisation, magic cactus, mind-altering substance, road trip

Pablo Larrain Says NO

February 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment

Pablo Larrain Says NO

Pablo Larrain talks the perspective of time, the metaphor of equality, and why politics are always personal. NO is the story of how in 1988, a group of dedicated and media-savvy people took a sham election in Chile and turned it into a bloodless coup that remains the only modern example of removing a dictator… Read More »

Tagged With: advertising, based on a true story, Cannes, Chile, elections, Pinochet, referendum, stage to screen

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