Written by Taylor Baker 76/100 La Llorona from Filmmaker Jayro Bustamante presents the storied myth of 'The Weeping Woman' against a modern framework of revenge. Julio Diaz plays Enrique, a former General standing trial--immobile in his wheelchair, for the genocide … Continue reading.
Tag: Taylor Baker
Episode 103: 1921 Retrospective: Orphans of the Storm / Destiny / The Phantom Carriage
"I am profoundly fascinated by cruelty, fear, horror and death. My films show my preoccupation with violence, the pathology of violence."Fritz Lang Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube This week … Continue reading.
The Secret in Their Eyes: A Collokino Conversation hosted by Jim Wilson
The Secret in Their Eyes Directed by Juan José Campanella, 2010 Jim Wilson: Hi, Taylor. Welcome to Collokino. Taylor Baker: Thanks for having me, Jim! This has been a long time coming. I’m glad we’re finally able to sync up … Continue reading.
Episode 102: Abbas Kiarostami: Certified Copy / Close Up / The Wind Will Carry Us
"I've often noticed that we are not able to look at what we have in front of us, unless it's inside a frame."Abbas Kiarostami Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube … Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 Review: The Fallout
Written by Taylor Baker 77/100 Yet another Directorial Debut from SXSW ‘21. The Fallout ranked among the top tier of the festival’s films and Megan Park is perhaps it’s the most exciting new filmmaker to have premiered at the festival. … Continue reading.
Episode 101: John Huston: The African Queen / Key Largo / The Asphalt Jungle
"The directing of a picture involves coming out of your individual loneliness and taking a controlling part in putting together a small world."John Huston Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube … Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 | Wrap Up Discussion with ForReel
https://youtu.be/qJRTTAVZbaU SXSW 2021 Wrap Up Discussion! Taylor and Thomas from ForReel fire up their mics and cameras once again to discuss the festival so far.… Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 Review: Language Lessons
Written by Taylor Baker 80/100 Natalie Morales’ Language Lessons exhibits remarkable effort. Her directorial debut is creative, kind, well written, takes measured risks, and is above all charming. It doesn’t only have a strong authentic voice, but there’s a certain … Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 | Mid-Festival Discussion with ForReel
https://youtu.be/Um0LSjfWnaE SXSW 2021 Mid-Festival Discussion! Taylor and Thomas from ForReel fire up their mics and cameras once again to discuss the festival so far.… Continue reading.
SXSW 2021 Review: Here Before
Written by Taylor Baker 55/100 Stacey Gregg’s Directorial Debut Here Before revolves around two neighboring families in a multifamily house in Northern Ireland. Andrea Riseborough’s Laura plays a grieving mother who begins to feel reality slip as she becomes acquainted … Continue reading.
