Cinephilic Ramblings

This disturbing and extremely troubling story about a family of cannibals in Mexico City has echoes of early George Romero zombie pictures, complete with stomach churning violence and biting social commentary. 

Such an amazing movie. From the meticulously choreographed long-takes to the script’s free-flowing, poetic and often hilarious dialogue, to the film’s beautiful representation of Mexico, “Y Tu Mamá También” is a film of incredible feats. This last viewing cements its place as one of my favorite films of all time. No scene in a film quite matches the magic of the final bar encounter leading up to Marco Antonio Solis’ “Si No Te Hubieras Ido.”

This film was everything I did and didn’t want it to be. The crossfades from Frida’s paintings to actual scenes were pretty incredible though. 

Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón’s first feature is a fun, social satire that highlights the promise this director would later fulfill with 2001’s, “Y Tu Mamá También.” While the film does suffer from some awkward pacing issues, its sense of humor, charismatic performances and stunning cinematography, all help the movie charm its way past its more serious flaws. Read Ryan F. Long’s essay for the Criterion release.