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Vote: The 10 Best From Pedro Almodóvar

by Robin Write, posted in Director

#DirectorsWeekend – #PedroAlmodovar – Friday August 11th – Sunday August 13h

I’m not sure where to start with Pedro Almodóvar – in thought, in admiration, what to watch next, which film of his is my new favorite, those performances, those women, that human touch, that sensual tone, those mischievous (mis)adventures. I recall the right at then end of the 80s, discovering this Spanish filmmaker, he felt so grown up to me, so seductive, I was eager to watch his movies, but almost felt I was not supposed to. Through  my film-loving journey from there, it has not been difficult at all to continue to call Almodóvar one of the greatest.

So then, let’s lavish ourselves in the aura of his many, many varied works of art on film. It’s time to vote once again, select the 10 favorite / best Pedro Almodóvar films – no easy task that – in preparation for the next Directors’ Weekend were the results of the 10 Best will be published, among many other Almodóvar discussions, film-watching, and writing.

Comments are now open below for all your naughty, motherly, emotional declarations.

Festival de Cannes 70: Volver, 2006

by Robin Write, posted in Cannes

A sunny shout-out to 70 winners at the Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the 70th event which is just around the corner – in no particular order.

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No stranger to the Cannes Film Festival himself, this year’s jury president Pedro Almodóvar brought the magnetic Volver to the event, a consistently brilliant filmmaker, his latest venture was a chip off the old block while still appearing fresh and vibrant. Proving once again he knows how to tell stories about women better than most in the business. Almodóvar was awarded the Best Screenplay prize at the festival, deservedly so as he continues to surprize us. Also, the jury came to the conclusion that although there was no official ensemble prize, the Best Actress award would be in fact handed to the female cast of Volver – so Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Yohana Cobo, Lola Dueñas, Chus Lampreave, and Blanca Portillo were all declared as winners. It was a fitting honor, there hasn’t been a collection of talented women performing at this level in a single motion picture for years.