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New Latin American Cinema

Fuse Film Review: “Natural Sciences” — A Journey into the Argentinian Lower Depths

Written and directed by feature film newcomer Matais Lucchesi, Natural Sciences is a cautionary tale: be careful what you wish for.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Matais Lucchesi, Museum of Fine Art, Natural Sciences, New Latin American Cinema, Paul Dervis

Film Review: “Voice Over” — It’s All in the Chilean Family

Director Cristián Jiménez treats the melodramatic proceedings with an ironic sense of humor that manages to keep the maudlin at bay.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Cristián Jiménez, Latin American Cinema, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Fine Arts Film, New Latin American Cinema, Paul Dervis, Voice Over

Film Review: “Casa Grande” – When the 1% Takes a Tumble

In this powerful film, writer-director Fellipe Barbosa asks a number of pointed political and social questions about traumatic transitions.

By: Paul Dervis Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Boston, Casa Grande, Fellipe Barbosa, Museum of Fine Arts, New Latin American Cinema, Paul Dervis

Film Review: “Obra” — A Dark Visual Dynamo from Brazil

The enduring curse of the past is not a new subject; it is Obra’s compelling visuals that make it special.

By: Paul Dervis Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Brazilian cinema, Gregorio Graziosi, New Latin American Cinema, Obra, Paul Dervis

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