Hollywood has lots of explosions, big budgets and even bigger stars to bring attention to its offerings. But all the money in the world doesn’t guarantee a good film (*cough* *cough* Battlefield Earth), and a lack thereof doesn’t mean a film can’t capture the imaginations of its audience. There are plenty of great movies made on independent budgets, outside of Hollywood or even the United States, or that get straight-to-dvd releases. In this edition of "Off the Radar," we take check out the Criterion Blu-ray release of M (starring Peter Lorre), Max and Mary (starring Toni Collette and Philip Seymour Hoffman), and Entre Nos (starring Paola Mendoza, Sebastian Villada, Laura Montana, and Anthony Chisholm). Entre Nos DVD Entre Nos is a touching tale about a Columbian immigrant, Mariana (Paola Mendoza), who follows her husband with their two children to New York City on her husband’s whim,...
- 9/13/2010
- by Bill Jones
- BuzzFocus.com
Have you ever heard of David Riker’s 1998 film The City? This half-film, half-social experiment mixed actual immigrants (their legal status is anyone’s guess) with professional actors to put forward a semi-authentic experience cloaked by a conventional storyline. Watching Entre Nos, written and directed by Gloria Le Morte and Paola Mendoza, who also stars as the lead Mariana, I could not shake the feeling that I’ve seen it all before, better executed and more resonant. Entre Nos is an intimate character study that never rises above simply showcasing the day-in-day-out struggle of a newly immigrated mother and her two children.
Arguably, that may be enough and the film does not hesitate to tug on the heartstrings as Mariana treks from Colombia to New York City with her two children, Andrea (Laura Montana) and Gabriel (Sebastian Villada), in tow. They are six and ten, respectively and their mother is...
Arguably, that may be enough and the film does not hesitate to tug on the heartstrings as Mariana treks from Colombia to New York City with her two children, Andrea (Laura Montana) and Gabriel (Sebastian Villada), in tow. They are six and ten, respectively and their mother is...
- 8/4/2010
- by Mark Zhuravsky
- JustPressPlay.net
Chicago – Some art house films are political polemics disguised as personal stories. “Entre Nos” is not one of them. Though its DVD includes a PSA on immigration reform, and comes packaged with a label exclaiming, “One of Michael Moore’s 20 ‘Best Pictures of 2009,’” the film itself does not have a message to preach. It’s a tale of people rather than ideas, and is all the more effective because of it.
“Entre Nos,” which translates to “Between Us,” marks an impressive feature debut from Paola Mendoza, who serves as co-director, writer and lead actress. The film is largely inspired by the true story of Mendoza’s own mother, a Colombian immigrant who brought up her two children in New York City, after her husband abandoned the family. It’s a simple premise, yet the emotional struggles of the characters are complex, and thankfully not spoon-fed to the audience. Though the...
“Entre Nos,” which translates to “Between Us,” marks an impressive feature debut from Paola Mendoza, who serves as co-director, writer and lead actress. The film is largely inspired by the true story of Mendoza’s own mother, a Colombian immigrant who brought up her two children in New York City, after her husband abandoned the family. It’s a simple premise, yet the emotional struggles of the characters are complex, and thankfully not spoon-fed to the audience. Though the...
- 7/26/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
For Mariana, things go bad in the very first scene of “Entre Nos” (“Between Us” in English). Having newly arrived in America, Mariana is finding life with husband Antonio (Andres Munar) less than welcoming. After sending for his wife and their two children, 10-year old Gabriel (Sebastian Villada) and 6-year old Andrea (Laura Montana), Antonio is having doubts. Soon, he’s gone again, telling Mariana he’s gotten a new job down in Miami, where he will send for them once he’s settled. Days go by, and nothing. It quickly becomes apparent to Mariana that Antonio has abandoned her and the children to fend for themselves. It’s just her first summer in Queens, New York, where she doesn’t speak the language and knows no one, and things are about to get a lot worse. That’s just the first 10 minutes of “Entre Nos”. What follows is a...
- 6/12/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Paola Mendoza, an immigrant from South America, had a tough time growing up in New York City. Her real-life story provides the basis for "Entre Nos," which she co-directed and co-wrote with Gloria La Morte. She's also the film's star. Mendoza gives a heart-tugging performance as Mariana, a loving wife and mother of two young children whose husband one day picks up and moves to Florida, with no plans to return. Then Mariana is thrown out of her apartment, forcing her, her son...
- 5/14/2010
- by By V.A MUSETTO
- NYPost.com
Editor’s Note: This is one of dozens of interviews, conducted via email, with directors whose films are screening at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival in the narrative and doc competitions as well as the Discovery section. The festival takes place April 22 - May 3. “Entre nos” (Discovery) Directors: Paola Mendoza, Gloria La Morte Primary Cast: Paola Mendoza, Sebastian Villada Lopez, Laura Montana Cortez, Andres Munar, Sarita Choudhury, Anthony Chisholm Screenwriters: …...
- 4/22/2009
- indieWIRE - People
I know it looks dire as it's 28% lighter (at least so far) and minus an artistic director, but no fear, there's still more to come, and with what's been announced theirs some interesting sounding stuff, especially a film we wrote about briefly called Accidents Happen. Also premiering is the comedy Stay Cool and the Danish film Original, along with the North American premier of The Exploding Girl which we also wrote about.
Check the narrative features, world documentary, and discovery lineups after the break!
World Narrative Feature Competition
A compelling cross-section of bold creative visions from every corner of the globe come together in this year’s World Narrative Feature Competition. Presenting a diverse array of unique voices, this international film collection includes premieres from a wide range of directors, such as U.S. indie veterans the Polish brothers and Tony-nominated Conor McPherson, as well as exciting newcomers. Together, these...
Check the narrative features, world documentary, and discovery lineups after the break!
World Narrative Feature Competition
A compelling cross-section of bold creative visions from every corner of the globe come together in this year’s World Narrative Feature Competition. Presenting a diverse array of unique voices, this international film collection includes premieres from a wide range of directors, such as U.S. indie veterans the Polish brothers and Tony-nominated Conor McPherson, as well as exciting newcomers. Together, these...
- 3/10/2009
- QuietEarth.us
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