Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron One of the most versatile filmmakers working today. Few storytellers can switch between fantasy, sci-fi and realistic drama like him. Y tu mamá también When Rome One of the best movies of the 21st century Prisoner of Azkaban represents the vertices of Harry potter series.his next movie is probably Philip K. Dick Amazon biopic, Charlize Theron Attachment.
Like most great directors, Cuarón was also a big movie buff. many of the movie. “When I was younger, I used to go to the movies every day, sometimes twice a day,” he said. I watch it all the time. It’s like I need to connect with the movie.”
“She Will” (2021)
she will A horror movie directed by Charlotte Colbert and produce giallo icon Dario Argentoit’s a star Alice Kriege as Veronica, a woman heading to a retreat in the Scottish Highlands to recover from a double mastectomy. This lair is built on the site where the witches were burned long ago, and their memories begin to haunt Veronica’s dreams.
“she will In the tradition of great psycho-horror movies [which] leave one question long after [it] It’s over,” Cuarón said. “The images, symbolism and layers within the story slowly convey metaphysical ecstasy. […] Charlotte Colbert made a strong debut.”
“The Poseidon Adventure” (1972)
Adventures of Poseidon A disaster movie produced by Irwin Allenit’s a star Gene Hackman It revolves around a luxury liner that capsized in a tsunami. Rescue teams race to rescue crew members and guests trapped on board.
“original poseidon adventure It’s one of my favorite movies. I love that movie,” said Cuarón. Adventures of Poseidon I was surprised as a child. I have seen it many times in my life and each time it feels like an original movie. There is one particular thing that I really enjoy. ”
“Jonah turning 25 in 2000”
Jonah turns 25 in 2000 is a Swiss directed drama Alan TannerSeveral characters emerge in the wake of the civil unrest that swept France in 1968. They include trade unionists, artists, and history professors. After tumultuous events, each struggles to find the meaning of life, and their paths eventually cross on a communal farm.
“It shows an ideological failure [and] That change will only occur through the evolution of the human psyche,” says Cuarón.don’t look alike son of manNow we’re talking about this, you see how much I stole from it.
“Bracula” (1972)
As children, Cuarón and his siblings practically lived in cinemas. Carlos Said. “My mother, my father, our nanny, everyone. Back then, you could go to the cinema for two pesos and watch three different movies.”
One of their favorite movies at the time was a goofy horror about an ancient African prince (William Marshall) transforms into a vampire and ends up in 1970s New York City. It’s also probably the only horror movie with a funk soundtrack.
“Light Years Away” (1981)
light years away It’s another Alan Tanner drama. It follows an aimless young castaway who crosses paths with an old man who claims to have taught him how birds fly. “Rather than my job, [Tanner’s filmography] It has personally inspired me to seek an alternative way of life,” says Cuarón.
“Today, there are many Yona characters walking around the world. […] People who are nurturing the next generation even though they know that there is no solution to their dreams. We need to listen to young people. ”
“Kanoa” (1976)
The drama is based on real events that happened in 1968 in a small village in Puebla, Mexico. It follows a group of young university employees planning a hike to La Malinche Volcano. They intend to spend the night in a nearby village, but a right-wing priest convinces the locals that they are communists and urges them to lynch the men.
Kanoa is a powerful narrative about the divided political climate in mid-20th-century Mexico, but it also tells of general mistrust and tribalism. “Do not miss it Kanoa,” Cuaron murmured.[It’s a] The foundation of Mexican cinema. ”
“Ana and Bruno” (2017)
Anna and Bruno is an animated adventure film about a young girl searching for her father in hopes that he will help save her mother. it is dark, CoralineAn animated tale with strikingly terrifying characters from a children’s film, not to mention some pretty heavy subject matter, including mental illness and death.
Cuarón was a big fan, as was his fellow Mexican director Guillermo del ToroCarmen’s voice is also voiced by Cuarón collaborators Marina de Tavirastarred in Rome.
“Abandoned” (1969)
left behind A sci-fi thriller about a group of astronauts stranded in space, their oxygen reserves slowly running out. caused a sensation.
“I have seen Gregory Peck movie left behind Over and over again as a kid,” Cuarón told Wired. left behindImpact of gravity it is clear.Characters of Rome Even if you look left behind in one scene.
“Under the Planet of the Apes” (1970)
Second entry in planet of the apes The franchise received mixed reviews, but Cuaron is a big fan. A second spacecraft is sent to the Planet of the Apes to search for characters from the first film. There they discover an underground city populated by telepathic humans who worship old nuclear bombs.
It’s pretty wacky, but Cuarón seems to like this kind of over-the-top sci-fi adventure.He and his brother watched all the movies in the series as kids growing up in Mexico City.under the planetmonkey’s repeat throughout gravity.
“Runaway Train” (1985)
This action thriller star Jon Voight When Eric Roberts as two prisoners who escaped from prison only to be trapped in a runaway train through the snowy wastelands of Alaska.It is worth noting that it is based on a story by Akira Kurosawaand to exist Danny Trejofeature debut.
The movie is packed with great stunts, action scenes, and energetic performances by its lead characters.along with other movies like man who ran away When Steven Spielbergof duelsaid Cuaron runaway train had a great impact on gravity.
