Mamá is among the creepiest things I’ve seen so far. (And to think- it’s only 3 minutes long!) Not watching that any time again soon. Interestingly, this inspired the mainstream director Guillermo del Toro to make it into a full… Continue Reading
This short film is about a woman who is talking about her fictitious life to a telemarketer on the phone. Would you make up a story for a stranger to believe you are someone else? I think I would, if… Continue Reading
An amazing short that got nominated for best short film at the 2011 Oscars. I just love the premise, the movement, the music, the plot. Great use of stop motion animation. Simply beautiful. Luminaris from Juan Pablo Zaramella on Vimeo.… Continue Reading
La Leyenda Del Espantapájaros (The Legend of the Scarecrow, in English) starts off with a scarecrow. He seems to be friendly enough, but the birds just can’t see that. However, one day, a wounded crow tells him the reason why he is constantly rejected. He then thinks of talking to his boss, the farmer. Maybe he can have a new job instead and finally get friends. Maybe. Continue Reading
Sígueme starts with a guy meeting another guy by the bay. There is a little tension and awkwardness between them, but they soon come into an understanding. One thing leads to another, and they end up having sex. Numbers are shared, and they part. Things go well until the guy meets with his wife, who notices something different. Continue Reading