Gregory Nava – El Norte (35th Anniversary)
Kiko Martinez
“The message of ‘El Norte’ is more relevant than when we originally made it.”
“The message of ‘El Norte’ is more relevant than when we originally made it.”
“I’ve always learned stuff from smart people who have the ability to be honest.”
“Carolina is such a fun character even though she’s not the nicest person.”
“If it was a relationship with any real consequence, then a breakup can be cataclysmic and turn your life upside down.”
“Dismisses archetypes and relies on brutal history lessons to expose man’s perpetually destructive nature.”
“There’s talent in front of the camera, but very little in the firm rings true – even as a glorified soap opera.”
“Unable to find the emotional hook needed to express extremely personal issues.”
“Casey Affleck’s ability to keep the nervous, albeit silent, energy consistent is an impressive feat.”
“A sharply written dark dramedy. Deeper and more meaningful than an average satire.”
“I always dreamt of being as free as [legendary French filmmaker Jean-Luc] Godard could be at that time.”
“I’m still trying to wrap my head around it – that I’m in a ‘Transformers’ film.”
“That was the sign of an exemplary human being.”