Babel, Amores Perros, 21 Grams, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada -- all these movies have one thing in common: Mexican author, screenwriter, director and producer Guillermo Arriaga. He's ...
On this date in 1780, Incan-Peruvian indigenous leader Tupac Amaru launched his insurrection against the Spanish with the public execution of a Spanish corregidor. Antonio de Arriaga, as Spain’s man in Tungasuca, had as part of his job description forcing curacas to extract the crown’s tribute from the natives. This put some tension between him and [...]
... He did a bit of searching and discovered a story about political prisoner named Jesús Arriaga on the Veracruz Wikipedia. Here's his story: "Jesús Arriaga, ...
Considering The Burning Plain only made it to 26 theaters, odds are you haven't seen it. Magnolia Home Entertainment will give you the chance to own the latest from Academy Award-nominated writer Guillermo Arriaga when The Burning Plain hits DVD and Blu-ray on January 12th
In early 2009, the “everything-is-connected” movie finally hit bottom when its chief architect, writer Guillermo Arriaga ( 21 Grams , Babel ), made his directorial debut with The Burning Plain , a film that epitomized the dirge-like self-importance of the worst cinematic puzzles. The best thing about Women In Trouble —another debut feature from a screenwriter, this time Gothika...
... you stand in the way of doing your job. I have to sit in an editing room with (director) Guillermo Arriaga and a bunch of execs, and if I had to sit there and think about myself and these men watching me, I think that would make me insecure. I’m just like every other girl out there. I would cringe.” Now that she is a producer, Theron is more worried about the integrity of a project, not...
With its intertwining stories of family and the connections that bind and tear us apart, Swedish director Lukas Moodysson's first English language feature evokes the work of any number of filmmakers, in particular Robert Altman (though some have also compared the film to the work of Guillermo Arriaga or Paul Haggis). That's not to say, however, that Mammoth is derivative. The director creates...
Exclusive to NWN, Willow Caldera covers SL's burgeoning live music scene For Pupito Abrahams and Lakua Arriaga, performing in Second Life has become a real-life career. Taking their influences from bands such as Joy Division and The Cure and sprinkling...
... said they were excited to help out more than just people.Sophomore political science major Joseph Arriaga said he's been to Happy Trails twice during his time with Students of Scholarship, and both times were amazing. At his first experience, one of the rescued horses would follow him wherever he went, "like I had a carrot in my back pocket," he said.For student members, going to Happy Trails...
... Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc.” The report, prepared by Police Chief Steve Adams and Sergeant Eleno Arriaga, stated that “The proposed action will support the City’s goal to provide better Police field services and be fiscally responsible to the community.” The report outlined analysis of several issues: the financial feasibility of the cameras, the possible illegality of the contract, and...
HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) A stellar lineup of actors, directors and other artists are participating in Cinema Arts Festival Houston, a jam-packed multimedia event scheduled for November 11-15, 2009. Guests presenting new and classic films include actress Tilda Swinton, Texas filmmaker and director Richard Linklater and Mexican screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga. The arts-oriented Festival will also...