Pedro Almodovar

[Mano Dayak]

Well... I've seen "La mala educacion" (the bad education) at the cinema last sunday and I liked it very much. Any other Almodovar appreciators here?

[Danton]

I admire his work, Matador, All about my mother, Hable con ella, and I look forward to seeing this movie. Gael is also starring in the motorcycle diaries premiering at Cannes..

[refuse_resist]

I have heard of him but have never seen any of his films. Any reccomendations?

[EneME]

I've heard only good things about all his films but have only had the opportunity to watch "talk to her" or "habla con ella" its really good...

[Danton]

La mala educacion was very good, typical Almodovar.. The real suprise was Gael as a transvestite, very sexy I must say and wholly convincing.. The Film is juxtaposed between Franco's reign and subsequent death and the contrasting colours and themes reflect two very different Spains IMO... Almodovar is a maestro and he handles delicate issues sensitivley and not without humour, the film suceeds in attacking the catholic church but with a slight of hand and dignity, in a non-judgmental fashion.. All are sinners, all are victims.. No-one emerge's unscathed..

[Mano Dayak]

Yes you're right, Gael as a transvestite was absolutely fantastic and convincing. I have to say that I was disappointed when the film finished because I could have watched it for hours and hours! It's the only Almodovar film I have seen so far. I hope not the last.