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Time did not tell the whole story about Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and his portrayals of the gay lifestyle. Far from being a liberal (in the European sense), Almodóvar is a sectarian leftist in mind and soul. His systematic attack against family and religious values is not really intended to "liberate" the homosexuals who live in Spain or to make the country more modern. Almodóvar's attacks aim to undermine the values that fortunately are still the core of Spanish society. I reject the notion that he is changing the world for the better...
...once met a guy from China and no one here could pronounce his name,” Dumas said. “He ended up changing his name to Pedro...
Alfonso Cuarón, the “Y Tu Mamá También” auteur, produces, as does Guillermo Del Toro, who directed the critically acclaimed “Hellboy” and “Cronos.” In front of the camera, frequent Pedro Almodóvar collaborator Leonor Watling performs stunningly, and the reliably great Alred Molina (“Spider Man 2”) makes a cameo appearance...
Friday, Sep. 30—Sunday, Oct. 2. Mutant Action: The Films of Alex de la Iglesia. Rare U.S. screenings Alex de la Iglesia’s best films—several of which are produced by Pedro Almodovar—an unknown, but virtuosic, European director whose dark comedies (such as last year’s “El Crimen Perfecto”) transcend genre and defy social convention. Brattle Theater. $9. Tickets available at theater or www.brattlefilm.org...
...Boston Red Sox were battling the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS that fall, and a very public and controversial dispute arose over who should be Boston’s starting pitcher for Game Four. Pedro Martinez seemed to be the obvious choice, but manager Jimy Williams stunned Red Sox Nation by selecting reclamation project Pete Schourek to start the game...