I wasn't really familiar with Julio Torres when I sat down to watch Problemista at NewFest last month -- I vaguely knew he'd written for SNL and that he was the brains behind that Los Espookys show, but I'd never seen that show and I have only watched maybe five episodes of SNL in the past ten years. (Although I had seen Torres' most infamous SNL skit "Wells for Boys" of course -- I'm not an ingrate.) So point being -- I was going to see Problemista for Tilda Swinton. Ninety minutes later Torres had gained a great big new homosexual fan -- this will easily be one of the best and funniest films of 2023, and one I plan on re-watching so many times I can quote it top to bottom. It's hysterical, incredible, forthwith iconic. And we now have a trailer!
Mark your calendars -- the MNPP-approved Problemista
is out in cinema theaters on August the 4th.
Los Espookys is a good time! Funny & strange with terrific performances (except for Fred Armisen’s, but I’m not a fan of his, so your mileage may vary)
ReplyDeleteHe’s hysterical. Took me a second to get on his wavelength for his special “My Favorite Shapes” but it’s very charming. And Los Espookys is terrific.
ReplyDeleteI think you would be into Los Espooky's brand of gothic weirdness.
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