Rendez-vous
2019
Mexico City
Pablo Olmos Arrayales
Single-take Thriller
What’s it all about: Helena Puig can’t seem to see all the red flags piling up in this black-and-white film about her first date with Antonio Alcantara. But then she’s the one with the big skull on her jacket.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: medium
Death By: swiping right
Relics: n/a
Hoops: leaving the door open to your soundproof torture chamber so the victim can escape; failing to “get out” when it’s clearly time to get out
Heartthrob: Helena Puig
LoFi Magic: an actual Mexican standoff; entire film is one long hand-held shot with no cuts
Makes me want to: create my own conspiracy theory string-and-thumbtack board
Candotti Take: “What were you watching last night?”
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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