May 8 2007Mexican Directors Steal American Jobs by Being Cheaper, Better
"Yes, I bought this bracelet from a street vendor. What's it to you, f***face?"
Three of my favorite movies of the last few years are Pan's Labrynth, Y tu mama tambien, and Amores perros. Now their directors are unionizing teaming up.
Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth), Alfonso Cuaron (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Children of Men) and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (Babel) have joined together as a team. The Mexican director trio, who conceived the idea independently, are attempting to sell themselves in an "all-or-nothing, five-picture deal," according to the LA Times.The three directors created arguably three of the top 10 movies of 2006, and they know it. They are hoping that an American studio to bankroll the five films for $100 million.
I wonder what Benicio Del Toro would think about this. Chances are, he'd just squint his eyes, take a long drag on his cigarette and say, "Very good, my friend. Very good," while blowing the smoke out his nose.
Reader Comments
1. David G. - May 8, 2007 4:35 PM
In a country that prides itself on being a meritocracy, this should be viewed as a good thing. Shouldn't the best and brightest benefit from their work? I believe this is proof positive that this is so.
2. uno dos tres - May 8, 2007 4:36 PM
how do you say dreamworks in spanish?
3. vanman - May 8, 2007 4:53 PM
Benecio would say "where is the stone, Avi? Avi, where is the stone?"
4. Vince - May 8, 2007 6:02 PM
Sueno de trabajo?
Anyone know how to make tildes and vowels with accents?
5. lambman - May 9, 2007 2:06 PM
del Toro and Curon are awesome directors, I don't know much about the other guy...I think they should kick him out of the club
6. dan - May 9, 2007 4:04 PM
Vince - you can make the tildes and vowels by holding down the alt key (the one on the right side of your keypad), and using various three digit combinations on the num pad, then letting go of the alt key. for example alt 164 = ñ - if i remember correctly everything useful is between 130 and 170 - but play around with it.