Maxi Contenti on "The Last Matinee" and the State of Uruguayan Horror Cinema

Can horror transcend the silver screen to tackle deeper societal issues? Uruguayan filmmaker Maximiliano Contenti is my guest whose new horror film THE LAST MATINEE is in theaters now. We discuss the 90’s inspiration behind the film as well as tackle colorism in Uruguayan and Argentine cinema. How does it relate to American cinema today?
Episode Summary:
[3:37]: Maximiliano Contenti's 90s horror inspiration for "The Last Matinee"
[3:59]: Tackling colorism and representation in Uruguayan cinema
[5:39]: Bringing to life "The Last Matinee"
[6:28]: Insights into the creative process, the influence of Italian giallo
[11:08]: The state of Uruguayan cinema in 2021
[14:41]: Racial representation in Latin American films
[16:34]: Hollywood: Aspiration or Anathema?
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