Criterion has released two Spanish-language movies of a sexual nature, one from Mexico, one from Spain.
Tie Me Down!, which was notorious for its NC-17 rated content at the time.
My review of both Criterion editions of these films follow after the jump.
Gael Garcia BernalandDiego Lunastar as Julio Zapata and Tenoch Iturbide, respectively.
Julio is the more middle class of the two, while Tenochs family has connections to the president.
But theyre drunk and tell her about a great beachside location they plan to go to that summer.
image via IFC Films
Theres a behind the scenes making of (22 min.
Its followed by an interview withSlavoj Zizek(9 min.
), who offers his thoughts on the movie and its political ramifications.
image via IFC Films
Technically, the film is a marvel, and Almodovar is rightly hailed as a master of craft.
But in terms of the politics and what hes after, it seems hopelessly dated.
The film is preserved well by the company, and the transfer is excellent across the board.
image via IFC Films
As for supplements theres the brand new making of United!
Reflections onTie Me Up!
Given his own interview is Sony Pictures Classics co-founderMichael Barker(15 min.
), whose company has been the home for Almodovars films for the last fifteen years.
and the films trailer.
