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  • Interview with actor Demian Bichir, of ‘A Better Life’

    I’ve notice lately than a lot of people listen to interviews on YouTube so I decided to give this interview with Demian Bichir a new leash of life and put it on youtube. Demian has been nominated for an Oscar for his role in A Better Life.

  • Culture Cafe Podcast: Demian Bichir Interview

    demian bichir podcastI had the pleasure of interviewing actor Demian Bichir for Culture Cafe on RTE 2XM. During our chat we chatted about Demian’s new film ‘A Better Life’, what he thought of filming The Runway in Co Cork and he also shared how he gained and lost weight for his roles as an actor. He comes across as a really nice gentle guy.

    Part of this interview was orignially broadcast on RTE 2XM on August 10th, this is our full unedited telephone call. Enjoy!

  • A Better Life: Film Review

    ‘A Better Life’ is the heartfelt story of a gardener living with his American born son in Los Angeles. Despite his illegal status, Carlos (Demian Bichir) dreams of giving the teenage boy, played by José Julián, better opportunities than he ever had.

    Directed By Chris Weitz (About A Boy), the film beautifully shows the generational struggle between father and son and the reluctant inevitably of the son Luis, joining a local gang through peer pressure. Living in a one bedroom house, Carlos struggles to get the money together to start his own business and get on the road to a better life. When his hopes and dreams are dashed, it is then that the pair grow closer.

    We see the pain and anguish in Carlos and how the son, Luis, seemingly for the first time tries to understand his father as he teaches him that the way of the street is not the only way to live.

    This is a beautifully shot film and Demian Bichir is fantastic as Carlos (he even learned to climb those palm trees!). It’s everything a good movie should be. Interesting story, here, bringing the spotlight to the struggling illegal Mexican population of Los Angeles. It toys with a range of emotions and let’s you deeply connect with the characters. This is easily the best film I’ve seen this year.

    A Better Life will be showing in the IFI from July 29th  (more…)

  • A Better Life at the IFI

    abetterlifeThis looks interesting and not just the storyline. ‘A Better Life’ tells the story of a Dad who crossed the border in to the U.S. and still strives to gives his son a better life then he had. Starring Demián Bichir and José Julián (in only his second film) , it’s set in East L.A. where the Dad sets up a gardening business.

    It’s directed by Chris Weitz, who also directed About a Boy and New Moon, which doesn’t rank high on my list, so I’m looking forward to seeing how Weitz can redeem himself. Seemingly, he was also a uncredited director on American Pie and has also been producer of In Good Company and A Single Man.

    A Better Life opens exclusively in the IFI in Dublin on 29th July 2011.