The best Spanish movies show the kind of amazing stories audiences can enjoy if they are willing to explore movies from other countries. Some of the greatest filmmakers working today often work in Spanish stories, from Pedro Almodovar to Guillermo del Toro. Just as English-language cinema can be varied in of subjects, tones, and quality, the best Spanish-language movies cover it all. 1g3k35

Alfonso Cuarón is considered by many to be one of the greatest living filmmakers. Having proven himself across many genres, Cuarón holds the distinction of being nominated for 6 different categories at the Academy Awards, a distinction only shared by Walt Disney and George Clooney.

For all fans that loved the classic, subtle, artistic, and dramatic flair of Alfonso Cuaron's Roma, the are many films to watch that follow this modern trend. The films focus on poetic stories, stellar acting, and mesmerizing scenes.

Oscar victories have a tremendous influence on how movie buffs perceive and understand movies. Fans debate about Academy Award winners that were overshadowed by those that were snubbed, while they also celebrate and lament the Oscar victories or losses of their favorite filmmakers and actors.

Talking about “modern” black-and-white movies is strange because “modern” in this context just means after color film went mainstream and using black-and-white became an artistic choice as opposed to a technological necessity. So, a modern black-and-white movie could’ve been released any time in the past 50 years. From Martin Scorsese to Spike Lee, many famous directors have made this artistic choice with their films.

Starring Zendaya and John David Washington, Malcolm & Marie was one of the most anticipated Netflix releases of this year. The romantic drama relied on a black-and-white visual aesthetic that went well with its intimate narrative centering around the conflict between the two leads. Cinematographer Marcell Rév, of course, deserves due credit for creating Malcolm & Marie's somber, mellow world.

Malcolm & Marie is one of the newest romantic dramas released in 2021, and it is currently trending on Netflix. Despite the mixed reviews, critics and viewers are impressed by its two major stars, Zendaya and John David Washington, featuring as a couple reflecting on their luxurious but complicated lifestyle. One of the most noticeable aspects of the new drama is that the movie is in black and white.

With of the Latinx community making up the largest minority in the United States, it is now virtually impossible to ignore the influence the population has on popular culture. Streaming service giants such as Netflix have taken notice of this growing demographic and have made large strides in making and curating Spanish language content that appeals to all ages.

Every now and then, a movie uses antiquated techniques of filmmaking or draws from methods that are no longer the norm due to technological advances in the art. This is often done as an homage to filmmakers of the past, to give the movie more meaning, to add to the aesthetic, or just simply for the novelty of it.

Another decade of movies has come to an end, and film buffs are reflecting on which movies were the best of the 2010s. It was a great decade for drama movies, but there was also plenty of shameless Oscar bait.