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Originally from Mexico City, Carlos Aguilar was part of the first Roger Ebert Fellowship organized by the Sundance Institute in 2014. Aguilar’s work has appeared in publications such as Los Angeles Times, Variety, The New York Times, The Wrap, Indiewire, Vulture, RogerEbert.com, MovieMaker Magazine, Remezcla, and Filmmaker Magazine, among others. He is a member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA).

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Michelle Yeoh’s Infinite Wisdom: ‘Our Life Is in Our Hands’

ICON

The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star is relishing the meatiest role of her career. She explains how a positive, forward-looking mindset helped her get here.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Apr 16, 2022

Inside the Wildest and Sexiest Movie of the Year

ENTER THE VOID

Director Julia Ducournau’s gender-bending thriller won the Palme d’Or at Cannes—and is finally here. Carlos Aguilar talks to Ducournau and its stars about their unforgettable film.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Oct 01, 2021

The Enchanting Actress Torching the Patriarchy to Reggaetón

PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE

The star of Pablo Larraín’s vibrant new film “Ema,” now playing in U.S. theaters, talks about her fiercely feminist character who dances like there’s no tomorrow.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Aug 23, 2021

Joaquin Phoenix Really Wants You to Watch This Documentary

THE LIVES OF OTHERS

Filmmaker Viktor Kossakovsky discusses the making of “Gunda,” a stunning new documentary about farm animals centered on a soulful mother pig.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Apr 17, 2021

Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swinton on Their Pandemic Triumph

SUPERHERO TEAM-UP

The Spanish auteur and the Scottish screen icon talk to Carlos Aguilar about the dazzling, Oscar-worthy short that they made under COVID-19 lockdown.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Mar 14, 2021

He Slept With His Best Friend’s Fiancée. Will They Survive?

STRENGTH TEST

Filmmakers—and best friends—Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin open up about their new movie “The Climb,” about the durability of male best-friendship.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Nov 22, 2020

Henry Golding: ‘I’m Never Going to Be Asian Enough’

IN CONVERSATION

The dashing star opens up about his touching new indie film “Monsoon,” grappling with his own cultural identity, and the rumors that he’s being considered as the next James Bond.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Nov 16, 2020

‘Vampires vs. the Bronx’ Thrusts a Stake Into Gentrification

THE BOOGIE DOWN

Former “Saturday Night Live” director Oz Rodriguez opens up to Carlos Aguilar about his bloody-hilarious new film, which sees a trio of Bronx kids fend off blood-sucking vampires.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Oct 05, 2020

The Animator Who’s Captivated Charlie Kaufman and Dua Lipa

SEND IN THE CLOWNS

Simón Wilches-Castro has animated sequences for Charlie Kaufman’s “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” Dua Lipa, and “Euphoria.” He opens up to Carlos Aguilar about his hot streak.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Sep 09, 2020

Diego Luna: ‘I’ve Benefited From a Racist System’

CLEARING THE AIR

The acclaimed actor and filmmaker opens up to Carlos Aguilar about his new Amazon dinner-conversation series “Pan y Circo” (Bread and Circus), the pandemic, and anti-Mexican Trump.

Carlos Aguilar | Published Aug 12, 2020

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