Christian Gutiérrez
@finitecinemadreams.bsky.social
Lover of antiheroes, slapstick, and the occasional sappy ending. Co-Host on Reel Latinos |
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300 Films, 10 Favorites: A Celebration of My Ongoing Journey Through the Criterion Collection
The 10 Classic Films That Shaped My Love for Cinema
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I recently watched my 300th Criterion film, and to celebrate, I wrote about ten of my favorites.🎬
Read for free here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
Read for free here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
Taking a break from social media for now, but I wanted to share this year's #TCMFF schedule on @letterboxd for those interested. Reading notes include presentation, theater, and guest details. Hope this helps, and I'll see you all there!
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TCMFF 2025 Lineup 🍿
The lineup for the latest TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. Notes include special guests and presentation notes. https://filmfestival.tcm.com/programs/schedule/20250424/
boxd.it
April 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Taking a break from social media for now, but I wanted to share this year's #TCMFF schedule on @letterboxd for those interested. Reading notes include presentation, theater, and guest details. Hope this helps, and I'll see you all there!
boxd.it/AdEey
boxd.it/AdEey
Tonight’s mood: Bleak. 🍿🎬
March 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Tonight’s mood: Bleak. 🍿🎬
Tonight’s lineup 🍿🎬
(Not pictured: I Know Where I’m Going!, which I’ll be streaming on the @criterion.bsky.social channel for the grand finale).
(Not pictured: I Know Where I’m Going!, which I’ll be streaming on the @criterion.bsky.social channel for the grand finale).
March 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Tonight’s lineup 🍿🎬
(Not pictured: I Know Where I’m Going!, which I’ll be streaming on the @criterion.bsky.social channel for the grand finale).
(Not pictured: I Know Where I’m Going!, which I’ll be streaming on the @criterion.bsky.social channel for the grand finale).
I made it! Let the fun begin! #noircity #noircity22
January 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I made it! Let the fun begin! #noircity #noircity22
Did you miss us? Your favorite Latinos (probably) are back! 🎙️ Kicking off our return with a double bill of West Side Story—1961 vs. 2012. Let’s rumble! 🔥✨
🔗: open.spotify.com/episode/2pt6...
🔗: open.spotify.com/episode/2pt6...
January 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Reposted by Christian Gutiérrez
Martin Scorsese reflects on the loss of David Lynch:
January 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Martin Scorsese reflects on the loss of David Lynch:
Reposted by Christian Gutiérrez
From his book Room To Dream, David Lynch on the joy of failure.
January 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
From his book Room To Dream, David Lynch on the joy of failure.
Foundational is an understatement to how much David Lynch has meant to my cinematic journey and sparking my love for noir. His ability to craft dreamscapes of mystery and beauty has left an indelible mark on cinema—and on me. I hope he’s somewhere smiling, enjoying two Coca-Colas
January 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Foundational is an understatement to how much David Lynch has meant to my cinematic journey and sparking my love for noir. His ability to craft dreamscapes of mystery and beauty has left an indelible mark on cinema—and on me. I hope he’s somewhere smiling, enjoying two Coca-Colas
Happy Monday! ICYMI, I recently wrote about my favorite new-to-me classic film discoveries of 2024! Check it out! 🎬🍿
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My Favorite New-To-Me Discoveries of 2024
Oldies That I Watched for the First Time in 2024
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January 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happy Monday! ICYMI, I recently wrote about my favorite new-to-me classic film discoveries of 2024! Check it out! 🎬🍿
open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
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For the night crowd 🌕
I’m back! I wrote about some of my favorite new-to-me discoveries of 2024 🎬🍿! Check it out at the link below ⬇️
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My Favorite New-To-Me Discoveries of 2024
Oldies That I Watched for the First Time in 2024
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January 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
For the night crowd 🌕
I’m back! I wrote about some of my favorite new-to-me discoveries of 2024 🎬🍿! Check it out at the link below ⬇️
Read for Free Here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
Read for Free Here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
My Favorite New-To-Me Discoveries of 2024
Oldies That I Watched for the First Time in 2024
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January 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I’m back! I wrote about some of my favorite new-to-me discoveries of 2024 🎬🍿! Check it out at the link below ⬇️
Read for Free Here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
Read for Free Here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
For all my fellow noir aficionados who have @letterboxd.social, I've compiled a list of all the films that will be showing at #NoirCity22! I've included dates, times, and presentation details in the notes. See you all there!
List: letterboxd.com/fincinemadre...
List: letterboxd.com/fincinemadre...
Noir City 22 Film Festival Program
All times in the reading notes are PST. The Festival will run from January 24–February 2, 2025, at Oakland's Grand Lake Theatre. Purchase an All-Access Festival Pass (Passport) here: www.noircity.com/
letterboxd.com
December 20, 2024 at 5:10 PM
For all my fellow noir aficionados who have @letterboxd.social, I've compiled a list of all the films that will be showing at #NoirCity22! I've included dates, times, and presentation details in the notes. See you all there!
List: letterboxd.com/fincinemadre...
List: letterboxd.com/fincinemadre...
I had a fantastic time at my very first #NoirCity event! It was a blast being surrounded by so many fellow noir lovers. For a few hours, it felt like I was transported back to #TCMFF! Can't wait to dive back into the shadows soon at #NoirCity22! @eddiemuller.bsky.social
December 20, 2024 at 5:09 PM
I had a fantastic time at my very first #NoirCity event! It was a blast being surrounded by so many fellow noir lovers. For a few hours, it felt like I was transported back to #TCMFF! Can't wait to dive back into the shadows soon at #NoirCity22! @eddiemuller.bsky.social
Here for my first #NoirCityXmas ! Time to finally crack this mystery! 🔍🎅🏼
December 19, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Here for my first #NoirCityXmas ! Time to finally crack this mystery! 🔍🎅🏼
December 10, 2024 at 5:36 PM
YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
I am remastering the B&W Nightmare Alley w an extended cut. Stay tuned
December 3, 2024 at 7:41 PM
YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
For the night hawks.
I recently watched my 300th Criterion film, and to celebrate, I wrote about ten of my favorites.🎬
Read for free here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
Read for free here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
300 Films, 10 Favorites: A Celebration of My Ongoing Journey Through the Criterion Collection
The 10 Classic Films That Shaped My Love for Cinema
open.substack.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:53 AM
For the night hawks.
I recently watched my 300th Criterion film, and to celebrate, I wrote about ten of my favorites.🎬
Read for free here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
Read for free here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
300 Films, 10 Favorites: A Celebration of My Ongoing Journey Through the Criterion Collection
The 10 Classic Films That Shaped My Love for Cinema
open.substack.com
December 2, 2024 at 5:48 PM
I recently watched my 300th Criterion film, and to celebrate, I wrote about ten of my favorites.🎬
Read for free here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
Read for free here: open.substack.com/pub/finiteci...
It’s been a while, but be on the lookout tomorrow for a new edition of my newsletter! To celebrate passing 300 Criterion Collection films watched, I wrote about ten of my favorites. You won’t want to miss it!
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Finite Cinema Dreams | Christian Gutiérrez | Substack
A newsletter dedicated to celebrating the artists of Classic Hollywood and Beyond! Periodic reviews, spotlights, and much more! Click to read Finite Cinema Dreams, by Christian Gutiérrez, a Substack p...
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December 1, 2024 at 9:14 PM
It’s been a while, but be on the lookout tomorrow for a new edition of my newsletter! To celebrate passing 300 Criterion Collection films watched, I wrote about ten of my favorites. You won’t want to miss it!
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Favorite first-time watches of November 2024 (to no one's surprise, all noirs):
The Naked Kiss (1964) dir. Samuel Fuller
Blood Simple (1984) dir. Joel Coen
The Conversation (1974) dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Taxi Driver (1976) dir. Martin Scorsese
The Naked Kiss (1964) dir. Samuel Fuller
Blood Simple (1984) dir. Joel Coen
The Conversation (1974) dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Taxi Driver (1976) dir. Martin Scorsese
December 1, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Favorite first-time watches of November 2024 (to no one's surprise, all noirs):
The Naked Kiss (1964) dir. Samuel Fuller
Blood Simple (1984) dir. Joel Coen
The Conversation (1974) dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Taxi Driver (1976) dir. Martin Scorsese
The Naked Kiss (1964) dir. Samuel Fuller
Blood Simple (1984) dir. Joel Coen
The Conversation (1974) dir. Francis Ford Coppola
Taxi Driver (1976) dir. Martin Scorsese
It’s here 😍. The new crown jewel of the archive ™️!
November 30, 2024 at 11:18 PM
It’s here 😍. The new crown jewel of the archive ™️!
Day 30 #NoirvemberChallenge
Best #FilmNoir Ending?
Caged (1950). Eleanor Parker delivers maybe her greatest role, and that ending? Brutal. A damning critique of institutional failure wrapped in these chilling words: “Keep it active, she’ll be back.”
Best #FilmNoir Ending?
Caged (1950). Eleanor Parker delivers maybe her greatest role, and that ending? Brutal. A damning critique of institutional failure wrapped in these chilling words: “Keep it active, she’ll be back.”
November 30, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Day 30 #NoirvemberChallenge
Best #FilmNoir Ending?
Caged (1950). Eleanor Parker delivers maybe her greatest role, and that ending? Brutal. A damning critique of institutional failure wrapped in these chilling words: “Keep it active, she’ll be back.”
Best #FilmNoir Ending?
Caged (1950). Eleanor Parker delivers maybe her greatest role, and that ending? Brutal. A damning critique of institutional failure wrapped in these chilling words: “Keep it active, she’ll be back.”
Friday night.
November 30, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Friday night.
Day 29 #NoirvemberChallenge Favorite RKO #filmnoir? Out of the Past (1947). Because no one smokes like Robert Mitchum, no femme fatale burns like Jane Greer, and no film captures the doomed beauty of noir like this one. No matter how far you run, the past will always catch up.
November 29, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Day 29 #NoirvemberChallenge Favorite RKO #filmnoir? Out of the Past (1947). Because no one smokes like Robert Mitchum, no femme fatale burns like Jane Greer, and no film captures the doomed beauty of noir like this one. No matter how far you run, the past will always catch up.