Just read today that one of Pablo’s favorite filmmakers, Guillermo del Toro, will be moving to New Zealand for the next four years to work with Peter Jackson on the next two features in the Lord of the Rings franchise.

I think Guillermo will do a fantastic job on the Hobbit. I loved “Pan’s Labyrinth.” He did great work creating the surreal almost chilly environment in that film, juxtaposed against the fiery characters of the young girl and General. I think a similar relationship between characters and environment exists in the Lord of the Rings in a more complex way. Good thing have more money (LOL)!!! It’s my personal belief that if a person can’t create great art on a small budget, they’ll probably just waste cash with a big one.

BTW, I just read that “Pan’s Labyrinth” set a record as the highest grossing Spanish language film in U.S. box office history!

Oh yeah, the redheaded chonchito in the picture, is Guillermo del Toro. I find it hard to believe that any one reading this blog would not know that there are white Mexicans. Pero, just in case…

Al rato,
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