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Friendship (2024) by A24: A Comedy That Refuses to Smile for the Camera
A24’s Friendship isn’t ambiguous—it’s dead serious. Disguised as a comedy, the film delivers a quietly defiant manifesto about self-acceptance, social awkwardness, and the right to not change.

Jorge Santa Cruz
May 24, 20252 min read


Marketing DEATH: Because We’re All Headed There Anyway
In this darkly funny blog, Jorge Santa Cruz explores how death is marketed—yes, even death—with sharp wit and satire inspired by Final Destination: Bloodlines. From art directors faking their demise for engagement to brands capitalizing on the inevitable, this piece unpacks how we laugh at our own mortality and turn it into a creative campaign. A must-read for marketers, creatives, and anyone who’s ever wondered why cemeteries are full of people who never thought it would hap

Jorge Santa Cruz
May 16, 20252 min read


Inter Miami Se Apaga en Silencio… Y Nadie Hace Nada
El ascenso de Inter Miami con Messi se ha estancado, con Javier Mascherano luchando por encontrar dirección. A medida que el rendimiento del equipo decae, la presión aumenta: ¿revivirán su magia o caerán en el olvido?

Jorge Santa Cruz
Apr 25, 20253 min read


The Gold Standard of Small Cinema in 2025: Párvulos, Freaky Tales, and The Luckiest Man in America
Let’s talk about Parvulos: Children of the Apocalypse, Freaky Tales, and The Luckiest Man in America—three wildly different creations united by one powerful idea: you don’t need a $200M budget to be unforgettable.

Jorge Santa Cruz
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Cuba y su Risa: Los Comediantes que han Definido el Humor de la Isla
El humor cubano tiene maestros inolvidables: Álvarez Guedes, Tres Patines, Antolín El Pichón y El Pible. Le este blog POR Jorge Santa Cruz!

Jorge Santa Cruz
Mar 26, 20253 min read


PARTHENOPE: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILM I'VE EVER SEEN (SORRY, NOLAN)
Parthenope (2024) is pure cinematic beauty—a love letter to Naples, youth, and desire. A visual and poetic masterpiece that captivate...

Jorge Santa Cruz
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Ana de Armas, "Ballerina" y el romance que nadie vio venir: ¿Hollywood teme al boicot?
Cuando piensas en Ana de Armas, piensas en una historia de superación: una joven cubana que escapa del yugo de una dictadura para brillar...

Jorge Santa Cruz
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Armand: My Last Movie Before the Oscars, but It Tops My List
As the 2024 movie season comes to a close, just before the Oscar nominations are unveiled, Armand emerges as a film that demands...

Jorge Santa Cruz
Feb 18, 20252 min read


Showgirl & Needle: A Cinematic Knockout Duo
Two films, one unforgettable night. The Last Showgirl & The Girl with the Needle are a masterclass in resilience & storytelling.

Jorge Santa Cruz
Jan 12, 20254 min read


ID for Porn? Really? Florida, You’ve Officially Lost It (A Marketing Madman's Perspective)
Art director Jorge Santa Cruz slams Florida's ID-for-porn law, calling it absurd, anti-privacy, and a missed marketing goldmine.

Jorge Santa Cruz
Jan 2, 20253 min read


The Day AI Became My Mirror (and It’s Petty)
Join Jorge Santa Cruz as he humorously explores how AI mirrors his personality, from quirky tricks to creative chaos...

Jorge Santa Cruz
Dec 19, 20242 min read


2025: Los Clubes Mandan, los Países Sobran (y los Periodistas No lo Soportan)
Explora el debate sobre el Mundial de Clubes 2025, donde la pasión por los equipos supera las fronteras nacionales.

Jorge Santa Cruz
Dec 8, 20242 min read


The Spectacle vs. The Myth: How Modern Cinema Trades Depth for Dazzle
Cinema has always been a visual medium, but at its heart, it has also been a myth-making machine. Stories told through film often...

Jorge Santa Cruz
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Just Do It, then Keep Walking: Slogans Past, Present, and Yet to Be Written
What happens when brand slogans tell the story of your day? It’s genius marketing turned life advice. Here’s the breakdown: 🌅 Morning...

Jorge Santa Cruz
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Anora: Manipulative and Predictable, Despite the Hype
Anora is undeniably a good movie—but just that, nothing exceptional.

Jorge Santa Cruz
Nov 2, 20242 min read


CAUSALIDAD COMPLEJA
'Causalidad Compleja', poema de Jorge Santa Cruz, explora la introspección y la lucha humana desde la perspectiva de un ser no nacido.

Jorge Santa Cruz
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Why SAW (2004) is What Horror Movies Should Be About: PLOT and Fear Done Right
SAW manages to walk that line beautifully. It’s not just the fear of what’s happening on the screen, but the fear of what it makes...

Jorge Santa Cruz
Oct 20, 20243 min read


The Apprentice – A Cinematic Triumph with a Polarizing Plot
The Apprentice is one of those movies that, while not reinventing the wheel in terms of story, is carried by its sheer cinematic brilliance

Jorge Santa Cruz
Oct 12, 20242 min read


Joker: Folie à Deux – A Masterpiece Undermined by Clueless Critics
Joker: Folie à Deux has no grasp of storytelling. This film isn’t just a sequel—it’s a deep dive into the broken mind of Arthur Fleck...

Jorge Santa Cruz
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Megapolis: Un fracaso Que Se Convierte En Su Propio Triunfo Simbólico.
Megapolis no es solo una metáfora sobre la caída de imperios antiguos. Es el reflejo de la caída de su propio imperio cinematográfico.

Jorge Santa Cruz
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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