FilmWatch Weekly: Pedro Pascal in 'Freaky Tales,' plus Matt Dillon as Marlon Brando in 'Being Maria,' and Naomi Watts loves a dog in 'The Friend' * Oregon ArtsWatch
Briefly

Freaky Tales crafts a unique and thrilling homage to a particular time and place, Oakland in 1987, while simultaneously channeling the essence of Tarantino's filmmaking. It features intertwining storylines that revolve around the events of May 10, 1987, coinciding with a significant NBA game. The narrative explores diverse subcultures, including a punk rock scene, an aspiring rap duo collaborating with Too $hort, and a complicated backstory featuring Pedro Pascal's character, culminating in a darkly comedic revenge plot that ties these threads together, all presented with a retro aesthetic akin to VHS tapes.
Freaky Tales is both a splendid Tarantino pastiche and a unique piece of pop entertainment, employing time-jumping narratives and a tribute to Oakland, 1987.
The film employs a blend of Pulp Fiction's narrative style and Inglourious Basterds' whimsical historical approach, creating a distinct cinematic experience.
Read at Oregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
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