Fresh Guacamole (2012)

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Blistering performances.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

its basic virtue - to present the near reality in a new light. complete new light. in more than an exercise of imagination. because it is a parable a frame of every day associations. sure, it could be a good opportunity to remind the war, gamblers, fortune,bookies, exotic gastronomy, conspiracies and tastes. so, a delight.

I believe that PES is one of the most creative animators out there right now and his work is, also due to his length, always a good pick for a short break between work. That's why I was amazed that this short film finally gave him his first Oscar nomination. He did not win, but that shouldn't reduce the entertainment we feel when watching "Fresh Guacamole".All the objects and transformations he uses here are indeed fascinating to watch. It's a feast for the senses and I never would have imagines that animated cubes, bulbs, golf-balls and board game figures could make me so very hungry for guacamole, which I was a great fan of before watching the film already. All the audio effects down to the final chewing sounds are extremely stimulating as well. Bottoms up, Adam Pesapane.

I understand that "Fresh Guacamole" director PES has directed a number of short films. I had never heard of him until I saw "Fresh Guacamole". This 2-minute short shows noticeable influence from Czech animator Jan Švankmajer, as a pair of hands uses non-food objects to make guacamole. That's literally all that happens in the movie.I don't see many short movies, so I don't know what the criteria are for award nominations. I thought that this one was pretty neat. As it stands, this is so far only the fifth nominee that I've seen in any category. It's worth seeing if you have two free minutes. I'm going to have to check out PES's other movies.

'FRESH GUACAMOLE': Three Stars (Out of Five) This 2 minute 2012 animated short film was nominated for a 2013 Academy Award. It was written and directed by PES and is about making guacamole from different objects around the house (that aren't edible), including dice and poker chips to name a few. PES also directed the 2008 critically acclaimed stop-motion short film 'WESTERN SPAGHETTI', about making spaghetti from different objects. Somewhat amusing and colorful but I don't know if it's Oscar worthy. As far as the animation goes I guess possibly so but there's no story here, it's just an animated cooking video with different objects.Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6yq7kwUUDQ