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The imaginative, New York-centric world of “Problemista,” Julio Torres’ feature directing debut, is a celebration of eccentric characters who are drawn to problematic situations. But none exemplify ...

When the lights went up at SXSW’s world premiere screening of Julio Torres’ directorial debut, Problemista, viewers were already fluttering out of their seats before the post-credits applause ended.

Writing about A24’s Problemista is what I imagine it must be like to catch a cloud in a jar: fascinating, fun, and so utterly impossible. This film is unpredictable and revelatory and I’m looking at ...

An aspiring toy designer takes a job assisting an eccentric art world outcast in hopes of getting his expiring work visa renewed in Torres' directorial bow. By Lovia Gyarkye Arts & Culture Critic ...

The hero of “Problemista” sees the world differently. He’s an aspiring toy designer named Alejandro who thinks today’s toys are too fun. He proposes a toy truck with a deflating tire to teach kids ...

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“Problemista” portrays the “hellish” immigration process through the use of a magic yet realistic world, as well as metaphorical symbols like an hourglass slowly running out throughout the film. (A24) ...

"Everybody we talk to has had an Elizabeth in their lives," Swinton told IndieWire of her character, a New York art scene castaway and tyrannical employer for writer/director/star Julio Torres' ...