Why Do I Have to Watch This Movie?

The history of cinema told through the unique perspective of one of the most important film critics of the moment.

The history of cinema has gifted us with great works, but as the years go by, more and more films continue to be conceived, produced, and released. The challenge is set: which ones should we watch and why? Cinema is infinite, but our time is not, and choosing wisely is no easy task when it comes to enjoying the seventh art. Is Vertigo "more serious" than Alien, the Eighth Passenger? Who said westerns were boring? Is Seven a horror movie?

Luckily, journalist and film critic Alejandro G. Calvo brings us the keys to understanding cinema without succumbing to any prejudices or becoming overwhelmed by the vast offerings out there. These pages provide the audience with all the necessary tools to capture the nuances that make those films we initially fail to appreciate relevant, and, at the same time, remind us why the great films are, indeed, great.

¿Por qué tengo que ver esta película? is the adventure of a film critic "on the verge of a nervous breakdown"; the relentless, fun, and sometimes torturous search of an author who offers, with love and enthusiasm, all the answers to deeply understand one of the most magical arts of our time: cinema.