Guillermo del Toro’s Debut “Cronos” 30 Years Later
Three decades later, “Cronos” still has the distinct mark of its creator’s debut, serving as a calling card for Guillermo del Toro’s work.
Alejandra Martinez, MSIS
Alejandra Martinez is an award-winning film critic, writer, and cat mom based in Austin, TX. Her work has been published in The Austin Chronicle, TheWrap, Letterboxd Journal, and RogerEbert.com, and more.
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