‘Julieta’ more muted than the usual Almodovar

Think of “Julieta” as Pedro Almodovar unplugged. The director tones down somewhat his signature look (loud and busy colors) and vibe (heightened melodrama) for something a little more muted in this tale of loss and tragedy. Maybe that’s fitting, given the subject matter. Then again, if it was anyone besides Almodovar behind the camera, we […]