Monthly Archives: March 2011

Bárbara Goenaga in “Agnosia” [2010 Spain]

Eugenio Mira’s sumptuous melodramatic thriller-romance “Agnosia” is one of the most visually stunning films I’ve seen this year.
Set in turn-of-twentieth century Barcelona, the story revolves around Joana, the daughter of an industrialist, with an unusual handicap that makes it difficult … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Cervantes in “Oscura Seducción” [2011 Mexico]

Walter Doehner’s 2011 drama, “Oscura Seducción” [Eng. Title: Dark Seduction] is about a woman embarking on a passionate fling with her much younger colleague, only to find she’s received much more than she bargained for. The film as a … Continue reading

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Monique van de Ven in “Turks Fruit” [1973 Netherlands]

Paul Verhoeven’s 1973 wild romance “Turks Fruit” [Eng. Title: Turkish Delight] is considered by many in his country as the best Dutch film ever. And since I’m not Dutch, who am I to argue. I do however agree that … Continue reading

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Monica Bellucci in “Combien tu m’aimes?” [2005 France, Italy]

Bertrand Blier is one of those directors you’d either love or simply hate. He is an often misunderstood satirist who let’s a theme run its course, often to the most brutally honest conclusion, in the process throwing sentiment and … Continue reading

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Carolina Crescentini in “20 Sigarette” BR720 [2010 Italy]

I was checking out Aureliano Amadei’s autobiographical film, “20 Sigarette” [Eng. Title 20 Cigarettes] – because it had won a clutch of awards in the Venice Film Festival last year. I wasn’t expecting to find any nude scenes in … Continue reading

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