Monthly Archives: May 2011

Flora Martínez & co in “Canciones de Amor en Lolita’s Club” [2007 Spain]

When it comes to a Vicente Aranda film, one knows what to expect – his uninhibited characters indulge in different kinds of passion-play despite knowing their consequences. His drama “Canciones de Amor en Lolita’s Club” [Eng. Trans: Love Songs … Continue reading

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Susana Falcone in “Los Paranoicos” [2008 Argentina]

Argentinian director Gabriel Medina’s excellent debut feature “Los Paranoicos” [Eng. Title: The Paranoids] is a subdued romantic comedy about a shy and sensitive, aspiring screenwriter conquering the little demons that are holding him back.
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Scenes from Gaspar Noé’s “Seul Contre Tous” & “Carne” [1998, 1991 France]

Gaspar Noé made his first full-length feature, “Seul Contro Tous” [Eng. Trans: Alone Against All, Eng. Title: I Stand Alone] – a deeply affecting portrait of alienation and despair, as a continuation of the story of a down-on-luck and … Continue reading

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Ivonne Montero & co in “Asesino en Serio” [2002 Mexico, Spain]

Antonio Urrutia’s outrageous comedy “Asesino en Serio” [Eng. Titles: Serious Killer, I Murder Seriously] is one of those deliciously tacky films you’ll love to have in your collection. I had reviewed this several years ago, but this a reappraisal … Continue reading

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Elisabetta Rocchetti & Stefania Rocca in “L’amore è Eterno Finché Dura” [2004 Italy]

Actor-director Carlo Verdone has been a staple of Italian cinema for several decades. While his films are generally light comedies, his 2004 film, “L’amore è Eterno Finché Dura” [Eng. Title: Love is Eternal While it Lasts] is a comedy … Continue reading

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