Monthly Archives: January 2014

For people in denial: “199 recetas para ser feliz” [2008 Chile, Spain]

After a commendable début (Los debutantes), writer-director Andrés Waissbluth has surprisingly made only one other feature at the time of posting – an offbeat threesome romance among Chilean immigrants in Barcelona. It’s a shame he hasn’t made more, considering … Continue reading

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The wonder years – “Anni felici” [2013 Italy, France]

Directors like Daniele Luchetti thrive in delving into nostalgia, and his semi-autobiographical “Anni felici” [Eng. Title Those Happy Years] looks back at his family while growing up amidst the crazy 70’s art scene.
 
Guido (Kim Rossi Stuart) is a restless sculptor and … Continue reading

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A brief review: “Rouge amargo” [2012 Argentina]

Gustavo Cova’s crime thriller “Rouge amargo” [Eng. Title: Bitter Red Lips] treads a path well-worn by others trying to emulate Hollywood, but falls way short of being spoken in the same length as ‘Jason Bourne’.
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Wickedly honest: “Amarelo Manga” [2002 Brazil]

Cláudio Assis makes a stirring feature-film début with his brilliant observational drama “Amarelo Manga” [Eng. Title: Mango Yellow]. It’s about a section of the populace from his home town Recife, which he follows during the course of a day.
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María Nela Sinisterra in “Solo para dos” [2013 Argentina, Spain]

Roberto Santiago’s “Solo para dos” [Eng. Title: Only for Two] is a run-of-the-mill mainstream comedy set in a tropical island.
Valentina (Martina Gusman) decides to separate from husband of ten years Gonzalo (Santi Millán). They run a holiday resort for … Continue reading

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