Category Archives: Latin America

Romina Ricci & Charo Bogarin in “Paco” [2009 Argentina]

Argentinian actor-director Diego Rafecas’ impressive film “Paco” tackles the ills of drug abuse, particularly of the cheap and toxic ‘Paco’ variety, made from the residue of ‘mainstream’ drug production. He had also boldly and intelligently raised several related issues – … Continue reading

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Macarena Gómez & co in “Carne de Neón” [2011 Spain, Argentina]

Paco Cabezas remade “Carne de Neón” [Eng. title: Neon Flesh] for the big screen, after the earlier success of his TV version. What was initially a comedy had turned into a comedy thriller, and I think he just about managed … Continue reading

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Isabel Cristina Cadavidad & Linda Lucía Callejas in “Sin Tetas no Hay Paraiso” [2010 Colombia]

Colombian writer/director Gustavo Bolívar remade his earlier TV series “Sin Tetas no Hay Paraìso” [Eng. Trans: No Paradise Without Tits] for the big screen in 2010, and apparently it was still a huge success. It chronicles the completely misguided life … 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 whole … Continue reading

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Celeste Cid in “Eva y Lola” [2010 Argentina]

Sabrina Farji’s drama, “Eva y Lola” [Eng. Title: Eva and Lola] is about two young women, friends, who suddenly find themselves bound by a common past, after Lola’s father is placed in custody following a failed suicide attempt. She is … Continue reading

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