Category Archives: Spanish Cinema

Pilar López de Ayala & Manuela Arcuri in “Juana la Loca” [2001 Spain]

Posted on July 1, 2011 by TR

Vicente Aranda’s “Juana la Loca” [Eng. Trans: Juana the Mad, Eng. Title: Mad Love], was the first of three period pieces he made in succession – the other two – “Tirante el Blanco” and “Carmen” are already featured here. It … Continue reading →

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Ángela Carrizosa Aparicio in “Karen Llora en un Bus” [2011 Colombia]

Posted on June 24, 2011 by TR

Gabriel Rojas Vera’s brilliant debut feature, “Karen Llora en un Bus” [Eng. Title: Karen Cries in a Bus] is a simple yet beautiful study of a modern woman making her choices in life. The film is set in Bogota, but … Continue reading →

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Ivonne Montero & co in “El Tigre de Santa Julia” [2002 Mexico]

Posted on June 23, 2011 by TR

Alejandro Gamboa’s 2002 comedy adventure “El Tigre de Santa Julia” [Eng. Title: The Tiger of Santa Julia] is a light-hearted interpretation of the life of the eponymous Mexican legend who gained reputation as a later day Robin Hood by robbing … Continue reading →

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Gabriela Vergara in “Recién Cazado” [2009 Mexico]

Posted on June 14, 2011 by TR

Rene Bueno’s romantic comedy “Recién Cazado” [Eng. Title: Just Married] is one of those fairly ordinary Mexican films that should have better stayed a telenovela. Cinematography and editing apart, it is a weak film – the direction and acting is … Continue reading →

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Inma Cuesta & Clara Lago in “Primos” [2011 Spain]

Posted on June 9, 2011 by TR

Daniel Sánchez Arévalo’s film, “Primos” [Eng. Title: Cousinhood] is one of those typical feel-good romantic comedies churned out at this time of year. After Diego is dumped by his fiancée at the altar, cousins Julián and Miguel decide to cheer … Continue reading →

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