Category Archives: Spain

Maribel Verdú in “El Beso del Sueño” [1992 Spain]

I’m glad to have finally kick-started the nude filmography of one of the exceptionally talented and beautiful actresses from Spain, Maribel Verdú, with one of her early films – writer-director Rafael Moreno Alba’s romantic thriller, “El Beso del Sueño” [Eng. Title: … Continue reading

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Penélope Cruz & co in “Jamón Jamón” [1992 Spain]

It is the 100th Spanish language film to be reviewed in the blog – about time I introduced one major actress named Penélope Cruz here… It’s a special film too, for many reasons. Perhaps Bigas Luna’s most widely known film outside … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Cervantes & Joana Rañé in “Volverás” [Spain, Mexico 2002]

I’ll finish the year with Antonio Chavarrías’ thriller, “Volverás” [Eng. Title: You’ll be Back]. While it is an engaging film that keeps your attention through, it will leave you a bit deflated towards the end. It is nevertheless, Recommended Viewing. … Continue reading

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Adriana Ugarte & co in “Lo Contrario al Amor” [2011 Spain]

The Spanish comedy “Lo Contrario al Amor” [Eng. Title: The Opposite of Love] appears to be Vicente Villanueva’s full-length feature debut. While he gives a decent account of himself as a director, the film has nothing too profound to say. … Continue reading

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Karme Málaga & Ariadna Cabrol in “Las Películas de mi Padre” [2007 Spain]

Augusto Martínez Torres made the pseudo-autobiographical drama “Las Películas de mi Padre” [Orig. Title: Les pel·lícules del meu pare, Eng. Trans: The Films of my Father] as a contemplation of his own earlier work as a producer and director of … Continue reading

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