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Mariana Anghileri in “Aballay, el Hombre sin Miedo” [2010 Argentina, Spain]

Fernando Spiner’s drama, “Aballay, el Hombre sin Miedo” [Eng. Title: Aballay, the Man without Fear] is a western, Argentinian style. It is no doubt inspired by films from Spaghetti-western greats such as Sergio Leone in terms of cinematography, editing, and … Continue reading

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Scenes from “Querida voy a Comprar Cigarrillos y Vuelvo” [2011 Argentina]

The Argentinian comedy by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat, “Querida voy a Comprar Cigarrillos y Vuelvo” [Eng. Title: Darling, I’m going out for Cigarettes and I’ll be Right Back] is based on an engaging story by Alberto Laiseca – who … Continue reading

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Isabelita Sarli in “Mis Días con Gloria” [2010 Argentina]

Any discussion about nudity in Argentinian films is incomplete without the mention of Isabel Sarli – undoubtedly the high priestess of cinematic nudity at least as far as Latin America is concerned. Affectionately called ‘Coca’ (for her addiction to that … Continue reading

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Antonella Costa in “No Mires para Abajo” [2008, Argentina]

Having revisited Eliseo Subiela’s “No Mires para Abajo” [Eng. Title: Don’t Look Down] – I’ve had this DVD for well over two years now – I’m no longer sure how to classify it. Yes, it has all the ingredients of … Continue reading

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Sandra Ballesteros & co in “El lado Oscuro del Corazón” [1992, Argentina]

Eliseo Subiela is one of Argentina’s popular directors who likes to delve on the esoteric, Among his eclectic range of films, his 1992 romantic drama “El lado Oscuro del Corazón” [Eng. Title: The Dark Side of the Heart] is of … Continue reading

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