Tag Archives: Peru

A brief review: “Ella” [2010 Peru]

Posted on October 17, 2013 by TR

It’s unfortunate that I had to start an important Latin American director’s filmography in the blog with a totally forgettable film – I’d wanted to review Francisco J. Lombardi’s most recent film “Ella” [Eng. Title: She] before getting into his … Continue reading →

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Scenes from “El Guachimán” [2011 Peru]

Posted on April 8, 2013 by TR

It is not often that we get to review films like this, but since Gastón Vizcarra’s low-brow comedy “El Guachimán” [The Watchman] isn’t particularly making waves anywhere else, it is perhaps reason enough to find out why. Alejandrino Falopio (Guillermo … Continue reading →

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Elsa Pataky and others in “Máncora” BR720 [2008 Peru, Spain]

Posted on April 6, 2012 by TR

This is a rare re-review in this blog. Having recently re-watched Ricardo de Montreuil’s Peruvian drama, “Máncora”, I realise my earlier assessment was perhaps a bit harsh. And it is only fair that I give it a more balanced review … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Nudity in Latin American Cinema

Posted on October 27, 2010 by TR

Another lighthearted tribute of sorts to some of the Spanish language films made in Latin America (excluding Brazil, naturally). With Latin America, it’s practically impossible to cover all my favourite films in just a single clip – there’s simply so … Continue reading →

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