Tag Archives: Spanish mainstream cinema

Tania Robledo & co in “El Garabato” [2008 Mexico]

One must appreciate Adolfo Martínez Solares for his resourcefulness – notwithstanding his credentials as writer and director, he produces his own films and even manages to rope in heavyweights like José Alonso and María Rojo (La Tarea, Esmeralda de Noche … Continue reading

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María Nela Sinisterra & Cristina Brondo in “Penumbra” [2011 Argentina]

Young directors Adrián García Bogliano and Ramiro García Bogliano specialise in horror flicks, and since I’m not a fan of that genre, I’ll keep this brief – their latest effort “Penumbra” (half-light) is way more interesting than their only other … Continue reading

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Elena Roger & Denise Groesman in “Un Amor” [2011 Argentina]

I’ve seen only one other film from promising director Paula Hernández (Herencia), and notice that her latest film, the ubiquitously named “Un Amor” [Eng. Title: One Love] is just as romantic, if slightly on the bitter-sweet side. As the other … Continue reading

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Ana de la Reguera in “Así del Precipicio” [2006 Mexico]

María Teresa Suarez Maceiras wrote and made her directorial feature film debut (as Teresa Suarez) in the Mexican drama, “Así del Precipicio” [Eng. Title: At the Edge of the Abyss]. For a debut, it was certainly a bold film, considering … Continue reading

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Elena Anaya in “Alatriste” [2006 Spain] 1080p

Agustín Díaz Yanes has the distinction of having directed one of the most expensive films ever made in Spain, “Alatriste”. Based on a series of popular novels about the exploits of a seventeenth century soldier and mercenary – El Capitán … Continue reading

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