Tag Archives: Spanish mainstream cinema

Romina Ricci & Charo Bogarin in “Paco” [2009 Argentina]

Posted on April 27, 2011 by TR

Argentinian actor-director Diego Rafecas’ impressive film “Paco” tackles the ills of drug abuse, particularly of the cheap and toxic ‘Paco’ variety, made from the residue of ‘mainstream’ drug production. He had also boldly and intelligently raised several related issues – … Continue reading →

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Macarena Gómez & co in “Carne de Neón” [2011 Spain, Argentina]

Posted on April 20, 2011 by TR

Paco Cabezas remade “Carne de Neón” [Eng. title: Neon Flesh] for the big screen, after the earlier success of his TV version. What was initially a comedy had turned into a comedy thriller, and I think he just about managed … Continue reading →

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Penélope Velasco in “Café Solo o con Ellas” [2007 Spain]

Posted on April 17, 2011 by TR

Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo’s debut film “Café Solo o con Ellas” [Eng. Title: Love Espresso] is a fairly ordinary brat-pack comedy set in Madrid – all the characters are cliché. The film’s about a group of guys – friends, and their … Continue reading →

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Isabel Cristina Cadavidad & Linda Lucía Callejas in “Sin Tetas no Hay Paraiso” [2010 Colombia]

Posted on April 9, 2011 by TR

Colombian writer/director Gustavo Bolívar remade his earlier TV series “Sin Tetas no Hay Paraìso” [Eng. Trans: No Paradise Without Tits] for the big screen in 2010, and apparently it was still a huge success. It chronicles the completely misguided life … Continue reading →

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Bárbara Goenaga in “Agnosia” [2010 Spain]

Posted on March 31, 2011 by TR

Eugenio Mira’s sumptuous melodramatic thriller-romance “Agnosia” is one of the most visually stunning films I’ve seen this year. Set in turn-of-twentieth century Barcelona, the story revolves around Joana, the daughter of an industrialist, with an unusual handicap that makes it difficult … Continue reading →

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