Tag Archives: Spanish mainstream cinema

Elizabeth Cervantes in “Oscura Seducción” [2011 Mexico]

Posted on March 30, 2011 by TR

Walter Doehner’s 2011 drama, “Oscura Seducción” [Eng. Title: Dark Seduction] is about a woman embarking on a passionate fling with her much younger colleague, only to find she’s received much more than she bargained for. The film as a whole … Continue reading →

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Elena Serrano in “Ingrid” [2010 Spain]

Posted on March 23, 2011 by TR

Eduard Cortés’ powerful Catalan drama “Ingrid” tells the story of a young performance artist – Ingrid, as observed by her neighbour, Àlex. Ingrid befriends Àlex when he moves in to her block, and introduces him to her circle of friends, … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Paz Vega

Posted on March 19, 2011 by TR

A bit later than planned, but here it is – a little tribute of sorts to the lovely Paz Vega from the films featured here so far. This is my second tribute to the Andalusian goddess, but I thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Celeste Cid in “Eva y Lola” [2010 Argentina]

Posted on March 17, 2011 by TR

Sabrina Farji’s drama, “Eva y Lola” [Eng. Title: Eva and Lola] is about two young women, friends, who suddenly find themselves bound by a common past, after Lola’s father is placed in custody following a failed suicide attempt. She is … Continue reading →

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Assumpta Serna & Eva Cobo in “Matador” [1986 Spain]

Posted on March 16, 2011 by TR

By 1986, when he made “Matador”, Pedro Almodovar may have gone mainstream, but he still retained his twisted sense of humour and total irreverence for audience reactions that made his films so much fun to watch. It’s from “Todo Sobre … Continue reading →

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