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Mathilda May & Laura Mañá in “La Teta i la Lluna” [1994, Spain / France]

Posted on August 14, 2011 by TR

This is a famous classic which needs to go in here as part of Bigas Luna’s filmography. “La Teta i la Lluna” [Spanish Title: La Teta y la Luna, Eng. Title: The Tit and the Moon] is possibly Luna’s finest … Continue reading →

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Nailea Norvind, Ana Serradilla, others in “La Otra Familia” [2011, Mexico]

Posted on August 13, 2011 by TR

Gustavo Loza’s drama, “La Otra Familia” [Eng. Title: The Other Family] is about a young boy going through extraordinary tribulations in trying to live a normal family life. But by making this film, the director had tried to tackle too … Continue reading →

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Jimena Guerra in “Santos Peregrinos” [2004, Mexico]

Posted on August 3, 2011 by TR

I don’t know much about Juan Carlos Carrasco but his debut feature, “Santos Peregrinos” [Eng. Title: Holy Pilgrims] is a predictable albeit black comedy about greed. Set in a block of tenements in Mexico city, it shows a group of … Continue reading →

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Miren Ibarguren & Olaya Martín in “¿Estás ahí?” [2011, Spain]

Posted on August 2, 2011 by TR

Roberto Santiago’s comedy, “¿Estás ahí?” [Eng. Trans: You there?] is about a young couple living in a city apartment. Only, one of them’s a ghost! Recently killed in an accident, Ana still feels ‘alive’, and while boyfriend Francesco cannot see … Continue reading →

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Scenes from “Ciudad de Ciegos” [1991 Mexico]

Posted on July 22, 2011 by TR

The DVD for this somewhat obscure gem by Alberto Cortés, “Ciudad de Ciegos” [Eng. title: City of the Blind] had been sitting on my shelf for close to three years – while I bought it primarily for a memorable scene … Continue reading →

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