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María Lapiedra & Co in “Torrente 4 – Lethal Crisis” [2011 Spain]

Posted on July 15, 2011 by TR

“Torrente 4 – Crisis Letal” [Eng. Title: Torrente 4 – Lethal Crisis] is the latest instalment of Santiago Segura’s outrageous comedies in the ‘Torrente’ line of films. For those who are not aware, the Torrente films liberally mix bawdy toilet … Continue reading →

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Cecilia Roth in “Arrebato” [1980 Spain]

Posted on July 11, 2011 by TR

I don’t know much about Iván Zulueta, but his film, “Arrebato” [Eng. Title: Rapture] is one of the best films ever made about cinema – more so about the creative process itself wherein the filmmaker is consumed by his own … Continue reading →

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Yoima Valdés & co in “800 Balas” [2002 Spain]

Posted on July 6, 2011 by TR

Álex de la Iglesia is largely known for his comedy thrillers and among them, “800 Balas” [Eng. Title: 800 Bullets] remains my favourite. The film is Iglesia’s ode to spaghetti westerns as much as to some unsung talents in the … Continue reading →

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Pilar López de Ayala & Manuela Arcuri in “Juana la Loca” [2001 Spain]

Posted on July 1, 2011 by TR

Vicente Aranda’s “Juana la Loca” [Eng. Trans: Juana the Mad, Eng. Title: Mad Love], was the first of three period pieces he made in succession – the other two – “Tirante el Blanco” and “Carmen” are already featured here. It … Continue reading →

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Ángela Carrizosa Aparicio in “Karen Llora en un Bus” [2011 Colombia]

Posted on June 24, 2011 by TR

Gabriel Rojas Vera’s brilliant debut feature, “Karen Llora en un Bus” [Eng. Title: Karen Cries in a Bus] is a simple yet beautiful study of a modern woman making her choices in life. The film is set in Bogota, but … Continue reading →

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