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Susana Falcone in “Los Paranoicos” [2008 Argentina]

Argentinian director Gabriel Medina’s excellent debut feature “Los Paranoicos” [Eng. Title: The Paranoids] is a subdued romantic comedy about a shy and sensitive, aspiring screenwriter conquering the little demons that are holding him back. Luciano makes a living performing in … Continue reading

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Ivonne Montero & co in “Asesino en Serio” [2002 Mexico, Spain]

Antonio Urrutia’s outrageous comedy “Asesino en Serio” [Eng. Titles: Serious Killer, I Murder Seriously] is one of those deliciously tacky films you’ll love to have in your collection. I had reviewed this several years ago, but this a reappraisal from … Continue reading

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Carolina Bang & co in “La Daga de Rasputín” [2011, Spain]

I’ve known Jesús Bonilla only as an actor, but looks like he’s now advanced into film making too, and not for the better in my view. His recent film, “La Daga de Rasputín” [Eng. Title: The Dagger of Rasputin] is … Continue reading

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Emma Suárez & Rosario Flores in “Contra el Viento” [1990 Spain]

Paco Periñán’s directorial full-length feature debut, “Contra el Viento” [Eng. Title: Against the Wind] should have kick-started a successful career – he was also nominated for a Goya the following year, but for reasons unknown, it was also the last … Continue reading

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Francesca Neri in Almodovar’s “Carne Trémula” [1997 Spain]

Pedro Almodovar has crafted some of the most exquisite films made in Spain, and among his later works, the 1997 drama “Carne Trémula” [Eng. Title: Live Flesh] remains a personal favourite. The film uses abundant symbolism to propel its story, … Continue reading

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