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Natalia Pelayo & Alejandra Baldoni in “Aniceto” [2008 Argentina]

Now here’s something different – a film musical..! Veteran actor-filmmaker Leonardo Favio revisits a film he made forty years earlier (El romance del Aniceto y la Francisca) – this time, as a musical, “Aniceto”. Favio produced this popular story as … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Cervantes & others in “El Infierno” BR720 [2010 Mexico]

Luis Estrada has followed up his hugely successful and highly acclaimed social satire “Le Ley de Herodes” with his latest film, “El Infierno” [Eng. Title: Hell]. Even if this story is set in modern day Mexico, both the films deal … Continue reading

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Belén López & Marina Gatell in “Intrusos en Manasés” [2008 Spain]

I’m not a great fan of spooky films, but decided to watch one, if only to catch a glimpse of the dishy Marina Gatell – Juan Carlos Claver’s film, “Intrusos en Manasés” [Eng. Title: God’s Forgotten Town]. Watching the film … Continue reading

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

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]

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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