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Isabel Cristina Cadavidad & Linda Lucía Callejas in “Sin Tetas no Hay Paraiso” [2010 Colombia]

Colombian writer/director Gustavo Bolívar remade his earlier TV series “Sin Tetas no Hay Paraìso” [Eng. Trans: No Paradise Without Tits] for the big screen in 2010, and apparently it was still a huge success. It chronicles the completely misguided life … Continue reading

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Carmen Montes in Jesus Franco’s “Paula-Paula” [2010 Spain]

Let’s be naughty for a change – this is not exactly mainstream, what the heck, it is not even cinema, it is Jesus Franco’s (oh, don’t we all remember him!) latest video film, “Paula-Paula – An audiovisual experience”. An audiovisual … Continue reading

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Bárbara Goenaga in “Agnosia” [2010 Spain]

Eugenio Mira’s sumptuous melodramatic thriller-romance “Agnosia” is one of the most visually stunning films I’ve seen this year. Set in turn-of-twentieth century Barcelona, the story revolves around Joana, the daughter of an industrialist, with an unusual handicap that makes it difficult … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Cervantes in “Oscura Seducción” [2011 Mexico]

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]

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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