Movies

Linklater's brilliant 'Before Dusk'

Before midnight, directed by Richard Linklater, is the third installment in the story of Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy), whose script has been written by Richard Linklater himself, Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke, which have been based on the characters created by Richard Linklater and Kim Krizan.

'My meeting with Marilou', the muses return ...

New contribution of French cinema to the Spanish box office: 'My encounter with Marilou', directed by Jean Becker, with a cast led by: Patrick Chesnais (Taillandier), Jeanne Lambert (Marilou), Miou-Miou (Alice), Jacques Weber ( Max) and Xavier Gallais, among others, giving life to the script by Jean Becker and François D'Epenoux, with the collaboration of Marie Sabine Roger; based on the novel by Eric Holder.

The accurate 'Hannah Arendt' invites us to think

'Hannah Arendt', directed by Margarethe von Trotta, is the German film starring: Barbara Sukowa (Hannah Arendt), Axel Milberg (Heinrich Blücher), Janet McTeer (Mary McCarthy), Julia Jentsch (Lotte Köhler) and Ulrich Noethen (Hans Jonas), among others, bringing to life the script by Pamela Katz and Margarethe von Trotta.

The recommended 'Laurence anyways', already on our screens

Xavier Dolan presents this 'peculiar' story, entitled 'Laurence anyways', which he himself has written and directed, produced between Canada and France, with a cast headed by: Melvil Poupaud (Laurence Alia), Suzanne Clément (Fred Belair ), Nathalie Baye (Julienne Alia) and Monia Chokri (Stéfanie), among others.

The hard 'La Lapidation de Saint Étienne' by Pere Vilà Barcelò

'La Lapidation de Saint Étienne' is the new film by director Pere Vilà Barcelò, co-produced between Spain and France, with a script by Vilà Barceló himself and Laura Merino. The interpretive cast is headed by: Lou Castel (Étienne), Marie Payen and Luis Rego, among others.

'Monsters University', colorful but not dazzling

Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, have once again combined their ingenuity to present 'Monsters University', under the direction of Dan Scanlon, which immerses us in a great story of animation, comedy and fantasy. In the original dubbing and in Spanish, we find the voices of the famous: Billy Crystal / José Mota (Mike Wazowski), John Goodman / Santiago Segura (James P. Sullivan “Sulley”), Steve Buscemi (Randy Boggs), Joel Murray (Don Carlton), Pete Sohn (Scott “Squishy” Squibbles), Charlie Day (Art), Sean Hayes (Terri), Dave Foley (Terry), Helen Mirren (Dean Hardscrabble) and Alfred Molina (Professor Knight), among others.

Saturn Awards honors

In a fairly even edition of the Saturn Awards, perhaps "The Avengers" should be highlighted as the great winner, a film that wins three awards.

'After May', a different and successful proposal by Olivier Assayas

'After May', written and directed by Olivier Assayas offers us a totally new and revealing perspective through a journey through a landscape that was also believed to be lost. To reinforce this, Assayas has had the cast composed of: Clément Métayer (Gilles), Lola Créton (Christine) and Félix Armand (Alain), among others.

Snyder's magnificent 'Man of Steel'

'The Man of Steel' is directed by Zack Snyder and for 143 minutes it immerses us in a world of action, fantasy and science fiction. In the cast: Henry Cavill (Clark Kent / Superman), Russell Crowe (Jor-El), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Kevin Costner (Jonathan Kent), Laurence Fishburne (Perry White), Michael Shannon (General Zod), Antje Traue (Faora-Ul), Christopher Meloni (Colonel Hardy), Harry Lennix (General Swanwick), Ayelet Zurer (Lara Lor-Van), Richard Schiff (Dr. Emil Hamilton) and Jadin Gould (Lana Lang), among others.

The successful 'We are honored people' with Paco Tous and Miguel de Lira

'We are honored people', directed by Alejandro Marzoa, is the new comedy recorded between Spain and Portugal, whose artistic cast includes: Paco Tous (Suso), Miguel de Lira (Manuel), Unax Ugalde (Luis), Manuela Vellés (Julia ), Marisol Membrillo (Carmen) and Manuel Lozano (Chema), among others.

'Con la pata quebrada', a magnificent X-ray of women through cinema

'Con la pata quebrada' is the new documentary, written and directed by Diego Galán, which is executive produced by Enrique Cerezo and Agustín Almodóvar, and tells us about the woman seen by Spanish cinema, from the 30s to the present day , through no less than 180 movie clips. A way to also revisit the history of Spain.

Cinema and education: 'Dangerous minds'

Today we rescued a film from 1995, for our section 'Cinema and education', it is Dangerous Minds with a young Michelle Pfeiffer in a very profitable film, which was directed by John N. Smith, and had in its cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Renoly Santiago, Wade Domínguez and Courtney B. Vance, among others.

Trailer for "Lego: The Movie"

Here we have the trailer for the new and peculiar animation of Warner "Lego: the movie", a tape created from the popular construction game.

The magnificent and sublime 'Trance' by Danny Boyle

Directly from the UK, a few days ago the thriller 'Trance' by director Danny Boyle invaded our screens. The cast of 'Trance' is headed by: James McAvoy (Simon), Vincent Cassel (Franck) and Rosario Dawson (Elizabeth), among others, who give life to the script by Joe Ahearne and John Hodge.

'A forbidden god', Pablo Moreno's impeccable vision of the Civil War

Spanish cinema is once again dressing in length with 'A Forbidden God', the new by director Pablo Moreno, which for 133 minutes immerses us in the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. The production has had an extensive cast headed by: Íñigo Etayo (Ramón Illa Novich), Elena Furiase, Jerónimo Salas (Faustino Pérez), Álex Larumbe (Juan Echarri), Luis Seguí (Salvador Pigem), Eneko Capapay (Miguel Massip), Gabriel González (José Figuero), Ricardo del Cano (Atilio), Isaac Israel (Rafael) and Guido Agustín Balzaretti (Pablo Hall), among others.

The excellent 'A Winter at the Beach', Josh Boone's first film

'A winter on the beach (Stuck in love)', written and directed by Josh Boone, is the latest American comedy drama to arrive in the United States, and has in its cast: Greg Kinnear (Bill Borgens), Jennifer Connelly (Erica) , Lily Collins (Samantha), Logan Lerman (Lou), Kristen Bell (Tricia), Nat Wolff (Rusty), Spencer Breslin (Jason) and Liana Liberato (Kate), among others.

'The Adventures of the Five', the essence of family adventure cinema

The Adventures of The Five (Fünf freunde) is the new adventure film and family comedy, just arrived from Germany and under the direction of Mike Marzuk. The cast is made up of: Valeria Eisenbart (George), Quirin Oettl (Julian), Justus Schlingensiepen (Dick) and Neele-Marie Nickel (Anne), among others.

Roger Gual's appetizing 'Tasting Menu'

'Tasting Menu' is directed by Roger Gual and performed by: Jan Cornet (Marc), Claudia Bassols (Raquel), Vicenta N'Dongo (Mar), Fionnula Flanagan (Countess), Stephen Rea (Walter), Marta Torné (Mina) , Andrew Tarbet (Max), Togo Igawa (Isao), Santi Millán.

Cinema and education: 'Everything begins today'

Today we are talking about another film related to education, it is about: Today it all begins (Ça commence aujourd'hui) by Bertrand Tavernier (In the center of the storm). A 1999 French film, which was well received by critics and audiences in France, which stars: Dominique Sampiero, Tiffany Tavernier and Bertrand Tavernier himself.

They denounce the Warner

Filmmaker Jennifer Nelson has sued the Warner / Chappell company for asking her for $ 1.500 for ownership of Happy Birthday to you.

Biker tribute in 'Clara is not a woman's name', Pepe Carbajo's directorial debut

Jorge Sanz once again takes the lead in the comedy 'Clara is no woman's name', directed by Pepe Carbajo and written by Álvaro González Aller. He is accompanied by: Miriam Benoit, Juan Dorá, Esmeralda Moya, Jorge Perugorría, Juan Muñoz, Rebeca Badía, Goyo Giménez, Miriam Díaz-Aroca and Pepe Carabias, among others.

The shocking and tough 'Inch'Allah'

'Inch'Allah' is the Canadian-French co-production written and directed by Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette, starring: Evelyne Brochu (Chloë), Sabrina Ouazani ((Rand) who we recently saw in 'Incompatibles'), Sivan Levy (Ava ), Yousef Sweid (Faysal), Hammoudeh Alkarmi (Safi), Zorah Benali (Soraida) and Carlo Brandt (Michael), among others.

The hard 'Insensibles' with Àlex Brendemühl and Juan Diego

Juan Carlos Medina directs, and co-writes with Luiso Berdejo, the thriller 'Insensibles', a co-production between Spain, France and Portugal, starring: Àlex Brendemühl (David), Juan Diego (Adán Martel as an adult), Félix Gómez (Adán Young Martel), Bea Segura (Magdalena), Tómas Lemarquis (Berkano), Derek de Lint (Dr. Holzmann), Ramon Fonserè (Dr. Carcedo), Silvia Bel (Judith), Lluís Soler (Iván Barkos) and Irene Montalà ( Anaïs), among others.

'Populaire', the pleasant debut of Régis Roinsard

Just arrived from France, a few days ago 'Populaire' came to our screens, under the direction of Régis Roinsard and with a cast led by: Romain Duris (Louis), Déborah François (Rose), Bérénice Bejo (Marie), Shaun Benson ( Bob), Miou-Miou (Madeleine), Mélanie Bernier (Annie) and Nicolas Bedos (Gilbert), among others. All of them personify the script of Roinsard, Daniel Presley and Romain Compingt.

Trailer of "300: the origin of an empire"

Without the director Zack Snyder, nor the actor Gerard Butler, the second installment of "7" entitled "2014: the origin of an empire" will arrive on March 300, 300.

The fantastic 'Sightseers' by Ben Wheatley

'Turistas (Sightseers)', Ben Wheatley's award-winning film, has finally arrived from the UK for its UK release. In 'Tourists' we find a cast headed by: Alice Lowe (Tina), Steve Oram (Chris), Eileen Davies (Carol), Roger Michael, Richard Glover (Martin), Monica Dolan (Janice), Seamus O'Neill and Jonathan Aris (Ian), among others. His script served Steve Oram and Alice Lowe, with the collaboration of Amy Jump, to be awarded for him at the British Independent Film Awards.

Verdú and Querejeta, sublime in '15 years and one day '

'15 years and one day 'directed by Gracia Querejeta is the latest bet of Spanish cinema, for which the famous filmmaker has had: Maribel Verdú (Margo), Tito Valverde (Max), Arón Piper (Jon), Belén López ( Inspector Aledo), Susi Sánchez (Cati), Boris Cucalón (Toni) and Pau Poch (Nelson), among others, who together give life to a script by Antonio Santos Mercero and Gracia Querejeta herself.

'The Messenger (Snitch)', new action role for Dwayne Johnson

'The Messenger (Snitch)' is directed by Ric Roman Waugh, who has also written it in collaboration with Justin Haythe. The film features an interpretive cast led by: Dwayne Johnson (John Matthews), Barry Pepper (Agent Cooper), Jon Bernthal (Daniel James), Benjamin Bratt (Juan Carlos “El Topo”), Susan Sarandon (Joanne), Michael K Williams (Malik), Melina Kanakaredes (Sylvie), Rafi Gavron (Jason), Nadine Velazquez (Analisa) and Harold Perrineau (Jeffrey), among others.

Cinema and education: 'Ana y el rey'

Based on the diary of Anna Leonowens, the writer Margaret Landon wrote "Anne and the King of Siam", of which three films and an animated version have been made. The one that concerns us today is the most current version, dating from 1999, and was directed by Andy Tennant, who included in its cast: Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling and Tom Felton.

Leonardo DiCaprio to play Rasputin

Leonardo DiCaprio will be in charge of playing the "Mad Monk", the Russian mystic with a great influence in the last days of the Romanov Dynasty

The successful 'Son of Caín' by Jesús Monllaó Plana

Jesús Monllaó Plana, director of 'Hijo de Caín' received the Asecan Award for 'opera prima' at the '16 Malaga Festival 'for this Spanish thriller that premiered on May 31, and we are not surprised. "Son of Caín" with a cast headed by: José Coronado (Carlos Albert), Julio Manrique (Julio Beltrán), Maria Molins (Coral), Jack Taylor (Andrew), David Solans (Nico Albert), Mercè Rovira (Patricia), Abril García (Laura) and Helena de la Torre (Diana), among others.

Film and education: '187 (One Eight Seven)'

The film '187 (One Eight Seven)' was directed in 1997 by Kevin Reynolds, which had for its artistic cast: Samuel L. Jackson (“The Samaritan”), John Heard, Kelly Rowan, Clifton Collins Jr., Tony Plana , Karina Arroyave, Lobo Sebastian, Jack Kehler

The lazy 'What is life about?' on religious subjects

What is life about? It is the last Spanish documentary to reach our screens. What is life about? It is written and directed by: Ángel González and Hugo Burgos and is a production by María del Carmen Serrano García for the distributor European Dreams Factory and Alquitara Films.

'Hangover 3', less spree and a little hangover ...

Hangover 3 (The hangover: Part 3), is the new contribution of the comic saga, which this time is directed by Todd Phillips, and in which a large part of the artistic cast repeats: Bradley Cooper (Phil), Ed Helms (Stu), Zach Galifianakis (Alan), Justin Bartha (Doug), Ken Jeong (Mr. Chow), Heather Graham (Jade), Mike Epps (Black Doug), Jamie Chung (Lauren), John Goodman (Marshall) and Jeffrey Tambor (Sid) , among others, to bring to life the script by Todd Phillips and Craig Mazin, based on the characters created by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.

First images of "Inherent Vice"

The first images of "Inherent Vice" are coming to us, a film that Paul Thomas Anderson is filming with Joaquin Phoenix as the main character.

'Mothers of May', a new success in Argentine cinema

'Mothers of May', titled in Argentina 'The abyss ... we are still', is written and directed by Pablo Yotich. 'Mothers of May' stars: Juan Palomino, Alejandro Fiore, Agustina Posse, Pablo Yotich (Ernesto), Belén Santos, Raúl Rizzo, Dalma Maradona, Humberto Serrano, Mabel Pessen and Daniel Valenzuela, among others.

'Everything will be fine': entertaining Danish thriller

Everything will be fine (Alting bliver godt igen) is the new Danish film written and directed by Christoffer Boe, which has in its cast: Jens Albinus (Jacob Falk), Igor Radosavljevic (Ali), Marijana Jankovic (who was awarded for 'Beast 'also from director Christoffer Boe), Thomas Hoite Meersohn (Serge) and Özlem Saglanmak (Mira), among others.

Forest Whitaker as Martin Luther King

The well-known and Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker is in the middle of a negotiation where he could become Martin Luther King in the biopic of this leader.

'My great sexual adventure', on the hunt for the stripper!

'My great sexual adventure', a new Canadian contribution to the comic genre for our billboard, is directed by Sean Garrity and has in its cast: Jonas Chernick (Jordan), Emily Hampshire (Julia) (Good Neighbors), Sarah Manninen (Rachel), Vik Sahay (Dandak) and Melissa Marie Elias (Reshma), among others, bringing Jonas Chernick's script to life.

'Dead man down', a different proposal

'Dead man down', written by JH Wyman and directed by Niels Arden Oplev, is the latest proposal for the American thriller to hit our screens, with the following acting cast: Colin Farrell (Victor) , Noomi Rapace (Beatrice), Dominic Cooper (Darcy), Terrence Howard (Alphonse), Isabelle Huppert (Valentine), Armand Assante (Lon Gordon), F. Murray Abraham (Gregor). Screenplay: JH Wyman.

'A friend for Frank', original and genuine proposal by Jake Shreier

'A friend for Frank (Robot and Frank)', directed by Jake Schreier and written by Christopher Ford is the new science-fiction jewel, in which through an emotional story of comic and didactic overtones we will enjoy the magnificent interpretations of : Frank Langella (Frank), James Marsden (Hunter), Liv Tyler (Madison), Susan Sarandon (Jennifer), Jeremy Strong (Jake), Jeremy Sisto (Sheriff Rowlings) and Peter Sarsgaard (voice of the robot), among others.

Cinema and education: 'Music of the heart'

Within our cycle 'Cinema and education' we tackle today a film by Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street, "Scream 5?), Yes Wes Craven, and it is peculiar that a director who normally dedicates himself to scare and horror films , give us a film of the stature and sensitivity of 'Música del corazón' (1999), for which he knew how to surround himself with a cast of exceptional artists so that the dish would come out round, and one of those stories that makes the flute sound ( in this case the violin).

The different 'Chaika' by Miguel Ángel Jiménez

Salome Demuria (Ahysa) and Giorgi Gabunia (Asylbek) carry the interpretive weight in 'Chaika', the film directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez, written by himself with the help of Luis Moya, in which we learn about the love story between a prostitute and a sailor.

2013 Ariel Awards honors

Paula Markovitch and "El Premio", her directorial debut, were the great winners of the 55th Ariel Awards.

'La Estrella', with Ingrid Rubio and Carmen Machí magnificent in Alberto Aranda's debut on the big screen

Written by Alberto Aranda and Belén Carmona, 'La Estrella' came to our billboard a few days ago, also directed by Alberto Aranda, and with a large cast that includes: Ingrid Rubio (Estrella), Carmen Machi (Trini), Marc Clotet ( Salva), Fele Martínez (Baltasar), Carlos Blanco (Jonás), Rubén Sánchez (Marc), Pep Tosar (Xavier), Alfonsa Rosso (Antonia), Fanny de Castro (Manolita), Pepe Rodríguez (Manuel) and Wong Sau-ching (Li), among others.

The succulent 'The trip' with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon

'The trip', directed by Michael Winterbottom (“Trishna”), comes directly from the UK to make us smile with the magnificent performances of: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Paul Popplewell, Margo Stilley and Claire Keelan, among others, with this road movie that will take these actors to taste the best flavors of the English countryside.

Cinema and education: 'Chain of favors'

It's been a few years since I was able to enjoy this film, but a few days ago I had the opportunity to do it again, and I thought it was worth including it in this section, 'Cinema and education'. 'Chain of Favors' was directed by Mimi Leder (who was about to take over the movie about the magician Mandrake) and included in its cast: Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment, Jay Mohr, Jim Caviezel, Jon Bon Jovi and Angie Dickinson, among others.

The flawless and morbid 'Stoker' by Park Chan-wook

With such a synopsis we were presented a few days ago 'Stoker', the new by Park Chan-wook, played by: Mia Wasikowska (India Stoker), Matthew Goode (Charles Stoker), Nicole Kidman (Evelyn Stoker), Dermot Mulroney (Richard Stoker ), Jacki Weaver (Gwendolyn Stoker), Lucas Till (Pitts), Alden Ehrenreich (Whip), Phyllis Somerville (Mrs. McGarrick), Ralph Brown (Sheriff) and Judith Godrèche (Dr. Jacquin), among others, bringing the script to life by Wentworth Miller.

'Fast & furious 6' more comical than its predecessors

'Fast & furious 6' is the new contribution to the saga of the fastest drivers on the big screen, this time directed by Justin Lin, and with a cast consisting of: Vin Diesel (Dominic Toretto), Dwayne Johnson (Luke Hobbs ), Paul Walker (Brian O'Conner), Gina Carano, Luke Evans (Owen Shaw), Michelle Rodriguez (Letty), Jordana Brewster, Elsa Pataky (Elena), Sung Kang (Han), Tyrese Gibson (Roman), Gal Gadot (Gisele) and Ludacris (Tej Parker), among others.

It was worth the wait for 'The mule'

After months of waiting, 'La mula' arrived on our screens, anonymously directed and with a cast headed by: Mario Casas (Juan Castro), María Valverde (Conchi), Secun de la Rosa (el Chato), Chiqui Maya (Antonio ), Mingo Ruano (Love), Ignacio Mateos (Jesús), Tavi García (Cárdenas), Eduardo Velasco (Sergeant Barrionuevo), Pepa Rus (Pepi), Jesús Carroza (Churri) and Luis Callejo (Troitiño), among others.

'The lords of Salem', one of the best horror movies of recent years

With Rob Zombie as screenwriter and director, 'The lords of Salem' was released in Spain, a co-production between the USA, the United Kingdom and Canada, whose cast is headed by: Sheri Moon Zombie (Heidi), Bruce Davison (Francis), Jeff Daniel Phillips ( Herman), Ken Foree, Dee Wallace (Sonny), Meg Foster (Margaret) and Maria Conchita Alonso (Alice), among others.

'Diaz, don't clean this blood', realistic plea in favor of "anti-globalization movements"

'Diaz, don't clean up this blood (Diaz, don't clean up this blood)' is the new proposal for European cinema (Italy, Romania and France), directed by Daniele Vicari and starring a cast headed by: Claudio Santamaria (Max ), Jennifer Ulrich (Alma), Elio Germano (Luca), Davide Iacopini, Ralph Amoussou and Fabrizio Rongione, among others, has a script by Vicari based on a plot by Daniele Vicari and Laura Paolucci.

Disappointing 'Death tide (Dark tide)'

John Stockwell directs 'Lethal Tide', the new American thriller hit our screens, with a cast consisting of: Halle Berry (Kate Mathieson), Olivier Martinez (Jeff Le Grange), Ralph Brown (William Brady), Luke Tyler (Luke Brady ) and Mark Elderkin (Tommy), among others.

The excellent and tough 'Rebelde (War witch)' by Kim Nguyen

'Rebelde (War witch)' is the new Canadian contribution to our billboard. Written and directed by Kim Nguyen, it is performed by: Rachel Mwanza (Komona), Alain Bastien (rebel commander), Serge Kanyinda (magician), Ralph Prosper (the butcher), Mizinga Mwinga (Great Tiger), Jean Kabuya (camp instructor rebel), Jupiter Bokondji (sorcerer), Starlette Mathata (Komona's mother) and Alex Herabo (Komona's father), among others.

Baz Luhrmann's bombastic version of 'The Great Gatsby'

Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce have been in charge of giving a new twist to the homonymous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, which this time has 3D technology on the whim of its director, Luhrmann himself. In the interpretive part, during the 143 minutes of footage, we will be able to see actors and actresses of the stature of: Leonardo DiCaprio (Jay Gatsby), Tobey Maguire (Nick Carraway), Carey Mulligan (Daisy Buchanan), Joel Edgerton (Tom Buchanan), Isla Fisher (Myrtle Wilson), Jason Clarke (George Wilson) and Elizabeth Debicki (Jordan Baker), among others.

Cinema and education: 'Being and having'

Today we are talking about another title related to education, 'Being and having', which although it belongs to the documentary genre more than that of cinema, is worth it, since its director, Nicolas Philibert, whom many will remember for the recent 'Solo es the beginning 'managed in 2002 to make this a category product on the French billboard. In 'Being and having' we find the interventions of: Georges Lopez, Laura, Guillaume, Julien, Jonathan, Nathalie, Olivier, Alizé, Johann, Jessie, Jojo, Marie, Létitia and Axel, among others.

The interesting 'Indignados' by Tony Gatlif

Indignados is a dramatized account of what is happening in Europe today. A documentary reconstruction that penetrates the palpable and dense reality of a Continent involved in acute social colvulsions, all seen through the 15M movement, from the gaze of an illegal young African woman who seeks her redemption in Europe and of men and women who they face the system, just to be able to live their lives with dignity.

'El impostor (The imposter)', tense and interesting documentary

'The impostor' is the new proposal just arrived from the United Kingdom, interpreted by Adam O'Brian (Frédéric Bourdin), Anna Ruben (Carey Gibson), Cathy Dresbach (Nancy), Alan Teichman (Charlie), Iván Villanueva (social worker) , María Jesús Hoyos (judge), Anton Martí (police) and Amparo Fontanet (police), among others. Despite being a documentary, 'The Imposter' has a cinematic cut that hooks the viewer from beginning to end.

'The last island', a different place for all audiences

'The last island' is the latest proposal in Spanish cinema under the direction of Dácil Pérez de Guzmán. A fantasy film in whose cast we find: Carmen Sánchez (Alicia), Julieta Serrano (Belinda), Antonio Dechent (Alpidio), Eduardo Velasco (Fermín / Fabián), Maite Sandoval (Elena), Xavier Boada (Mario), Virgina Ávila (Clara), Lucía Paredes (Mima) and Pablo Paredes (Tomás), among others, giving life to the script by Lola Guerrero based on an argument by Dácil Pérez de Guzmán.

'Mussolini is going to die' or loneliness taken to its maximum expression

Based on the homonymous play, 'Mussolini is going to die' narrates the last hours that dictator Mussolini and Claretta Petacci spent together in 1945 before being shot, hanged and massacred. 'Mussolini is going to die', directed and written by Rafael Gordon, stars Miguel Torres (Benito Mussolini) and Julia Quintana (Claretta Petacci).

Popcorn session with 'Target: The White House' and Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler, whom we recently saw in 'Chasing Mavericks', takes the Spanish card again, this time with 'Target: The White House (Olympus has fallen)', an action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua. In 'Target: The White House (Olympus Has Fallen)' lead the cast: Gerard Butler (Mike Banning), Aaron Eckhart (President Benjamin Asher), Morgan Freeman (Trumbull), Radha Mitchell (Leah), Dylan McDermott (Forbes), Angela Bassett (Lynn Jacobs), Cole Hauser (Rome), Melissa Leo (Ruth), Ashley Judd (Margaret Asher) and Rick Yune (Kang), among others.

'7 boxes', a jewel of Paraguayan cinema

Written and directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia and Tana Schémbori, the Paraguayan 7 boxes was released in Spain a few days ago, a film highly celebrated and praised by the public and critics, which is interpreted by: Celso Franco (Víctor), Lali Gonzalez (Liz ), Nico García (Luis), Mario Toñanez (Sergeant Osorio), Nelly Davalos (Tamara) and Roberto Cardozo (Gus), among others.

Cinema and education: 'The man without a face'

New contribution to our review of films related to the world of education, in which again we observe the tandem formed by teacher and student helping each other, each in their own way, as we could already see in 'Discovering Forrester'. The film, titled The Man Without a Face, was directed by Mel Gibson in 1993 and stars Gibson himself, accompanied by Nick Stahl, Margaret Whitton, Fay Masterson, Gaby Hoffmann, Richard Masur and Geoffrey Lewis, among others.

The French 'Tomboy', a correct proposal by Céline Sciamma

Céline Sciamma presented in Spain the latest French drama to hit our screens, Tomboy, a dramatic film whose cast is headed by: Zoé Héran (Laure / Mickäel), Malonn Lévana (Jeanne), Jeanne Disson (Lisa), Sophie Cattani (mother) and Mathieu Demy (father), among others.

Love is danced with 'Tango libre'

New contribution of European cinema (France, Belgium and Luxembourg) to our billboard by the hand of Frédéric Fonteyne, who is the director of Tango libre, a film interpreted by: François Damiens (Jean-Christophe), Sergi López (Fernand), Jan Hammenecker (Dominic), Anne Paulicevich (Alice), Zacharie Chasseriaud (Antonio), Christian Kmiotek (Michel) and David Murgia (Luc), among others.

Superb interpretation of Rick Lens in the Dutch 'Kauwboy'

Directed and written by Boudewijn Koole, who has counted for the script with the collaboration of Jolein Laarman, the Dutch Kauwboy, Koole's debut feature, came to our screens a few days ago, which is interpreted by: Rick Lens (Jojo), Loek Peters ( Ronald), Cahit Ölmez, Susan Radder (Yenthe) and Ricky Koole, among others.

'The Big Wedding', an unusual story with an obscene Robert De Niro

Justin Zackham presented a few days ago in Spain his latest comedy La gran boda (The big wedding) ', starring, among others, by: Robert De Niro (Don), Katherine Heigl (Lyla), Diane Keaton (Ellie Griffin), Amanda Seyfried (Missy), Topher Grace (Jared), Ben Barnes (Alejandro), Susan Sarandon (Bebe McBride) and Robin Williams (father Moinighan).

Oscar Isaac will be Pablo Escobar

The Guatemalan actor Oscar Isaac continues his ascending path in Hollywood, the interpreter has gone from being secondary to playing great leading roles.

Cinema and education: 'The four hundred blows'

New contribution to the cycle 'Cinema and education', in which today we analyze the mythical French film by François Truffaut, The four hundred blows. The film, from 1959, had in its cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claire Maurier, Albert Rémy, Guy Decomble and Georges Flamant, among others, and was awarded at Cannes for Best Director.

'Scary movie 5', umpteenth repetition of the pattern ...

Ashley Tisdale (Jody), Simon Rex (Dan), Lindsay Lohan (herself), Charlie Sheen (himself), Erica Ash (Kendra), Katt Williams (Blaine), Darrell Hammond (Dr. Hall), Snoop Dogg (Marcus ), Kate Walsh, Terry Crews (Martin), Molly Shannon (Heather), Jerry O'Connell (Christian Gray), Heather Locklear (Barbara) and Mike Tyson (himself), among others, make up the cast of Scary movie 5, fifth installment of this comic saga that parodies horror movies.

A very good 'Night of wine and drinks', by Ole Christian Madsen

'Night of wine and drinks' is the new comedy by Ole Christian Madsen, produced in Denmark in 2011, which now hits our billboard, with a cast headed by: Anders W. Berthelsen (Christian), Paprika Steen (Anna), Adriana Masciliano (Fernanda), Jamie Morton (Oscar), Sebastián Estevanez (Juan Diaz), Dafne Schiling

'La nostra vita', an emotional proposal with Elio Germano

'La nostra vita' is the new and emotional proposal by Daniele Luchetti, shot between Italy and France in 2010, starring: Elio Germano (Claudio), Raoul Bova (Piero), Isabella Ragonese (Elena), Luca Zingaretti (Ari ), Stefania Montorsi (Loredana), Giorgio Colangeli (Porcari), Alina Madalina Berzunteanu (Gabriela), Marius Ignat (Andrei), Awa Ly (Celeste) and Emiliano Campagnola (Vittorio), among others.

'The exercise of power', an exercise of empathy with politicians ...

'The exercise of power (L'exercice de l'État), directed and written by Pierre Schoeller, is a production shot between France and Belgium, whose cast is headed by: Olivier Gourmet (Bertrand Saint-Jean), Michel Blanc (Gilles ), Zabou Breitman (Pauline), Laurent Stocker (Yan) and Sylvain Deblé (Martin), among others.

Cinema and Education: The Emperors Club

Today we do a new review of another title that deals with the world of education. In this case we rescued a 2002 film, 'The Emperor's Club', directed by Michael Hoffman and performed by: Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Embeth Davidtz, Rob Morrow, Edward Herrmann and Harris Yulin, among others .

'A great team', entertaining proposal by Olivier Dahan

The newcomer to our billboard 'A great team (Les seigneurs)', is the latest French comedy directed by Olivier Dahan, whose cast is headed by: José Garcia (Patrick Orbéra), Gad Elmaleh (Rayane), Jean-Pierre Marielle (Titouan) , Franck Dubosc (David), Joey Starr (Shaheef), Ramzy Bedia (Marandella), Omar Sy (Wéké) and Frédérique Bel (Floria), among others.

Loose 'Combustion' by Calparsoro

'Combustion' by Daniel Calparsoro is the new thriller in Spanish cinema, starring: Álex González (Mikel), Alberto Ammann (Navas), Adriana Ugarte (Ari), Luis Zahera, Marta Nieto, María Castro, Juan Pablo Schuck and Christian Mulas , among others, which has a script by Calparsoro himself, along with Carlos Montero and Jaime Vaca.

Cinema and education: This is my land

New entry to talk about another film classic related to education. And we dressed up to talk about "This is my land", a real gem of cinema, directed by the famous director Jean Renoir. The film is not fully educational, at least not to use, the lesson is not directed for the students, but for the whole of society, there is nothing ... With a script by Jean Renoir and Dudley Nichols, the 1943 film is starring: Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, George Sanders, Walter Slezak, Kent Smith, Una O'Connor, Philip Merivale and George Coulouris, among others.

Fun and successful 'Two plus two' by Diego Kaplan

'Two plus two' hit the Spanish movie billboards on May 1, backed by its success in Argentina, where it has attracted more than 1 million viewers. 'Dos más dos', directed by Diego Kaplan, is a comedy whose cast is headed by: Adrián Suar (Diego), Julieta Díaz (Emilia), Juan Minujín (Richard), Carla Peterson (Betina) and Alfredo Casero (Pablo), among others .

Superb 'Iron Man 3' by Shane Black

'Iron Man 3', directed by Shane Black between the USA and China, brings us 130 more minutes of entertainment and action to continue knowing the adventures of our heroes, with a script by Black himself and Drew Pearce, which have been based on the comics by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Don Heck, and Larry Lieber. In the cast we find: Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark / Iron Man), Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts), Don Cheadle (James Rhodes / War Machine), Guy Pearce (Dr. Aldrich Killian), Ben Kingsley (Mandarin), Rebecca Hall (Maya Hansen), James Badge Dale (Eric Savin), Jon Favreau (Happy Hogan), Stephanie Szostak (Ellen Brandt) and William Sadler (Sal), among others.

The terrifying and entertaining proposal of Carles Torrens emerged

'Emergo', directed by Carles Torrens stars: Kai Lennox (Alan), Gia Mantegna (Caitlin), Michael O'Keefe (Dr. Helzer), Rick González (Paul), Fionna Glascott (Ellen), Francesc Garrido (Heseltine ), Damian Roman (Benny), Laura Martuscelli (Cynthia) and Fermí Reixach (Lamson), among others.

Film and education: 'The indomitable Will Hunting'

We are talking today in our section "Cinema and education" about another film by director Gus Van Sant ('Elephant' and 'Discovering Forrester'), which is entitled 'The indomitable Will Hunting'. A film that has renowned actors leading the cast: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, a superb Robin Williams, accompanied by Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgård, Casey Affleck and Cole Hauser, among others.

The funny 'Memories of a teenage zombie', a comedy that will raise the dead!

'Memoirs of a teenage zombie (Warm Bodies)', the new American box office directed by Jonathan Levine, is already wreaking havoc at the Spanish box office. The film that moves between scares, comedy and romance, is interpreted by: Nicholas Hoult (R), Teresa Palmer (Julie), Analeigh Tipton (Nora), Rob Corddry (M), Dave Franco (Perry), John Malkovich (General Grigio). Screenplay: Jonathan Levine; based on the novel by Isaac Marion.

The Hunt

Superb Mads Mikkelsen in Vinterberg's 'The Hunt'

The Danish 'The hunt', directed by Thomas Vinterberg ('Submarine'), has a cast headed by: Mads Mikkelsen (Lucas), Thomas Bo Larsen (Theo), Annika Wedderkopp (Klara), Lasse Fogelstrøm ( Marcus), Susse Wold (Grethe) and Alexandra Rapaport (Nadja), among others, to give life to the script by Thomas Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm.

Cinema and education: 'The language of the butterflies'

Today we remember one of the most emblematic roles of the late Fernando Fernán Gómez, under the direction of José Luis Cuerda in "The language of butterflies", a 1999 film, which in addition to the aforementioned Fernán Gómez, had in its cast: Manuel Lozano, Uxia Blanco, Gonzalo Uriarte, Guillermo Toledo, Alexis de los Santos and Jesús Castejón.

Gus Van Sant's 'Promised Land', a statement to the natural environment and people

'Promised Land', with a script by Matt Damon and John Krasinski based on a plot by Dave Eggers, is the new film from director Gus Van Sant (The Indomitable Wil Hunting, 'Discovering Forrester', 'Elephant', etc), to which has had a cast headed by: Matt Damon (Steve Butler), John Krasinski (Dustin Noble), Frances McDormand (Sue Thomason), Rosemarie DeWitt (Alice), Scoot McNairy (Jeff Dennon), Titus Welliver (Rob), Hal Holbrook (Frank Yates). Script:

'October baby' a true story without moralisms

October baby, directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin, is the latest North American proposal that brings us to our cinemas, with an artistic cast headed by: Rachel Hendrix (Hannah), Jason Burkey, (Jason) Jasmine Guy (Mary), John Schneider ( Jacob), Jennifer Price (Grace) and Collenn Trusler (Alanna).

Highly recommended '4 days of May' by Achim Von Borries

'4 days of May (4 tage im Mai)', written and directed by Achim Von Borries, is a German, Russian and Ukrainian production performed by: Pavel Wenzel (Peter), Aleksey Guskov (captain), Ivan Shvedoff (Trubizin) , Andrey Merzlikin (Sedych), Sergey Legostaev (Iwanov), Maksim Kowalewski (Fradkin), Grigoriy Dobrygin, Angelina Häntsch, Gertrud Roll, Petra Kelling, Merab Ninidze, Gerald Alexander Held, Martin Brambach, Veit Stübner and Sylke Langenbeck, among others.

The adaptation of 'On the road' loses the passion of Kerouac's novel

'On the road', José Rivera's adaptation of Jack Kerouac's novel, under the direction of Walter Salles, has been produced between France, the United Kingdom, the USA and Brazil. On the acting roster, 'On the road' features: Sam Riley (Sal / Jack Kerouac), Garrett Hedlund (Dean Moriarty / Neal Cassady), Kristen Stewart (Marylou / LuAnne Henderson), Tom Sturridge (Carlo Marx / Allen Ginsberg) , Viggo Mortensen (Old Bull Lee / William S. Burroughs), Kirsten Dunst (Camille / Carolyn Cassady), Amy Adams (Jane / Joan Vollmer), Alice Braga (Terry / Bea Franco), Elisabeth Moss (Galatea Dunkel / Helen Hinkle) and Danny Morgan (Ed Dunkle / Al Hinkle), among others.

'LOL', exclusively for teens

Lisa Azuelos directs the North American remake of the 2008 French film 'LOL (Laughing out loud)'. Also titled 'LOL', the dramatic comedy, it has a cast headed by: Miley Cyrus (Lola), Demi Moore (Anne ), Ashley Greene (Ashley), Thomas Jane (Allen), Jay Hernandez (James), Austin Nichols (Mr. Ross), Gina Gershon (Kathy), Douglas Booth (Kyle), George Finn (Chad), Lina Esco (Janice ), Adam G. Sevani (Wen).

Cinema and education: 'When I grow up I want to be a soldier'

Within our cycle 'Cinema and education', we are talking today about this film that makes a hard but realistic analysis of a part of today's society seen from the eyes of Christian Molina who directed in 2011 'When I grow up I want to be a soldier (I want to be a soldier ', with the interpretation of: Fergus Riordan, Ben Temple, Valeria Marini, Danny Glover, Robert Englund, Andrew Tarbet and Jo Kelly, among others, embodying the script by Cuca Canals and Christian Molina himself.

The end of Alta Films

Enrique González Macho, president of Alta Films, has confirmed that he does not see any way to continue with his activity.

'Legal types': simple and pleasant comedy

Fisher Stevens has left us on the billboard in recent days 'Legal types', his latest comedy, for which he has managed to surround himself with a few "monsters" of interpretation: Al Pacino (Val), Christopher Walken (Doc), Alan Arkin (Hirsch), Julianna Margulies (Nina), Mark Margolis (Claphands), Lucy Punch (Wendy), Addison Timlin (Alex) and Vanessa Ferlito (Sylvia), among others.

Malick presents his controversial 'To the Wonder'

A few days ago, 'To the Wonder' arrived on our billboard, the film written and directed by Terrence Malick, whose cast include: Ben Affleck (Neil), Olga Kurylenko (Marina), Rachel McAdams (Jane) and Javier Bardem (father Quintana ), among others.

Accurate hit of the 'Scorpion in love'

At last we can enjoy 'Alacrán in love', the latest dramatic thriller by director Santiago A. Zannou, whose cast includes: Álex González (Julián “Alacrán”), Carlos Bardem (Carlomonte), Miguel Ángel Silvestre (Luis), Judith Diakhate (Alyssa), Javier Bardem (Solís) and Hovik Keuchkerian (Pedro), among others.

Quim Gutiérrez makes the leap to French cinema with 'The yellow eyes of crocodiles'

The young Catalan actor Quim Gutiérrez (Barcelona, ​​1981) who is currently triumphing on the billboard with the film by the brothers Àlex and David Pastor, 'The Last Days', is going to make the leap to French cinema to co-star alongside Emmanuelle Béart and Julie Depardieu (Gérard Depardieu's daughter) the film 'Les Yeux Jaunes des Crocodiles' ('The yellow eyes of crocodiles'), which will be directed by Cécile Telerman.

Cinema and education: 'The little savage'

The little savage (1969) is directed by and starring François Truffaut, who was right with the music of Antonio Vivaldi and also with the cast, which he himself formed together with the boy Jean-Pierre Cargol, and other secondary players who were also up to the task. : Jean Dasté, Françoise Seigner, Paul Villé and Claude Miller, among others.

'Oblivion', one of the best science fiction titles of recent times

'Oblivion' is already on our screens. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, this fast-paced sci-fi film stars: Tom Cruise (Jack), Olga Kurylenko (Julia), Andrea Riseborough (Victoria), Morgan Freeman (Beech), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Sykes), Melissa Leo (Sally) and Zoe Bell (Kara), among others.

'For greater glory (Cristiada)': interesting review of the history of Mexico with Dean Wright

Dean Wright directs 'For greater glory (Cristiada)', the new bet of cinema recently arrived from Mexico, which immerses us in a dramatic warlike universe played by: Andy Garcia (General Enrique Gorostieta), Oscar Isaac (Victoriano “El Catorce” Ramírez ), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Adriana), Santiago Cabrera (father Vega), Eduardo Verástegui (Anacleto Gonzales Flores), Eva Longoria (Tulita Gorostieta), Peter O'Toole (father Christopher), Bruce Greenwood (ambassador Dwight Morrow), Rubén Blades (President Plutarco Elías) and Nestor Carbonell (Major Picazo), among others.

'The last days', a magnificent contribution by Àlex Pastor and David Pastor

For a few days we have been able to see in the best cinemas 'The last days', the original apocalyptic film written and directed by Àlex Pastor and David Pastor, for which they have had a cast headed by: Quim Gutiérrez (Marc), José Coronado ( Enrique), Marta Etura (Julia), Leticia Dolera (Andrea) and Iván Massagué (Lucas), among others.

New trailer for "Man of Steel"

We already have here a new trailer for the new Superman film "Man of Steel" directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill.

Cinema and education: 'Not one less'

The film is 'Ni uno menos (Not one less)', directed by Zhang Yimou ('The Flowers of War') in 1999, and starring: Minzhi Wei, Huike Zhang, Zhenda Tian, ​​Enman Gao, Zhimei Sun , Yuying Fen, Fanfan Li, Zhang Yichang, Xu Zhanqing, Liu Hanzhi, Ma Guolin, Wu Wanlu, Liu Ru, Wang Shulan, Fu Xinmin and Bai Mei, accompanied by non-professional actors interpreting characters based on themselves.

Fashion stars: Hailee Steinfeld

Everything indicated that Hailee Steinfeld was going to become one of the fashionable actresses after her Oscar nomination in 2010 for "Courage of law" by the Coens.

'Infernal Possession: Evil Dead' accurately resurrected 32 years later

'Possession infernal: Evil dead' is the remake directed by Fede Alvarez, of the mythical film by Sam Raimi, who here acts as a screenwriter with Rodo Sayagues, based on Raimi's own script for the 1981 film of the same name. this occasion to embody this terrifying story has been counted on: Jane Levy (Mia), Shiloh Fernandez (David), Jessica Lucas (Olivia), Lou Taylor Pucci (Eric) and Elizabeth Blackmore (Natalie), among others.

Lazy 'GI Joe: Revenge'

GI Joe: Retaliation (GI Joe 2: Retaliation), directed by Jon Chu, is the new contribution to action and fantasy cinema, which has an extensive interpretive cast led by: DJ Cotrona (Flint), Byung-hun Lee ( Storm Shadow), Adrianne Palicki (Lady Jaye), Ray Park (Snake Eyes), Jonathan Pryce (president), Ray Stevenson (Firefly), Channing Tatum (Duke Hauser), Bruce Willis (General Joe Colton), Dwayne Johnson (Roadblock) , Joseph Mazzello (Mouse), Walton Goggins (Warden Nigel James), Elodie Young (Jinx), Arnold Vosloo (Zartan) and RZA (blind teacher), among others.

The recommendable 'Barbara' by Christian Petzold

'Bárbara', is the German film whose script and direction has been run by Christian Petzold, with the collaboration of Harun Farocki in the first role. For this work, Petzold won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 2012 Berlin Film Festival. The German film stars: Nina Hoss (Barbara), Ronald Zehrfeld (André), Rainer Bock (Klauss) and Christina Hecke (Dr. Schulze), among others.

Cinema and education: 'Diary of a scandal'

'Diary of a Scandal' was directed by Richard Eyre in 2006 and its cast was headed by: Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy, Andrew Simpson, Tom Georgeson, Michael Maloney and Joanna Scanlan, among others. The script ran from Patrick Marber's account.

UK prepares tomorrow's spectators

Ed Vaizey, British culture minister, stated that "we entrusted BFI with the creation of a strategy that not only boosts the number of spectators"

Two good reasons to see 'A love between two worlds'

'Un amor entre dos mundos (Upside down)' is directed by Juan Solanasy is a co-production between France and Canada that mixes the genres of romance and science fiction through the script by Juan Solanas and Santiago Amigorena, in which two worlds converge with opposite gravities, living in each of these the protagonists of the love story, Kirsten Dunst (Eden) and Jim Sturgess (Adam). The original script of the film has been written by Juan Solanas himself and Santiago Amigorena.

Almodóvar's 'Passenger Lovers' to Open Los Angeles Film Festival

Everything is ready for the 19th edition of the Los Angeles Film Festival, which will be held from June 13 to 23, 2013, and at whose opening you will be able to enjoy the North American premiere of "I'm So Excited!" ('Passenger Lovers'), the latest work by Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, as announced by the organization itself.

China censors Tarantino's 'Django unchained'

The screenings of Quentin Tarantino's film 'Django Unchained' were suspended at the last minute in theaters in China. They justified the cancellation for ridiculous "technical reasons." Some users have said on a popular Chinese social network that the movie was shown for a few minutes.

Complete program of the '16 Malaga Festival '

Between April 20 and 27, the 16th edition of the Malaga Festival will be held in Malaga, which has already completed its programming. In it we find up to 13 feature films, one of them out of competition, which will make up the Official Section, while 6 films will make up the new non-competitive section of Málaga Premiere premieres, where the new films by Roger Gual can be seen ('Tasting menu') , Ventura Pons ('A berenade in Geneva') or Roberto Santiago ('Solo para dos') among others.

'lI Gincana Cinematográfica' of the Catalan school 'El Plató de Cinema'

Under the concept 'With creativity we overcome it', the II Cinematographic Gincana organized by the Catalan school 'El Plató de Cinema', aims to offer an alternative at such a difficult time for the world of celluloid and culture in general. The initiative was born with the desire to provide the cinematographic sector with fresh air, so it does not require technical or narrative knowledge of cinema, but a lot of creativity and a good dose of cinephilia.