Tag: Cine Las Americas 18

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This often uproarious comedy from Peru marks the last day that long-time buddies Balo, Ricardo, Domingo, and Kike will probably all spend together.  These close friends plan to get together and watch a soccer game, just like they used to in the good old days.  Unfortunately,… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: VIEJOS AMIGOS/GOOD OLD BOYS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) This closing night feature is, without a doubt, my favorite film of the festival.  This character-driven comedy/drama has an outstanding script with extraordinary performances by the cast.  It handles a delicate and sensitive subject matter beautifully, but still delivers on the comic side.  Written and directed… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: MR. KAPLAN

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From writer/directors Israel Cardenas and Laura Amelia Guzman comes this melancholy commentary on life in the Dominican Republic.  This particular tale focuses on Noeli (Yanet Mojica), a Dominican native who, with her boyfriend (Ricardo Ariel Toribio), attempt to scrape out a living by any means necessary… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: DOLARES DE ARENA/SAND DOLLARS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This Chilean entry by writer/director Cristian Jimenez and co-writer Daniel Castro proved to be highly amusing and entertaining.  Jimenez and Castro have put a funny spin on familial dysfunctionality and the drive people have to maintain familial ties despite the problems.  Recently divorced, Sofia (Ingrid Insensee) is… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: LA VOZ EN OFF/VOICE OVER

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This particular entry from Brazil caught my attention right away as I perused the film line-up.  Any film which celebrates a love for cinema will instantly get my attention.  Because this film not only celebrates the passion and joy for movies, but also examines life and… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18 Review: O ULTIMO CINE DRIVE-IN/THE LAST DRIVE-IN THEATER