For soldiers fighting behind the trenches, war can leave lifelong scars. Many veterans, in addition to their physical and emotional wounds, also bring home what’s called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a condition one develops after seeing or living through a dangerous event. That’s the premise behind the film The Dry...
The New York International Film Festival (NYILFF) is back and better than ever! Hundreds of movie buffs flock to New York City ever year to see the top Latin films from around the world. From Tuesday, July 27th until August 1st, both native New Yorkers and tourists alike will be celebrating the steamy season and doing the same. With the NYILFF...
Riding along the choppy waves of the ocean, a small boat makes it way to an unknown destination. In the background, the sounds of the sea seem unnaturally amplified, beckoning you to get closer. With the steady movement of the boat bobbing against the unsettled ocean, your mind slowly allows itself to be taken to a far away place when suddenly you...
There’s nothing conventional about modern love, yet there are still certain things which ring true no matter what the circumstances are, as seen in the wickedly funny and touching film Elvis & Madona. Written and directed by Marcelo Laffitte, this romantic comedy, which was selected for this year’s 8th Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil, follows the...
On a hot summer day in Manhattan, a 14-year-old Victor Rasuk literally stumbled upon an acting career on the streets of New York City’s Lower East Side. He approached a group of NYU students, including Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist director Peter Sollet, and asked if he could be in the film they were shooting in Thompson Square Park. Floored...
Marisol Nichols is putting aside her badge to live with vampires. The 36-year-old Mexican beauty, who once starred as the headstrong agent Nadia Yassir in the hit television show “24,” has moved on to darker pastures where bloodsuckers are ready to strike. In the new TV series “The Gates,” Nichols is set to star as Sarah Monahan who’ll do anything...
World Cup belongs to sports fanatics, fiesta lovers are still recovering from Carnaval, and now film addicts have an event to call their own in New York City. The 8th Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil is back and ready to showcase some of the finest movies from Brazil. Taking place between June 5th-June 12th at Manhattan’s Tribeca Cinemas, new dates...
Movie buffs, grab the popcorn and sunscreen because the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is back this summer and better than ever. Watch the top Latin flicks from around the globe right in the heart of the city from Tuesday, July 27th to August 1st. Whether you’re a native New Yorker or not, you’ll want to run to the...
If you think your love life is complicated then Sexo, Pudor y Lagrimas will certainly make you change your mind. Adapted from a play by the same name, this film version written and directed by Antonio Serrano is an all out battle-of-the-sexes tale about the lives of six urbanites who live, argue, philosophize, and explore sexuality in the very...
In a place miles away from the complexities of urban living, a father introduces his son to a world of simple pleasures, hard work, and the grandeur of nature. In this emotionally touching and visually stunning ode to paternal love, Alamar, the latest film by writer/director Pedro Gonzalez-Rubio, showcases the bond between father and son during a...
