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Cantinflas Museum Coming Soon to Mexico City — Here’s What We Know

Kiko Martinez — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:36:18 +0000

Late Mexican comedian Mario Moreno, best known by his stage name Cantinflas, will join other late Latine celebrities like Frida Kahlo and Selena Quintanilla and have a museum dedicated to his life and career. Moreno’s widow, Tita Marbez, confirmed the opening of the new museum during a recent interview with Televisa Espectáculos. “The things of

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This Father-Son Luthier Team Crafts Guitar Inspired by Nature

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:09:30 +0000

Seventeenth century French novelist Antoine François Prevost may have said it best: “The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature.” It’s an adage that goes back centuries and one that gets to the essence of what luthier (guitar maker) Tomás Alfredo Delgado hopes he can share with his son, Tomás Candelario Delgado, during

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5 Movies Starring Cantinflas You Can Stream at Home

Manuel Betancourt — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:07:08 +0000

Chances are you’ve seen a Cantinflas movie, or have heard of Cantinflas at the very least. A staple of many of our childhoods (or, our parents’ childhoods), the legendary Mexican comedian otherwise known as Mario Moreno was one of the most influential figures of Mexican cinema in the 20th century. Known for his alter-ego (thin

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From María Félix to Cantinflas: 10 Mexican Golden Age Films You Should Stream on Pantaya

Manuel Betancourt — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:44:02 +0000

While we love us a good Netflix or Hulu bingewatch, we have to admit they are lacking when it comes to classic Spanish-language fare. That’s why we were so excited when the aptly-named Pantaya streaming service announced it’d be stacking their catalogue with a slew of, not only, the most recent flicks like No Manches Frida and Nosotros

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In the 1940s, the US State Department Made a Pro-Mexico Propaganda Film Starring Cantinflas

Manuel Betancourt — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:57:26 +0000

Picture this: the U.S. government, eager to strengthen its bond with his Southern neighbor, creates a propaganda flick called Mexican Moods. The 11-minute short not only sings the praises of Mexico and its people but celebrates that country’s commitment to fighting the ever-growing threat of Nazis. No, this isn’t some sort of alternate universe – though it

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This Mexican Amusement Park Just Opened a Cantinflas Virtual Reality Ride

Manuel Betancourt — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:36:47 +0000

Cantinflas, one of the most iconic Mexican figures of the 20th century, just got a 21st century makeover to help shed light on that country’s long history. Wearing his signature ensemble (low-waisted baggy pants, white undershirt, red knotted kerchief) and sporting his world-famous mustache, Mario Moreno’s comic character is starring in a new virtual reality

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Here’s How You Can Binge-Watch More Than 30 Cantinflas Movies on Thanksgiving Weekend

Manuel Betancourt — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 23:16:23 +0000

Don't miss the special 4-day marathon of Mario Moreno (aka Cantinflas) movies this Thanksgiving weekend. Here are our top picks.

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Latino Cinema 101: Must-See Films From Mexico’s Golden Age

Andrew S. Vargas — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:10:57 +0000

While the US and Europe were focused on WWII, Mexico’s big studios were able to fill the void with their mix of melodrama, music, and intrigue.

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Actress Gabriela de la Garza Talks Finding Out Her Grandparents Were Friends with Cantinflas

Kiko Martinez — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:19:23 +0000

After landing a role as Cantinflas' sister-in-law, Gabriela de la Garza couldn't find any info about the woman, but her grandma helped solve the mystery.

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60 Latino Movies You Can See In NYC Theaters This September

Vanessa Erazo — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:09:23 +0000

There is a Latin film explosion in the making, whose reverberations will be felt all month long across New York City.

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