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‘Mucho Mucho Amor’ Filmmakers on Honoring Walter Mercado’s Legacy

Manuel Betancourt — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:59:35 +0000

Walter Mercado was larger than life. To describe the famed Puerto Rican astrologer requires conjuring up a figure that feels out of this world. His capes, his blowout, his mannerisms — they all feel so affected that they beg the question: who was Walter Mercado when the cameras weren’t rolling? Who was he before he

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REVIEW: Walter Mercado Doc ‘Mucho Mucho Amor’ Is A Fabulous Celebration of the Puerto Rican Astrologer

Manuel Betancourt — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:31:02 +0000

I have a horrible confession to make. Growing up I was embarrassed by Walter Mercado. His flamboyance. His effeminacy. His penchant for the theatrical. Yes, even his capes. They all made me cringe. Worse yet: they made me ashamed because (spoiler alert) they all painfully reminded me of how much I wished I could be,

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New Documentary on Walter Mercado Lands at Netflix for a Summer Release

Kristen Lopez — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:50:30 +0000

Last month it was announced that the Sundance Film Festival would premiere Cristina Costantini and Kareem Tabsch’s documentary on famed astrologer, Walter Mercado. But even before that anticipated world premiere, the doc has already found a home. Netflix has announced that Constantini and Tabsch’s film, entitled Mucho Mucho Amor, will land at the streaming service later this

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From Walter Mercado to Diego Luna: Must-See Latino Movies & Series at Sundance Film Festival

Manuel Betancourt — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:22:07 +0000

Every year, the Sundance Film Festival marks the beginning of a new year for cinema. It’s where must-see flicks become future classics and where indie director darlings become household names. The fest has introduced us to movies like Mosquita y Mari, El Mariachi and Real Women Have Curves, as well as to filmmakers like Alejandro Landes,

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Cristina Costantini On Finding the Perfect Subjects for Her Sundance-Winning Doc ‘Science Fair’

Monica Castillo — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:58:15 +0000

Film festivals are not typically known to show movies that make you feel good about the world. Not that there’s anything wrong with dark dramas and sad documentaries, but after your 10th one in a row, maybe it’d be nice to find something upbeat to watch. You often feel the need to watch a movie

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