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Here’s a Look at the Lineup for Neighboring Scenes, New York’s Latin American Film Series

Manuel Betancourt — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 23:17:23 +0000

Now in its third year, Film Society of Lincoln Center and Cinema Tropical’s Neighboring Scenes program serves as a continued reminder that Latin American cinema is where it’s at. Showcasing 17 films from all over the continent, the week-long event features fearless debuts, daring dramas, and the best from countries like Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, and

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These Are the 2017 Nominees for the Only U.S. Awards Recognizing Latin American Cinema

Andrew S. Vargas — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:13:31 +0000

Since 2001, New York’s Cinema Tropical has been casually ahead of the curve in bringing the best in Latin American cinema to one of the most important centers of global film. From US premieres of watershed features like Y tu mamá también, to eye-opening film series like “Indocumentados”, the non-profit founded by Carlos A. Gutierrez

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From Narco Vampires to Brazilian Cowboys: 5 Must-See Films From Latin America’s Young Auteurs

Manuel Betancourt — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:42:58 +0000

With a doc on mining in the Andes, a 'Carrie'-esque take on teenage horror, or a sexy Brazilian cowboy flick, New Directors/New Films' lineup is fire.

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Julio Hernández Cordón on How His Script About Drug-Dealing Skaters Turned Into a Movie on Blood Traffickers

Andrew S. Vargas — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 21:42:58 +0000

They say every story has been told a thousand times, but Greek tragedy never tackled the subject of blood-trafficking Mexico City skater kids.

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Neither Machos nor Maricas: The Changing Face of Masculinity in Latin American Cinema

Monica Castillo — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:26:03 +0000

Here's how directors are evolving ideas of masculinity in Latin American cinema.

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TRAILER: Mexico City Skaters Get Caught Up in the Black Market Blood Trade in ‘Te Prometo Anarquía’

Andrew S. Vargas — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:30:58 +0000

'Te prometo anarquía' is like an unsettling mashup of 'Y tú mamá también' and Gus Van Sant’s 'Paranoid Park.'

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