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When you find that film…
Previously, I have written about the happenstance of research and, today, I had another. I am writing a monograph about María Félix and found an article in my big Félix file by the actor Diana Bracho. She is critical of … Continue reading
How reviews have changed…
The New York Times review of Les Heros Sont Fatigues/Heroes and Sinners (Yves Ciampi, 1955) begins, “The French seem to be fascinated by those flea-bitten tropical ports, where the heat and humanity are oppressive and sex is rampant and raw” … Continue reading
Posted in Mexican film
Tagged Les Heros Sont Fatigues, María Félix, Yves Ciampi
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El monje blanco (1946)
El monje blanco is a film for the completist. Continue reading
Posted in Mexican film
Tagged Alex Philps, El monje blanco, Julio Bracho, María Félix, Xavier Villarrutia
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La corona negra (1951)
A mysterious woman is asleep in a bar. Continue reading
Posted in European FIlm
Tagged La corona negra, María Félix, Miguel Mihura
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Álamos, Sonora and María Félix
A virtual tour of Álamos, Sonora the birthplace of María Félix. Continue reading
Posted in Travels
Tagged Álamos, María Félix, Sonora, Virtual Tourism
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French Cancan (1955)
French Cancan is a film with limited appeal. Continue reading
Posted in European FIlm
Tagged French Cancan, Jean Renoir, María Félix
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Sonatas (1959)
Sonatas is a slow and befuddling film. Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Film
Tagged Gabriel Figueroa, María Félix, wardrobe
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What Adela Says…
I have re-read Adela Fernández’s memoir-biography* of her father, El Indio Fernández: vida y mito (1986) paying particular attention to mentions of María Félix, subject of my current project. Adela Fernández y Fernández (1942-2013) was an author, scriptwriter, and director … Continue reading
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Tagged Adela Fernández, Emilio Fernández, La Cucaracha, María Félix, Star biography, Star memoir
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Mare Nostrum (1948)
In Mare Nostrum Freya (María Félix) is a German spy who seduces a Spanish captain. Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Film
Tagged María Félix, Rafael Gil, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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Una mujer cualquiera (1949)
Una mujer cualquiera is one of three films directed by Rafael Gil starring María Félix. Continue reading
Posted in Spanish Film
Tagged María Félix, Melodrama, Miguel Mihura, Thriller
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