Ana (Cristina Rodlo) travels to the remote town of Rosales, Puerto Rico in the hopes of turning her family's long-abandoned mansion into a museum honoring her dying father's (Axel Anderson) medical legacy. Rosales is the hometown of Ana's mother, and it is where Ana's parents first met and eventually married. Most importantly, Rosales is where Ana's father opened his first free clinic for cancer research. Ana clearly expects a glowing reception for her father, but the reaction of the locals to his reappearance is quite the opposite. At first, Ana convinces herself that this is due to the impoverished locals' jealousy of her family's fortune, so she focuses on public relations and marketing to remind the locals of her father's importance. When that only makes matters worse, Ana finally opens her eyes to the skeletons that have been locked away for years in her family's proverbial closet. That right there...
- 5/6/2013
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
The CondemnedSynopsis:
In this haunting psychological thriller, dark and terrible secrets hidden in an old mansion stir back to life when the original owner of the house returns. Beautiful Ana travels to a remote town to transform the abandoned family mansion into a museum detailing her father’s scientific and humanitarian achievements. She discovers that the mysterious caretaker has kept the house in pristine fashion. However, the townspeople – now destitute and helpless — do not welcome her warmly. And neither does the house.
Strand Releasing’s Jon Gerrans, who negotiated the deal with Busó-García, said, “We’re thrilled to be working with Roberto on this intriguing film and hope that it has a great life both theatrically as well as in its ancillary markets.”
Cast:
Cristina Rodlo
René Monclova
Axel Anderson
Director:
Roberto Busó-García
95 Minutes • In Spanish with English Subtitles • Not Rated
Opens Today Friday March 8, 2013 @ Noho 7 Laemmle's Noho 75240 Lankershim Blvd.North Hollywood, CA. 91601laemmle.com...
In this haunting psychological thriller, dark and terrible secrets hidden in an old mansion stir back to life when the original owner of the house returns. Beautiful Ana travels to a remote town to transform the abandoned family mansion into a museum detailing her father’s scientific and humanitarian achievements. She discovers that the mysterious caretaker has kept the house in pristine fashion. However, the townspeople – now destitute and helpless — do not welcome her warmly. And neither does the house.
Strand Releasing’s Jon Gerrans, who negotiated the deal with Busó-García, said, “We’re thrilled to be working with Roberto on this intriguing film and hope that it has a great life both theatrically as well as in its ancillary markets.”
Cast:
Cristina Rodlo
René Monclova
Axel Anderson
Director:
Roberto Busó-García
95 Minutes • In Spanish with English Subtitles • Not Rated
Opens Today Friday March 8, 2013 @ Noho 7 Laemmle's Noho 75240 Lankershim Blvd.North Hollywood, CA. 91601laemmle.com...
- 3/8/2013
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
It’s an exciting week for Latino film. There are lots of options at theaters across the country including the Oscar nominated No (starring Gael García Bernal), the Puerto Rican thriller Los Condenados, and Bless Me, Ultima based on Rudolfo Anaya’s classic Chicano novel.
Bless Me, Ultima
Writer, Director: Carl Franklin
Starring: Miriam Colon, Luke Ganalon, Dolores Heredia, Benito Martinez, Castulo Guerra, Joaquin Cosio
Country: USA
Language: English
After a small regional release last summer, Bless Me, Ultima is now in the second week of its national release. This past weekend its box office sales passed the $1 million mark, a feat that few Latino films achieve. Last year only three Latino films were able to surpass six figures.
Synopsis:
Based on the controversial, award-winning Chicano novel by acclaimed author Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me, Ultima is a turbulent coming-of-age story about a young boy, Antonio (Luke Ganalon), growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera (healer) named Ultima (Miriam Colon) comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question his strict upbringing by his parents (Dolores Heredia & Benito Martinez). Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events, Antonio must grapple with questions about the nature of divinity and his own destiny.
Bless Me, Ultima is currently playing in over a hundred theaters in California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, Illinois, and Florida.
For details visit the website and use the theater locator. Follow @BMUmovie on Twitter and Facebook
Los Condenados (The Condemned)
Director: Roberto Busó-García
Starring: Cristina Rodlo, René Monclova, Axel Anderson
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Spanish
Synopsis:
In this haunting psychological thriller, dark and terrible secrets hidden in an old mansion stir back to life when the original owner of the house returns. Beautiful Ana travels to a remote town to transform the abandoned family mansion into a museum detailing her father’s scientific and humanitarian achievements. She discovers that the mysterious caretaker has kept the house in pristine fashion. However, the townspeople – now destitute and helpless — do not welcome her warmly. And neither does the house.
The Condemned is currently playing at the Quad Cinema in New York City and opens Friday, March 8 at Laemmle’s NoHo 7 in Los Angeles.
For more info visit the website and like their page on Facebook
No
Director: Pablo Larraín
Starring: Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Antonia Zegers
Country: Chile
Language: Spanish
It didn’t win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film but the nomination has helped build buzz for Pablo Larraín’s political drama inspired by actual events in Chilean history. Now in the third week of its theatrical release, it is expanding to many major cities beyond just New York and Los Angeles.
Synopsis:
In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote Yes or No to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the No, persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael García Bernal), to spearhead their campaign.
Reviewing materials already created for the campaign, René is convinced their grim, endless montages of killings, torture, tanks and tear gas will turn off voters. With the opposition outspending them an estimated 30 to 1, No must come up with campaign ads that speak to the heart of the people of Chile and motivate them go to the polls. "Everyone wants to be happy," René says in his quiet, convincing way. "Happiness" will be the campaign: "Happiness is coming if you vote No!" This approach meets resistance from colleagues who see it as an affront to the many who have suffered under Pinochet, but René confidently commissions jingles and celebrities to join in delivering the message: "Chile: happiness is coming!!!"
No is currently playing at theaters in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego and will open in other cities in the coming weeks.
For dates and theater info visit the website. Follow @NOlapelicula on Twitter and Facebook...
Bless Me, Ultima
Writer, Director: Carl Franklin
Starring: Miriam Colon, Luke Ganalon, Dolores Heredia, Benito Martinez, Castulo Guerra, Joaquin Cosio
Country: USA
Language: English
After a small regional release last summer, Bless Me, Ultima is now in the second week of its national release. This past weekend its box office sales passed the $1 million mark, a feat that few Latino films achieve. Last year only three Latino films were able to surpass six figures.
Synopsis:
Based on the controversial, award-winning Chicano novel by acclaimed author Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me, Ultima is a turbulent coming-of-age story about a young boy, Antonio (Luke Ganalon), growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera (healer) named Ultima (Miriam Colon) comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question his strict upbringing by his parents (Dolores Heredia & Benito Martinez). Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events, Antonio must grapple with questions about the nature of divinity and his own destiny.
Bless Me, Ultima is currently playing in over a hundred theaters in California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, Illinois, and Florida.
For details visit the website and use the theater locator. Follow @BMUmovie on Twitter and Facebook
Los Condenados (The Condemned)
Director: Roberto Busó-García
Starring: Cristina Rodlo, René Monclova, Axel Anderson
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Spanish
Synopsis:
In this haunting psychological thriller, dark and terrible secrets hidden in an old mansion stir back to life when the original owner of the house returns. Beautiful Ana travels to a remote town to transform the abandoned family mansion into a museum detailing her father’s scientific and humanitarian achievements. She discovers that the mysterious caretaker has kept the house in pristine fashion. However, the townspeople – now destitute and helpless — do not welcome her warmly. And neither does the house.
The Condemned is currently playing at the Quad Cinema in New York City and opens Friday, March 8 at Laemmle’s NoHo 7 in Los Angeles.
For more info visit the website and like their page on Facebook
No
Director: Pablo Larraín
Starring: Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Antonia Zegers
Country: Chile
Language: Spanish
It didn’t win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film but the nomination has helped build buzz for Pablo Larraín’s political drama inspired by actual events in Chilean history. Now in the third week of its theatrical release, it is expanding to many major cities beyond just New York and Los Angeles.
Synopsis:
In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote Yes or No to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the No, persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael García Bernal), to spearhead their campaign.
Reviewing materials already created for the campaign, René is convinced their grim, endless montages of killings, torture, tanks and tear gas will turn off voters. With the opposition outspending them an estimated 30 to 1, No must come up with campaign ads that speak to the heart of the people of Chile and motivate them go to the polls. "Everyone wants to be happy," René says in his quiet, convincing way. "Happiness" will be the campaign: "Happiness is coming if you vote No!" This approach meets resistance from colleagues who see it as an affront to the many who have suffered under Pinochet, but René confidently commissions jingles and celebrities to join in delivering the message: "Chile: happiness is coming!!!"
No is currently playing at theaters in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego and will open in other cities in the coming weeks.
For dates and theater info visit the website. Follow @NOlapelicula on Twitter and Facebook...
- 3/6/2013
- by Vanessa Erazo
- Sydney's Buzz
Strand Releasing has acquired N. American film distribution rights to Roberto Buso-Garcia's Los condenados (The Condemned) thriller, starring Cristina Rodlo and Rene Monclova. Variety reports that a spring release is being planned for the film which also includes Axel Anderson, Rocky Venegas, Luz Odilea Font, Marisé Álvarez, Dolores Pedro, José Caro, Miosoti Alvarado, Amanda Lugo and Irma Méndez and Daisy Granados. In The Condemned, determined to restore her dying father's reputation, Ana travels to the remote town of Rosales. Decades ago, he settled there and opened his first free clinic for cancer research. He launched an illustrious medical career — and fell in love. Ana plans to celebrate her father's scientific and humanitarian achievements by transforming the old family mansion into a world-class museum. She will preserve his legacy, and also breathe new life into the forgotten Rosales.
- 10/31/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Strand Releasing has acquired N. American film distribution rights to Roberto Buso-Garcia's Los condenados (The Condemned) thriller, starring Cristina Rodlo and Rene Monclova. Variety reports that a spring release is being planned for the film which also includes Axel Anderson, Rocky Venegas, Luz Odilea Font, Marisé Álvarez, Dolores Pedro, José Caro, Miosoti Alvarado, Amanda Lugo and Irma Méndez and Daisy Granados. In The Condemned, determined to restore her dying father's reputation, Ana travels to the remote town of Rosales. Decades ago, he settled there and opened his first free clinic for cancer research. He launched an illustrious medical career — and fell in love. Ana plans to celebrate her father's scientific and humanitarian achievements by transforming the old family mansion into a world-class museum. She will preserve his legacy, and also breathe new life into the forgotten Rosales.
- 10/31/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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(Blu-ray & DVD | PG13 | 2011)
Flickchart Ranking: #3143
Win Percentage: 55%
Times Ranked: 1594
Top-20 Rankings: 7
Directed By: Cary Fukunaga
Starring: Mia Wasikowska • Michael Fassbender • Jamie Bell • Judi Dench • Imogen Poots
Genres: Drama • Gothic Film • Mystery • Period Film • Romance • Romantic Drama • Romantic Mystery
Rank This Movie
Something Borrowed
(Blu-ray & DVD | PG13 | 2011)
Flickchart Ranking: #8753
Win Percentage: 40%
Times Ranked: 456
Top-20 Rankings: 3
Directed By: Luke Greenfield
Starring: Kate Hudson • Ginnifer Goodwin • John Krasinski • Colin Egglesfield • Steve Howey
Genres: Comedy • Comedy Drama • Drama • Romance • Romantic Comedy • Romantic Drama
Rank This Movie
Priest
(Blu-ray & DVD | PG13 | 2011)
Flickchart Ranking: #6278
Win Percentage: 43%
Times Ranked: 1274
Top-20 Rankings: 5
Directed By: Scott Charles Stewart
Starring: Paul Bettany • Karl Urban • Cam Gigandet • Maggie Q • Lily Collins
Genres: Action • Comic-Book Superhero Film • Horror • Monster Film • Religious Horror • Science Fiction • Sci-Fi Action • Sci-Fi Horror • Supernatural Horror...
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