by the El Reportero’s staff
Ricardo Darin and Martina Gusman in ‘Carancho.’
Carancho, Argentina’s bid for Foreign Film Oscar opens March 25, 2011 at Landmark’s Lumiere Theatre in San Francisco, and Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley. It is also scheduled to open April 8, 2011 at Camera 3 in San Jose. The film was also part of the official selection in Cannes Film Festival 2010. In Argentina, more than 8,000 people die every year in road accidents, with each victim representing millions of pesos in medical and legal expenses. Behind every tragedy, there is an industry.
Set in Buenos Aires, the film noir thriller Carancho stars Ricardo Darín (The Secret in Their Eyes) as Sosa, an ambulance-chasing, disbarred attorney with questionable ethics. Luján (Martina Gusman, Lion’s Den) is a young doctor from the provinces, trying to make a living out of many jobs. Alone, with a work rhythm that barely allows her to sleep, she tries to establish herself in a city unknown to her. After Luján and Sosa’s paths repeatedly cross (she’s trying to save a life; he’s trying to add another client to his portfolio), the two form an unlikely romance that is threatened by Sosa’s turbulent past.
With traffic accidents as the number one cause of deaths in Argentina, bodies are currency, and a black market strives to get rich from the personal tragedies that literally litter the streets. Directed by Pablo Trapero (Lion’s Den, 2008 Cannes Film Festival). For more information, visit http://strandreleasing.com/films/film_details.asp?BusinessUnitID={BFD06A96-7612-4F21-AEC0-3452C34902C4}&ProjectID={4447E845-5CD0-4E74-ADB5-9D960108D2E5}
Enrique Castillo, star of Weeds supports Padres Contra el Cáncer
Star of Showtime’s hit series Weeds, Enrique Castillo lends his presence in support of PADRES Contra El Cancer, a nationally recognized organization committed to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families. At an exclusive event to be held on March 26, 2011 at La Cita in historic Downtown Los Angeles, Castillo will introduce Multi-platinum Texan rockers Los Lonely Boys as they take the stage and treat guests to a very special performance featuring songs from their new album, Rockpango, set to release March 29, 2011.
The event is part of PADRES campaign designed to raise awareness on a national level for children with cancer from all races and ethnicities who are in need of financial assistance to continue treatment. Castillo is scheduled to visit some of the young patients affected by the disease at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
“I am proud and honored to support Padres efforts in the fight against cancer and I look forward to future opportunities in working with them,” said Castillo about his partnership with the organization.
John Santos live in the studios of KPFA
John Santos played live in the studios of KPFA, in Berkeley, California, Wednesday night March 23rd on Sing Out, hosted by the inimitable, long time Bay Area programmer and journalist, Larry Kelp on Pacifica Radio KPFA 94.1 FM. The program was also broadcast in the Central and San Joaquin Valley on sister station KFCF (88.1 FM) in Fresno. It was streamed live on www.kpfa.org where it will also be archived for two weeks.
