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Netflix Starts Search for Mexico's Next Great Filmmaker
 Rafa Fernandez de Castro
Not all Mexican-made flicks will make it to the big screen, but Netflix wants to help more Mexican movies make it to the small screen. A contest has 10 of Mexico's independently produced films vying for an opportunity to be seen by Netflix's 57 million global users.
How Mexicans Became Hollywood's Best Directors
 Ioan Grillo
Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's movie, 'Birdman' won four coveted Oscars Sunday, Best Director, Best Movie, Best Original Screenplay Writing, and Best Cinematography. The success of 'Birdman' means Mexicans have won the Best Director Oscar for two years running.
Democrats Abroad Presents 'Academy Awards Week' at IFC
 David Kamp
From February 12-21, 2015 the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad and the Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club (IFC) will present 'Academy Award Week,' featuring five of 2014's best films - all of which have been nominated for Oscars - at the IFC.
'The Bachelor' to Film in Puerto Vallarta Next Season
 Norma A. Hernandez
As part of the 'Vallarta-Nayarit Live It to Believe It' tourism promotion campaign, the Tourism Board of Mexico made an investment of $6 million to lure ABC's reality show 'The Bachelor' to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit to film next season's entire series.
IFC Monday Night Hollywood Classics Film Series
 Sue MacGregor
The Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club (IFC) continues its Monday Night Movies this season with an exciting 'Hollywood Classics' movie series. All of these blockbuster films, stretching back to 1940, won 'Best Picture' Oscars the year they were released.
'The Interview' Hits Mexican Theaters February 6th
 Richard Dangler
On Feb. 6th, Sony Pictures will release 'The Interview,' starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, in 200 movie theaters across Mexico. Although the release is modest by Mexican standards, the controversial movie gets an added boost when it debuts across the UK on the same day.
Festival Sayulita 2015: Movies and Music in Mexico
 Sara Lieberman
Cinephiles looking to enjoy a film with their feet in the sand can do so from January 14 to 18 at the second Festival Sayulita, a five-day culture and food fest in the chilled-out coastal town of Sayulita, 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Democrats Abroad Weekly Film Series Resumes December 3
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is launching its Fifth Annual Film Series on a new night and at a new location. This year, the weekly films will be shown on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm at the International Friendship Club in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Diego Luna Films New Movie in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
Actor-director-producer Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple) and Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids) will star in Diego Luna's English-language 'Mr. Pig,' a road movie set in Mexico, which has just gone into production in Puerto Vallarta and other municipalities in the state of Jalisco.
ACT II Entertainment Presents Del Shores' Sordid Best
 Banderas News Team
The 2014-2015 theater season officially opens in Puerto Vallarta with the return of funny man and playwright, Del Shores who'll present 'My Sordid Best' on the ACT II Main Stage on Oct 25 & Nov 1; and the international premiere of his award-winning movie, 'Southern Baptist Sissies,' Nov 1.
'Purgatorio' Screened in Tijuana Next to Border Fence
Rodrigo Reyes
Mexico City's non-fiction filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes recounts playing his latest feature in Tijuana and ponders the real-world value of issue-driven documentaries. 'Purgatorio: A Journey Into the Heart of the Border' was released in theaters last weekend in New York City.
CUC Presents 'Nuestro Amigo Americano' Oct 2-3
 Marie Callan
Vallarta's Centro Universitario de la Costa invites everyone to enjoy free screenings of 'Nuestro Amigo Americano,' a documentary about John Huston's life and work in Mexico. The film will be shown at 11 am on Oct 2 in the CUC Auditorium, and 8:30 pm Oct 3 at Los Arcos del Malecon.
'Cantinflas' Mexico's Bid for Foreign-Language Oscar
 John Hecht
Mexico's film academy has picked 'Cantinflas,' a biopic about comedian Mario Moreno, as its foreign-language Oscar submission. Should the film land an Oscar nomination, 'Cantinflas' will be looking to make history as Mexico's first winner in the foreign language category.
Netflix to Track Down and Kill Blockbuster in Mexico
 Adam Epstein
Netflix, which was partially responsible for Blockbuster’s demise in the US, now has an aggressive plan to extend its reach in Mexico. If successful, Netflix could steal most of Blockbuster’s clientele in Mexico, and Blockbuster doesn’t really have anywhere else to go.
Roger Corman Featured at Guanajuato Int'l Film Fest
 Eric Ortiz Garcia
The 2014 Guanajuato International Film Festival promises to be both exciting and surprising, especially thanks to the fact that the event will pay homage to B movie king Roger Corman. Corman, 88, will also be attending - his first ever appearance at a Mexican film festival.
New Documentery Explores Mexico’s Addiction to Soccer
 Duncan Tucker
In Mexico, soccer is primarily a passionate celebration, but one that is so massive - economically, politically, and socially - it also brings many problems. The documentary 'Ilusion Nacional' details how the world's most popular sport relates to Mexican society and politics.
 Democrats Abroad Tuesday Film: 'What Maisie Knew'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
The Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico will close this season's Every Tuesday Night Film series with 'What Maisie Knew.' The movie will be presented at the Paradise Community Center on Vallarta's South side on April 29th at 7:00 pm. We thank you all for your support.
Democrats Abroad Presents 'Chasing Ice' on Earth Day
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
In recognition of Earth Day 2014, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico will present 'Chasing Ice' on April 22 at 7 pm at the Paradise Community Center. While there, US citizens can also get voter registration assistance from Democrats Abroad volunteers.
Democrats Abroad Tuesday Film: 'The Impossible'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Night Film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is proud to present this week's movie, 'The Impossible.' This 2012 heart-stopping film will be shown at the Paradise Community Center on April 15th, at 7:00 pm.
Democrats Abroad Tuesday Film: 'A Royal Affair'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Night Film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is proud to present this week's movie, 'A Royal Affair.' This 2012 historical drama film will be shown at the Paradise Community Center on April 8th, at 7:00 pm.
Democrats Abroad Tuesday Film: 'Forks over Knives'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Night Film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is proud to present this week's movie, 'Forks over Knives.' This 2011 documentary that could save your life will be shown at the Paradise Community Center on April 1st, at 7:00 pm.
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