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The National
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Best photos of July 11: Drought in Afghanistan to Oasis returning to Manchester
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
The Guardian
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Other Way Around review – witty uncoupling comedy is meta breakup movie for grownups
A little bit like Woody Allen, or an episode of Seinfeld minus the stream of gags, this talky Spanish comedy tells the story of a couple planning a break-up party. It follows film director Ale (Itsaso Arana) and her soon to be ex, actor Alex (Vito Sanz), as they call it quits after 14 years together. The decision is mutual, and as reasonable people who still like each other, they think they can split without the pain and heartache. 'We've separated, but we're OK!' says Alex, so many times it starts to sound hollow. So, alongside the breakup admin (deciding who gets to stay in their amazingly cheap rented flat in Madrid and dividing the DVDs), they organise a party to mark their uncoupling. The idea originally comes from Ale's dad (played by director Jonás Trueba's father, veteran film-maker Fernando), who has a theory that people should celebrate separations. Her brother says the idea is corny and American. The pair's friends are shocked: 'You're the perfect couple!' says one with that panicky look people get when a solid-seeming couple splits, like it might be contagious. Right at the beginning, the pair lie in bed, mulling over the party idea. Ale isn't convinced. 'It's a good idea for a film, but in real life…?' And here The Other Way Around gets meta; Ale is busy editing her new film, which turns out to be the film we're watching. It is a clever touch, a bit over-tricksy perhaps, and I wasn't entirely convinced it added much. That said, it gives the film one of its most excruciating scenes when Ale organises a preview screening to show the cast and crew an early edit of the film. Afterwards, everyone smiles reassuringly – then one man pipes up: 'Don't take this the wrong way, but …' and a begins a pretentious intellectual takedown. Like the film it's a funny-smart moment, witty and grownup. The Other Way Around is in UK and Irish cinemas from 11 July.
The Guardian
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Other Way Around review – witty uncoupling comedy is meta breakup movie for grownups
A little bit like Woody Allen, or an episode of Seinfeld minus the stream of gags, this talky Spanish comedy tells the story of a couple planning a break-up party. It follows film director Ale (Itsaso Arana) and her soon to be ex, actor Alex (Vito Sanz), as they call it quits after 14 years together. The decision is mutual, and as reasonable people who still like each other, they think they can split without the pain and heartache. 'We've separated, but we're OK!' says Alex, so many times it starts to sound hollow. So, alongside the breakup admin (deciding who gets to stay in their amazingly cheap rented flat in Madrid and dividing the DVDs), they organise a party to mark their uncoupling. The idea originally comes from Ale's dad (played by director Jonás Trueba's father, veteran film-maker Fernando), who has a theory that people should celebrate separations. Her brother says the idea is corny and American. The pair's friends are shocked: 'You're the perfect couple!' says one with that panicky look people get when a solid-seeming couple splits, like it might be contagious. Right at the beginning, the pair lie in bed, mulling over the party idea. Ale isn't convinced. 'It's a good idea for a film, but in real life…?' And here The Other Way Around gets meta; Ale is busy editing her new film, which turns out to be the film we're watching. It is a clever touch, a bit over-tricksy perhaps, and I wasn't entirely convinced it added much. That said, it gives the film one of its most excruciating scenes when Ale organises a preview screening to show the cast and crew an early edit of the film. Afterwards, everyone smiles reassuringly – then one man pipes up: 'Don't take this the wrong way, but …' and a begins a pretentious intellectual takedown. Like the film it's a funny-smart moment, witty and grownup. The Other Way Around is in UK and Irish cinemas from 11 July.
CTV News
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Edmonton students perform as part of annual Latin American culture celebration
The Escuela Mill Creek School fiesta on May 30, 2025. (Dave Mitchell/CTV News Edmonton) Students at Escuela Mill Creek School held their annual fiesta celebrating Latin American culture on Friday. Children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 performed dances representing different countries such as El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile and Mexico. The celebration also included a percussion performance and traditional clothing. Escuela Mill Creek School is an international Spanish academy, the Spanish bilingual program is the only program offered at the school. This is the 24th year for the annual fiesta.
Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
As more Argentines go childless, pampered dogs become part of the family
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Venus gazes in bewilderment at the candles flickering on her mini birthday cake. The partygoers crowd around her in expectant silence, but she doesn't blow them out. Dogs can't blow candles, after all. So Venus' owner intervened, drawing a breath and extinguishing the flames to a round of applause before serving her black mixed-breed a bite of meat-flavored birthday cake.
