What’s Happening at the Los Cabos International Film Festival
Three days in, it’s hard to view the 4th annual Los Cabos International Film Festival as anything but a rousing success. At the very least, it’s the most ambitious and professionally managed event since the inaugural outing in 2012. This year’s international star power–from Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor to Jared Leto, Ian McShane and Cyndi Lauper–compares favorably with 2012, when Edward Norton, Matt Dillon and Virginia Madsen were the biggest draws. The quality of the screenings is at an all-time high, thanks to some big budget Mexican and...
read moreLights, Cameras, Action on Opening Night of the Los Cabos International Film Festival
Spotlights lit up the sky above the Pabellón Cultural de la República in Cabo San Lucas as packed rows of locals and camera and microphone toting press leaned over barricades trying to get as close as possible to the actors, actresses and VIPS who walked the red carpet on opening night of the Los Cabos International Film Festival. Jared Leto–looking more rock than movie star in leather jacket, torn jeans, checkered Vans, and red-streaked hair–was the most recognizable star at this first of four red carpet galas at the 4th annual edition of...
read morePreview of the 4th Annual Los Cabos International Film Festival
The Los Cabos International Film Festival returns next week, Nov. 11–15, with a slate of exciting new films, red carpet galas with movie stars and celebrities, and industry activities designed to promote collaboration between the Mexican, U.S, and Canadian film communities. The program for the fourth edition of the popular event includes 45 films, many of which were outstanding features at some of the world’s other notable festivals–including Cannes, Sundance, Venice, Berlin, Telluride, and Toronto–but few of which have ever been seen in...
read moreTricks and Treats: Halloween and Day of the Dead Events in Los Cabos 2015
The Day of the Dead, unlike Halloween, is traditional throughout México and many other parts of Latin America, with origins that date back to the pre-Columbian period. Essentially, it is a time to celebrate friends and family who have passed away. November 2 is the official date, but remembrances are observed from October 31 – November 2. During this time, families will often visit the gravesites of deceased relatives, or make ofrendas, “offerings” placed on small altars in their homes to honor the departed. The altars are often adorned with...
read moreOfrendas, Catrinas, and Candy Skulls: Day of the Dead in Los Cabos
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die,” wrote the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell, a sentiment echoed in one of México’s most notable public holidays, Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead). Officially celebrated on November 2 in México and much of the Latin American world, Day of the Dead is actually observed over several days, coinciding with the Catholic festival of Allhallowtide: All Hallows’ Eve (Oct. 31, the day celebrated as Halloween in the U.S.), All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1, known as Día de los Inocentes or Día de los Angelitos...
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