But with dozens of broken bones and metal pins in his body, he must now reinvent himself. Cassandro, which recalls the grabbed verve of a 60sera verite snapshot, charts the reluctant dimming of this extravagant icon with affectionate energy and lasting poignance. Meet cassandro, mexicos lucha libre drag queen superstar. Udi urban distribution international as sales all rights, world. Young french cinema program to screen 12 new french films in.
How the drag queen cassandro became a star of mexican. Films playing at emagine royal oak cinetopia film festival. In 1992, cassandro managed to become the first exotico to win a world champion belt in his weight class, setting an example for other gay wrestlers who would follow in. As we approach the end of monsoon season in west texas, nows a good time to step outside and take a moment to appreciate the dramatic summer storm clouds that bring the majority of our regions annual rainfall, from may through september. After 26 years, this star of the genderbending crossdressing mexican wrestlers known as the exoticos is far from retiring. Shot in 16mm, losiers doc is a colorful portrait of lucha libre star cassandro, one the industrys first openly gay wrestlers. After 26 years of spinning dives and flying uppercuts on the ring, cassandro, the star of the genderbending crossdressing mexican wrestlers known as the exoticos, is far from retiring. If youre like me, you associate summer with youth, that unbearably exciting season of limitless play. Cassandro is often referred to as the liberace of lucha libre spanish for freestyle wrestling. Mar 22, 2019 narstie puts david mitchell through his paces by getting him to translate slang. Saul armendariz born may 20, 1970 is an americanborn mexican luchador, or professional. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The netflix hit returns with five new episodes for season 3, which finds adora, bow and.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover marcos. A woman takes on superhero duty, serving as a heroine of the streets. Narstie puts david mitchell through his paces by getting him to translate slang. He is the subject of the 2018 documentary film cassandro the exotico. Dec 19, 2018 now in its fifth edition, the young french cinema program will boast a selection of 12 films and 8 shorts from rising french talents. To me, a seasonal soup is the absolute best way to eat the season. After 26 years of spinning dives and flying uppercuts in the ring, cassandro, the star of the genderbending crossdressing mexican wrestlers known as the exoticos, is far from retiring. Tla video gay cinema, gay adult movies and products. But with dozens of broken bones, he must now reinvent himself. Cassandro is an upandcoming luchador, a professional mexican wrestler. View hd trailers and videos for cassandro the exotico. This tough mexican show wrestler wears glittering costumes and has more than earned his wrestling stripes in his genderbending exotico persona. In february 2017, cassandro appeared in a skit on conan, training conan obrien and andy richter to become luchadores.
Even as an adult, the return of school in september inspires within me a strange, sad mopiness. Events monday, august 5, 2019 the austin chronicle. Events qmmunity monday, august 5, 2019 the austin chronicle. David mitchell takes british slang test the big narstie. How the drag queen cassandro became a star of mexican wrestling. Nov 23, 2015 12 wrestlers who have come out of the closet. In 1992, cassandro managed to become the first exotico to win a world champion belt in his weight class, setting an example for other gay wrestlers who would follow in his wake.
Meet cassandro, mexicos lucha libre drag queen superstar by graham gremore december 3, 2014 at 9. They are held in a detention center at the heart of the island that seeems otherwise like an idyllic tourist spot, especially in the season of crab migration that is quite a spectacle. Nov 29, 2016 how the drag queen cassandro became a star of mexican wrestling. May, 2018 in 1992, cassandro managed to become the first exotico to win a world champion belt in his weight class, setting an example for other gay wrestlers who would follow in his wake. The french documentarist marie losier chose to focus her second feature film. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Shot entirely on 16mm film, it follows the liberace of the lucha libre in his final years of competition, struggling with opponents and. The films will screen in american theaters, universities, film. He was featured in a 2016 new yorker article entitled how the drag queen cassandro became a star of mexican wrestling.
If im not careful, a mere errant wind, hauling the smell of scorched leaves, might crush me. Shows 2018 an annual tradition15 new thoughtprovoking, poignant, and very funny animated shorts from around the world. An openly gay luchador full of talent faces an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. But no matter the time of year, the cloud show is always pretty spectacular out here in big bend country. It has become a symbol of victory for the lgbt community and its advocates. Cassandro is an actor, known for nwa southwest wrestling 1999, nwa wrestling showcase 2008 and cassandro, the exotico. Art culture completed 2018 after 26 years of a flamboyant career, cassandro, the star of the exoticos, a genderbending crossdressing branch of the lucha libre, is now at the watershed of his life, and must reinvent himself. This stirring feature portrait of lucha libre star cassandro in his waning years in the ring is less a swan song than a meteor shower rendered in technicolor. Marco cassandro managing director command linkedin. Cassandro worldrenowned wrestler and winner of several world titles, cassandro has toured the world for nearly three decades, but had his start on the u. Dec 14, 2015 view marco cassandros profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The santa barbara international film festival has announced the lineup for its 34th edition, which takes place from jan. After 26 years of spinning dives and flying uppercuts on the ring, cassandro, the star.
Poh lin lee is a trauma therapist working with asylum seekers on christmas island, part of australia. Now in its fifth edition, the young french cinema program will boast a selection of 12 films and 8 shorts from rising french talents. Butternut squash soup recipe below, chickpea soup with saffron and mushroomalmond garnish, or sweet potato and fennel soup with saffron. Sep 16, 2019 the documentary cassandro the exotico. Young french cinema program to screen 12 new french films. They are held in a detention center at the heart of the island that seeems otherwise like an idyllic tourist spot, especially in the season. Dec 03, 2014 meet cassandro, mexicos lucha libre drag queen superstar by graham gremore december 3, 2014 at 9. On june 26th, 2015, history was made as samesex marriage was legalized nationwide in the united states.
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