How to Leave Hialeah offers a unique perspective of the predominantly Hispanic working-class neighborhoods of Hialeah. The voices of this steamy section of Miami clearly stand out, from rowdy all-night funerals to kitchens full of plátanos and croquetas and lechón ribs. The distinct viewpoint Cruet brings to the Cuban American neighborhood can’t be unmatched.
Voices of the Desert by Nélida Piñon
Set in the royal court of thirteenth-century Baghdad Voices of the Desert retells the legend of Scheherazade and her innermost life. In an effort to take revenge Caliph, decides to marry a virgin each night and execute her at dawn. Scheherazade’s risks her life and marries Caliph. Every night Scheherazade prolongs her life by telling vivid tales that soon Claiph tells to his people. He soon begins to question his cruel mandate and his own hardened heart.
Our Lady of the Night by Mayra Santos-Febres
Born into poverty and then abandoned by her mother, Isabel “La Negra” Luberza blossoms into a supremely sensual and most feared woman in Puerto Rico during World War II. Isabel meets Fernando Fornaris, the man who will change her life and when her keen business sense and obsession for aristocratic status allows her brother to thrive-she becomes entrenched with power. Our Lady of the Night is a breathtaking novel of passion, power and the devastating price of achieving everything one wishes for.
Movies
Adventureland Release date, August 25
In 1987, James Brennan’s dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values. (Courtesy imdb.com) With Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, and Ryan Reynolds.
Rudo y Cursi Release date, August 25
In this dramatic comedy, brother’s Beto and Tato, quickly learn that life is a coin toss as their dreams of becoming soccer stars in Mexico turns into reality. But as quickly as they found success they also fall quickly into the vices of fame and fortune. With Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Guillermo Francella, Dolores Heredia, and Adrian Paz.
Kid´s Corner
Wizard of Oz The colorful characters and unforgettable songs of the Wizard of Oz come alive as never before when Warner Home Video brings this cinematic treasure into the digital age with the September 29 Blu-ray release of The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition. The commemorative edition contains nearly 4 hours of all-new and never-before-available bonus features and is housed in numbered collectible packaging for collectors to enjoy.
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