If youâre in the mood for a tear jerker, look no further than âLa Misma Lunaâ (the original Spanish title of âUnder the Same Moonâ). This movie is in Spanish, but reading subtitles is not rocket science. It is a heartwarming movie that will make you emotional from beginning to end. It tells the story of 9-year-old Carlitos who is left behind by his mother Rosario who works illegally in the U.S. The story develops when Carlitos decides to embark on a journey to find his mother. This movie makes you understand what really happens when a child is left behind by his or her parent who travels miles for a better future and a child yearning for his or her parent. Child actor Adrian Alonso makes every scene worthwhile. You can see his frustration, sadness and determination to find his mother in his facial expressions and not just verbally. It warms the heart but itâs funny too, thanks to Mexican comedian Eugenio Derbez. His sarcasm is sure to make you laugh.
By Fabian Garcia - album pick
Raphael Saadiq brings back a magical soul element with his 2008 album âThe Way I See It.â The album sounds like something you might have heard back in the 1950s or 1960s when Motown hits were flooding the radio. A noticeable doo-wop vibe is present throughout all the songs as Saadiq sings about love and inspiration on what seems to be a vintage performance microphone. Tracks such as âCalling,â âOh Girlâ and âNever Give You Upâ truly anchor the record as an homage to Motownâs musical style. By revisiting an outdated sound in R&B, he was able to breathe new life into an almost forgotten genre.
A great game you may have missed and should pick up is 2008âs âPrince of Persia.â Ubisoft decided to start new with the Prince of Persia franchise after a successful trilogy of videogames.
The visuals are cell-shaded making it look cartoony, yet it is still clean looking and it makes the game vibrant and colorful. Itâs a nice change from the dark and realistic styles of the previous games. Ubisoft also went back to what made the franchise great with acrobatic platforming.
Players can have the characters jump around climbing huge structures and it has a parkour feel of running around the beautifully rendered ancient Persian environment. The combat is also simple with simple button commands to dodge and parry enemies. The other great aspect is there is no anger while playing since you canât die. Itâs a system inviting players to try different ways to get through each level on a trial and error basis. Itâs fun and keeps the gameplay fresh. Itâs a game worth getting, so donât wait any longer to play.