The bizarre Christmas tree of Tarazona

This is the Christmas tree of my village Tarazona, Zaragoza, Aragon, Northern Spain, Southern Europe. What do you think? At first, I thought it was a gigantic hat. It contains lights once night appears but during the day it seems bizarre in my opinion. Read this in Spanish

Do you like this Christmas tree???

The bizarre Christmas Tree of Tarazona

Oscar Wilde The Happy Prince.

The end of Oscar Wilde is one of the saddest and even unfair in the history of Literature. After reaching a relevant position he saw himself prosecuted by an important man who destroyed his life. Oscar Wilde spent two years in prison. 

After that, he had to leave London and lived in Paris in a miserable condition. His family forgot about him and he died in total poverty. However, Oscar Wilde is the author of one of the best works of Literature ever done. Read this in Spanish Oscar Wilde

The happy prince oscar wilde

There are some movies about the plays of Oscar Wilde but there are not so many about Oscar Wilde. This movie "The Happy Prince" is despicable, it seems as if the only reason to do this movie is to add sadness into the already sad end of Oscar Wilde. In fact, there are scenes that are pathetic. 

I think this movie is an interpretation of the last days of Oscar Wilde, what we see did not happen in that way because there are scenes that are awful, horrendous and grotesque. 

Oscar Wilde deserves another kind of movie or even his final character Sebastian Melmoth (this was his name in Paris) deserves a fairer treatment. The sensation this movie gives you is really negative. 

Painting of Emiliano Zapata

There is a huge controversy in Mexico over the painting depicted in this post. The painting represents Mexican hero Emiliano Zapata as if he were gay or a woman. Besides, the horse you see has an erection. 

Emiliano Zapata is an idol for many (peasants for instance) hence a lot of people are so angry at the painting that have come to the Mexican Museum where the painting is in order to destroy it. What do you think??? Is this art???

Emiliano Zapata painting

Joker Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro

I am not a big fan of movies about comic stories. I watched Batman by Christopher Nolan in which Heath Lodger appears and renders a superb Joker performance. However, after watching Joker I want to watch Batman movies again. What is more, there is another Joker performance in the history of movies, this was in 1989 when Jack Nicholson played Joker as well.  

Joker Joaquin Phoenix

The performance of Joaquin Phoenix is impressive, thereby I will not find strange if he wins all major acting awards this season. Joker pays homage to two classic movies of Martin Scorsese: Taxi Driver and the King of Comedy

Indeed, there are scenes that pay homage to Taxi Driver directly or in other words, are equal scenes that bring us back to the iconic story of Taxi Driver. One positive thing about the movie is that Robert De Niro appears, thus the homage is greater thereby. The character Robert De Niro played in the King of Comedy is played on this occasion by Joaquin Phoenix. This is not a mere movie about a comic story, it is a great movie inspired by the world of Gotham.

You are able to discover the development of the character, how it ends up being Joker, the enemy of Batman. This is the best of the movie. Nonetheless, this movie can also be dangerous if somebody takes it wrong, this is felt throughout the entire film. Robert De Niro and Joaquin Phoenix are great here and there are some scenes that are shocking.

Joker is a good movie, they want to shoot a second part, I hope they do not destroy the greatness of this original story about the clown. We have to warn regardless, that this movie is not easy to watch. 

Vida Perfecta. Leticia Dolera.

Chapter four of the television series Vida Perfecta (Perfect life) has stolen my heart. This chapter has been shot in Tarazona, my village, the place where I live. If you are born in London, Paris or New York you will be probably tired of seeing your city on television or in movies. Yet, as I am from a small village in rural Spain seeing your town on television makes one happy. (Read this in Spanish Vida Perfecta Leticia Dolera )

During this chapter, two of the protagonists of the series travel to Tarazona in order to visit their parents. Vida perfecta is written, directed and starred by famous Spanish actress Leticia Dolera. 

I commented her on Instagram to show my gratitude because of the appearance of Tarazona and she liked the comment, something that does not always happen. (She has also retweeted a tweet with a story I wrote about it)

Leticia Dolera Vida Perfecta

Vida Perfecta tells the adventures of 3 girls who live in Barcelona. Every chapter lasts 20 minutes more or less and this series has offered 8 chapters thus far. It won an accolade at the last Cannes Film Festival. Perhaps it can be stupid to feel like that, but chapter 4 stole my heart for 20 minutes!!!!!!

Dog and a hero at the same time

The dog this picture depicts is a hero. He/she helped United States forces to capture a dangerous terrorist in Syria the other day. The terrorist died and the dog was injured. Donald Trump has invited the dog to the White House to congratulate the animal for being so brave and brilliant. Great story. 

Dog and a hero at the same time

The Irishman by Martin Scorsese

The new movie I really want to watch is The Irishman by Martin Scorsese. It is the 26th film overall that Martin Scorsese directs. Likewise, it is the ninth collaboration between Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese and the first time legendary actor Al Pacino works with this director. What is more, another legend, Joe Pesci, appears on it as well.

The Irishman Martin Scorsese

The Irishman is based on a novel called: "I heard you paint houses" which tells a true story that shows us the recent history of the United States. Movie critics and reviewers have deemed the Irishman as a masterpiece. I hope to see it soon albeit it lasts more than 3 hours!!!

THE IRISHMAN MARTIN SCORSESE

Election day in Spain (again)

Spain is to live its fourth election in four years, the second of this 2019 year this Sunday. There is a plethora of political parties, consequently, forming a lasting government is a gruelling task. 

Election day in Spain (again)

One of the corollaries of the global economic crisis of 2018 is the apparition of new political parties, hence reaching agreements is nearly impossible. Indeed, experts assure us the resulting government could not govern 4 years given the division we are experiencing and the dissimilar parties we have. 

Voting is not compulsory in Spain something that it is in some countries I have heard. In my opinion, it would be great to make voting compulsory as it will increase participation. What is more, a 20 euros fine could be imposed for those who do not want to vote. As a result, more votes will be registered and a new income could be obtained. What do you think????

Do you think it is a good idea to make voting compulsory and imposing a 20 euros fine to those who do not want to vote???

The tonic of turmeric that will change your life

Turmeric is very positive for your health. It reduces the risk of Alzheimer's, cancer and liver disease. Similarly, it improves brain and liver function. Turmeric is a great idea to improve your health. Turmeric

You only need a cup of warm water, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of ginger pulp. Finally, add honey and stir well.

Turmeric

I was afraid of the taste as this tonic contains vinegar, yet ginger and honey make this tonic to be delicious.

Try this tonic every morning in order to have better health!!!

The second part of my novel "El Verano de Natalie Davis"

Something magical is happening with regards to my novel "El Verano de Natalie Davis" as I am writing the second part. 

THE SECOND PART OF MY NOVEL
I have started writing the second part of my novel. Remember the title of my novel is "El Verano de Natalie Davis" (The summer of Natalie Davis in English). I have written 20 new pages and I am happy with the result. So happy I am with the result that I have included these new 20 pages at the end of my last novel. Thereby, the end changes and now it is longer.

I changed the title from "El Verano de Natalie Davis" to "Natalie Davis" and I have sent it to different publishing Houses because it is now a different novel, a better one. I do not know if this is going to work out. In fact, one person advised me that If there is previously a similar novel, Publishing Houses perhaps do not like my idea.

El Verano de Natalie Davies

Nonetheless, I am so happy writing that I do not know whether to write a second part o leave the book with a different end. Publishing Houses need time, yet I do not care about their opinion. Is it a mistake to publish the novel again with a different end? It is better to write a good second part? You should read these new pages, they are overlaid with emotion. In my opinion, my novel gains a lot now with these new pages and a different end.

To say the truth, I have stopped writing the exciting second part. This is because I want to know if Publishing Houses are interested in my idea. The novel has an open end and now it has a complete one with exciting new pages.

Buy my book!!
El verano de Natalie Davis

(In the end what I have done is to write a new novel, a second part that is titled "El cumpleaños de Natalie Davis" (the birthday of Natalie Davis) to respect the first part)