Art as refuge and archive: a way to transform pain and joy into shared memory. By Claudia Benitez HoyLunes – Human life seems to be marked by a constant oscillation. At times we find ourselves trapped in suffering, in the frustration born from the sting of abandonment, of pain, of unfulfilled desire; at other times we are confronted with…
Read MoreKim Novak Reappears Six Decades Later at the Venice Film Festival
At 92, the unforgettable star of “Vertigo” reappears six decades later at the Venice Film Festival to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, reclaiming her legacy, her rebellious spirit, and her authenticity. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – It has been the great surprise, the major news of this 82nd Edition of the Venice International Film Festival, held…
Read MorePaper Jewels: Ice, by Anna Kavan — the Frozen Dystopia That Burns Within
A must-read rediscovered by Dioni Arroyo: an apocalyptic, poetic, and unsettling novel where ice becomes a metaphor for addiction, control, and escape. By Dioni Arroyo HoyLunes – For a writer like me, it is always a pleasure to talk about the great novels that have left a mark on me, that have shaped my life’s path, and about which…
Read MoreStarting Over, Even If It’s in September
Between the pressure of new beginnings and the tenderness of self-acceptance: September as a reminder that it’s also possible to start slowly. By Lidia Roselló HoyLunes – September has something of a trap; it isn’t the first month of the year, but it feels like it. Bookstores fill up with planners carrying motivational messages. Social media fills with goals…
Read MoreThe Courage to Embrace a New Story
When courage becomes medicine for the soul: a call to let go of the past and be reborn into a new story. By Omaira Vivas HoyLunes – After having lived through not-so-good episodes in life, it is necessary to examine how much they have affected us and not let time and distance be the ones to intervene in the…
Read MoreLady Di: 28 Years Later, The Princess Who Still Shines Through Her Fragility and Kindness
From fear to hope: the human legacy of a princess who defied prejudice and borders. Beyond the palaces, Diana wrote with simple gestures a story of compassion and dignity. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – The day Lady Di, the People’s Princess, died, that August 31, 1997, I suffered three great shocks. The first was that my grandmother woke me…
Read MoreThe Blue Light
Between the cold blue light and the warm light of the soul: a reflection on technology, empathy, and the essential. By M. J. Ruiz HoyLunes – We live in a world that moves far too fast. We hardly ever stop to notice who passes by; and if we do, it is only to judge their outfit, the phone they…
Read MoreVithas Valencia Turia Specialists: Running Long Starts in the Stomach
Beyond the stopwatch and the running shoes, specialists at Vithas Valencia Turia remind us that the digestive system also needs preparation to withstand the challenge of a long-distance race. Flatulence, nausea, heaviness, abdominal bloating, or diarrhea are some of the gastrointestinal symptoms experienced by runners during training or on race day itself. A light breakfast with easily digestible carbohydrates and…
Read MoreArt as Catharsis of Violence
When the wound becomes creation: art as a language of healing and resistance. By Claudia Benítez HoyLunes – Violence inhabits us like an ancient shadow, anchored in our memory; at times it creeps into our skin in the form of fear, other times it ignites in the blood as anger, and sometimes it settles in our chest as a…
Read MoreActor Eusebio Poncela Passes Away
Eusebio Poncela: an unrepeatable actor who transformed Spanish cinema, theater, and television with sensitivity, courage, and a life marked by authenticity. At the age of 79, leaving behind a brilliant legacy, marked by a powerful and recognizable personality. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – He always brought to mind William Hurt. He was the Spanish William Hurt. His profound…
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