Discover the true origin of Black Friday, why it is called that, how it emerged in the United States, and how it became one of the most important commercial events in the world. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – This coming Friday, November 28, a new Black Friday will be celebrated, and therefore it is a great opportunity to…
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From the kitchen to well-being: how a simple white powder can relieve acidity, care for your skin, whiten your teeth, and balance your body naturally and affordably. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – Baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate) is a white, light, and slightly alkaline substance that has been used for centuries in cooking, cleaning, and yes, also in…
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Fifty years after his death, Pier Paolo Pasolini continues to challenge European culture: his warnings about power, the media, and identity resonate today with disturbing relevance. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes — Fifty years after the mysterious death of Pier Paolo Pasolini (Santo Stefano, Italy, 1922), whose body, in extreme conditions, was found on November 2, 1975, in a…
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The Academy Awards are introducing a new category for the first time in nearly two decades: Best Casting. The award, which will debut at the next ceremony in 2026, aims to highlight the work of the professionals responsible for shaping the ensembles that bring stories to life. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – Although audiences usually identify a film…
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A step in the opposite direction that awakens dormant muscles, balances the mind, and teaches that moving forward does not always mean going ahead. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – Walking is one of the simplest and most recommended exercises by experts, but a curious trend is gaining ground among physiotherapists and athletes: walking backwards. What once seemed like…
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Although Halloween is often considered an imported celebration from the United States, its origin dates back to ancient Celtic Europe — a territory that included parts of northern Spain. The Spanish traditions of November 1 and 2 share the same roots that gave shape to this festivity, proving that it is not as foreign as it may seem. By…
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Between lucidity and irony, “Millones al horno” (“Millions in the Oven”) reveals the talent of a journalist who turned the newspaper column into a literary gem. His writing—light, precise, and sharp—transforms the everyday into an x-ray of the modern soul. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – Without solemnity, without dogmas, and with simplicity, clarity, wit, elegance, lucidity, critical insight,…
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Basking in the sun—mindfully and safely—strengthens the body, awakens the spirit, regulates sleep, and renews inner vitality. Something as simple as stepping into the light can, in fact, become a silent medicine that transforms well-being. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – Believe it or not, sunbathing is one of the simplest and healthiest pleasures we can enjoy. Beyond the…
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Filmed in secret and marked by a powerful political and moral charge, the film explores revenge through the wounds of the past, guilt, and the impossibility of forgiveness in a society scarred by repression and silence. In Spanish theaters from Friday, October 17. By Jorge Alonso Curiel HoyLunes – In A Simple Accident (Yek tasadof-e sadeh), Iranian director Jafar…
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The Biscayan by birth and Valencian by adoption, Rafael Blasco López (1968), has won the “4th edition of the ‘Jorge Alonso Curiel’ International Micro-Story Contest 2025” with his micro-story titled *“Dreaming of Promotion”. HoyLunes (Valladolid) — After the submission period ended on September 20 and 1,897 entries were received since July 1, the “25 finalists” competing for the seven…
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