Remembering Antun Nalis

Antun Nalis, affectionately called Tonci, was born on February 4, 1911 in Zara, Austria-Hungary which became part of Italy. This later helped Antun to appear in Italian films after World War II. At first he studied law in Belgrade and then joined a theater troupe. His first film appearance was in 1949's “Zastava”. From this he built a career as a character actor in Croatian, Yugoslavian and Italian films. In the 1950s he appeared in several TV series and when the Karl May films began filming in Yugoslavia Antun found roles in six Euro-westerns. “The Treasure of Silver Lake” (1962), “Apache Gold” (1963), “Last of the Renegades” (1964), “Treasure of the Aztecs” and Pyramid of the Sun Gods” and “Rampage at Apache Wells” all in 1965. Nalis would go on to appear in over 95 films and TV appearances. In 1985 he was awarded a lifetime achievement award for his work in the Slavic film industry. Antun died on February 14, 2000 in Zagreb, Croatia at the age of 89. Today we remember Antun Nalis on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Eduardo Fajardo honored

                     [Eduardo Fajardo and Anontoni J. Rodriguez]


The famous Spanish actor Eduardo Fajardo received last Saturday January 29, 2010 a warm tribute for his career at the Performing Arts Center in Níjar, where the audience was thrilled by the words that the artist addressed the audience.

The event was organized by the Department of Culture, Education and Celebration of the City of Níjar and he projected the film 'Ringo the Face of Revenge' filmed in Los Albaricoques, of which Fajardo was one of the leading actors along with Anthony Steffen, one of the only living actors from the film, so that the actor's words were full of feeling and memory of all his companions.

He also recited a poem written by himself that received much applause from the public, and his deep voice touched the hearts of all.

In addition to the statements from the actor, Antonio Jesús Rodriguez, mayor of Níjar, and Manuel R. Hernandez, president of the Cultural Association Cabo de Gata-Níjar, with a girl representing Los Albaricoques spoke.

Fajardo took the opportunity to ask the City Council for the creation of a Museum of Cinema in Los Albaricoques, where he could donate photos, clothing and props used in the movies filmed there.

He also stated that "Before I die, I would like to convey everything I know to children's theater workshops of the Níjar municipality."

The mayor replied that money for the Níjareño museum had already been raised, but with the tough economic times it is very difficult to carry out the maintenance cost involved, although not ruling out the idea for the future "I work with theater groups in the area and you can count on it. "

Eduardo Fajardo is a screen legend, with a long artistic career and more than 200 films to his credit. He is one of Spain’s most decorated players nationally and internationally. He is closely linked to Níjar, where in fact a year ago he was honored with a street that bears his name in Los Albaricoques for which he said he felt very proud and honored..

Happy 85th Birthday Linda Sini

Ermelinda Siniscalchi di Venosa was born on February 3, 1926 in Vercelli, Italy. After studying literature and philosophy at the university she moved to Rome and entered acting in both theater and in films. She made her film debut in “Sigillo rosso” directed by Flavio Calzavara in 1950. She was tall, slim and good looking and was perfect for playing secretaries, sisters, daughters and later in her career mothers and matrons. She acted under the names Lynn Shane and Virginia Field but most of the time she was known as Linda Sini. Linda appeared in over 85 films and TV appearances and numerous plays and stage performances. She’s probably best remembered by Euro-western fans for her appearances as Dona Sol Gutierrez in “The Longest Hunt” (1968) opposite Folco Lulli and Brian Kelly and in “Fistful of Lead” with George Hilton and Charles Southwood. Sini appeared in a total of six Euro-westerns After her film career she turned to television retiring in 1986. Today we celebrate Lind Sini’s 85th birthday.

Groundhog Day 2011

An early spring was predicted this morning when Punxsutawney Phil emerged just after dawn and did not see his shadow. How accurate is Phil? He's correct only 39% of the time, but what would you expect from a groundhog. So don't put away that winter coat and boots just yet.

FOR A FEW DOLLARS LESS

Per qualche dollaro in meno - Italian title
El bueno, el feo y el caradura - Spanish title
Irren ist todlich - German title
For a Few Dollars Less - English title

A 1966 Italian production [Panda Film (Rome)]
Producer: Franco Palaggi
Director: Mario Mattoli
Story: Bruno Corbucci, Sergio Corbucci
Screenplay: Bruno Corbucci, Mario Guerra, Vittorio Vighi (Vittoriano Vighi)
Cinematography: Giuseppe Aquari [Eastmancolor, Cromoscope]
Music: Marcello Giombini
Running time: 100 minutes

Cast:
Bill - Lando Buzzanca (Gerlando Buzzanca)
Frank ‘The Colonel’ - Raimondo Vianello
Juanita - Gloria Paul
Sally - Lucia Modugno
Calamity John - Carlo Pisacane
Black - Pietro Tordi
Little Joe - Tony Renis (Elio Cesari)
Jane - Valeria Cianagottini
Miguel - Elio Pandolfi
Mexican padre - Luigi Pavese
bandit - Adalberto Rossetti
woman at ranch - Angela Luce (Angela Savino)
sheriff - Calisto Calisti
with: Alberto Giraldi, Nino Vingelli

In this parody of “For a Few Dollars More” Bill, an inept bank teller, finds a large shortage in his accounts. He comes up with a bizarre plan to obtain funds to cover the missing funds. He convinces his cousin Frank to help him in his join him. One pretends to be a bandit, while the other a bounty hunter to earn some money. Unfortunately end up captured by a ferocious gang of Mexican outlaws.

YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTtynyzQDoQ

Spaghetti Western Postage Stamps

Since 2005 the old railway station of Almería has been bolted shut hoping for a better future while waiting for the arrival of the AVE and the underground. Even though it continues to gather dust it has not been forgotten when it comes to those who value this important architectural monument which is considered as a site of cultural interest, and now is the image of a new postage stamp in the Architecture series, one that seeks to honor this activity and to inform Spanish society emblematic works of this art, which often are not well known.

On January 27, 2010 the Spanish postal system issued a circulation of 300,000 copies € 0.35 stamp with the image of the historic 1895 station, based on a photograph of Dominic Leiva’s, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, masterpiece. It is recalled that the main facade, 54 meters long, consists of a building in three sections, with the central made of iron and glass. This part of the building, gives access to the station and has a spectacular stained glass window flanked on both sides by two towers of stone and brick covered with glazed ceramic.

The station is included in the Ministry of Culture’s list for the title of 'National Monuments'. At the end of 1988 it was closed for rehabilitation and reform to modernize and improve the location for services, which resulted in some changes to the original structure. Thus, in the lobby a mosaic motif showing the railroad station, twelve square meters by the painter Luis Cañadas Almeria. In the upper wall of the lobby remains a mosaic with the image of the Virgen del Mar, patron saint of the city. The station was used for the location of the Mesa Verde train station in Sergio Leone’s “Duck You Sucker”.

To date they have issued more than twenty labels dedicated exclusively to 'Architecture' dedicated to structures such as the Casa Batlló in Barcelona, the textile factory Tarrassa, Vapor Aymerich, the Deposit Library of the Sun, in Albacete, the Teatro Champs Elysees, in Bilbao, the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Las Palmas, and the Bus Station Casar, in Cáceres.

In subsequent years stamps will be issued concerning the chapel bells of Valleacerón, Almadenejos; El Capricho de Comillas, Cantabria Santa Caterina Market, Barcelona, Vizcaya Bridge, Las Arenas, Portugalete, Bilbao, or the T-4, Airport Madrid-Barajas. - ‘The Voice of Almería’ Lola González

Remembering José Elorrieta

José María Elorrieta de Lacy was born on February 1, 1921 in Madrid, Spain. He began his film career in 1945 writing and directing the film “La ciudad de los muñecos”. During his 30 year career he directed over 55 films and wrote screenplays for over 40 films while producing one documentary. He directed four Euro-westerns “Apache Fury” (1964), “Massacre at Fort Grant” (1965) “Seven for Pancho Villa” (1967), “If You Shoot... You Live!” (1975) and also writing the screenplays for all except “Seven for Pancho Villa”. He also co-wrote the screenplay for “The Secret of Captain O’Hara” (1964). He was the father of director, screenwriter, composer Jasvier Elorrieta [1950- ] and the grandfather of actress Bárbara Elorrieta [1978- ]. José died in Madrid on February 22, 1974. Today we remember one of the early Spanish directors of the genre José María Elorrieta on what would have been his 90th birthday.