Librarians, especially at the reference desk, are often called upon to be detectives. However, sleuthing goes on behind the scenes, as well. Lately, I’ve been cataloging DVDs at the Oaxaca Lending Library. While most of the films are from el norte, they have been purchased in Mexico and thus have been given Spanish language titles.
Can you match these titles with the DVD jackets below?
- Amor sin escalas
- Asesino intimo
- Buenas costumbres
- El golpe perfecto
- Una historia de traicion
- Noche del crimen
- Vecinos y enemigos
- Secreto en la montaña
Answers will be revealed at the bottom of the next blog posting.
Mexican Peso Converter
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After 11 years in Mexico, it still drives me nuts the way Spanish titles often have NOTHING to do with the original title or even the story. But here are my best guesses… Gee, I hope there are prizes!
Amor sin escalas… Easy Virtue
Asesino intimo… Tenderness
Buenas costumbres… Up In The Air
El golpe perfecto… Midnight Sting
Una historia de traicion… That Evening Sun
Noche del crimen… People I Know
Vecinos y enemigos… Birds of America
Secreto en la montaña… Brokeback Mountain (that one was easy)
Prizes? We ain’t got no prizes. We don’t need no prizes. I don’t have to give you any stinking prizes!
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