We Speak Chileno, ¿Cachaí?
By Amanda E. Coldewey One of the most well known characteristics of Chile is the “bad Spanish” supposedly spoken here. When I told people I was coming to live in Chile, it was met with, “Ooh, you won’t understand anything”, or “Chileans … Continue reading
Film Review: La Luna en el Espejo
by Felipe Carmona The 1990 film La Luna en el Espejo was, at its time, one the first artistic releases to the rest of the world after a long period of cultural blackout during the dictatorship. These days, the work … Continue reading
Whatever Works: English in the Chilean Classroom
by Amanda Coldewey I never imagined the chain of events in my life would land me in the Chilean heartland teaching adolescents how to ask each other if they like Hannah Montana in English, but through the English Opens Doors … Continue reading
Chileno in Gringolandia: Why So Touchy?
by Gonzalo Mena Chileno in Gringolandia is a weekly column about Viña del Mar native Gonzalo Mena’s life in the United States. Check out his latest cultural mishaps every Wednesday. Since deciding to go and live in the United States … Continue reading
Tolerancia Cero Debates HidroAysén
by Gonzalo Mena Every Monday or Tuesday, we will feature an opinion piece on politics and current events. The feature will often use the jumping point of the Chilean television show “Tolerancia Cero.” This column does not necessarily reflect the … Continue reading
Film Review: El Chacal de Nahueltoro
by Felipe Carmona Many critics consider El Chacal de Nahueltoro to be the best Chilean movie of all time and a key work of our cinematography. It is a pioneering work in its portrayal of the hypocrisy of an insensitive … Continue reading
Come Talk Politics with Us Every Monday!
by Gonzalo Mena To live in another country means to get soaked in their culture, their social costumes, and their way of living. Part of this, of course, is understanding their politics, what makes them act the way they act, … Continue reading
Chileno in Gringolandia: Baby Steps
by Gonzalo Mena Chileno in Gringolandia is a weekly column about Viña del Mar native Gonzalo Mena’s life in the United States. Check out his latest cultural mishaps every Wednesday. “What the hell am I doing!” is probably the first … Continue reading
Film Review: 03:34: Earthquake in Chile
by Felipe Carmona 3:34: Earthquake in Chile is the first action/disaster movie based on the tragedy that shocked our country on February 27, 2010, and it is a good one. It features well-chosen stories based on real life, presented effectively … Continue reading
Daylight Saving Time Has Chile in the Dark
by Laura Hamman When I was in college, I sang with a group called the Notre Dame Folk Choir. As a member, I was committed to spending my Easter break on campus to sing in the Easter liturgy. Without a … Continue reading
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