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Video clips and films that I find for you and tell you what it contains before you even watch. There are lot of videos out there but most of them are useless - so don't waste your time finding the great ones. They are right here. Pick from the ones on this page or just follow the links to old clips. If you have a video that you want to post here, please contact us.

Only Human movie bellydance

If you like a movie that you laugh so hard that your stomach hurts, then I strongly recommend Seres queridos (a Spanish-Argentinian movie with the title Only Human). I know that the movie synopsis highlights the fact that all the drama happens when a girl (Marian Aguilera as Leni) from a Jewish family brings her Palestinian boyfriend (Guillermo Toledo as Rafi) home, but except for a few instances when that is the cause of real comedy, the movie will be equally hilarious if the guy was just another Spanish man.

This video below is not about the humor. It is a very sensual dance performed by María Botto (Tania, Leni's nymphomaniac sister who is learning belly dancing) in an attempt to seduce Rafi. The whole family is looking for the missing father in his office building but when Tania and Rafi are alone she decides to perform a belly-dancing routine. Since she wore no costume, she simply lets her top drop to the waist revealing her gorgeous yellow, floral print bra and she climbs the conference room table to dance seductively to an Arabic song. Surprisingly, Rafi joins her and shows his great moves (it is not uncommon for both men and women to do a bellydance routine), though, they do not make love after the dance, stopping only after kissing.

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Stephen Colbert interviews Esteban Colberto

Once again Esteban Colberto (the Latino, Spanish-speaking alter-ego of Stephen Colbert) has managed to deliver a hip-roaring spoof of the very popular Sabado Gigante program among Spanish speakers.

While I was wondering if Stephen was bilingual (because in one episode he interviewed Lou Dobbs in Spanish) but in this clip he admits that he does not speak Spanish (he is definitely reading from a teleprompter). In this episode he talks about the visit of Jorge Ramos, the host of the news program on Univision channel.

The Sabado Gigante is supposedly a family program but is also known for sexy women in mini skirts and revealing tops smiling and prancing around for no reason other than to keep the men looking at the ads for cars and beer. Notice how Stephen looks down the blouses of these curvaceous Latinas.

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Love song in Spanish

Learning a new language can be tough, especially in your later years. But being able to speak several languages is not only good for business it can also open new avenues for dating. Learn to speak a few words of a language and the other person will be delighted, and what can be a better excuse to get back together than to practice language conversation. Watch this hilarious video of a man who tries to win a Latina's heart by practicing his one semester of Spanish lessons.

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Give You The World by DEY

One of the greatest things that I have discovered is that I shouldn't take myself too seriously and admit that I only know so much. For instance, I often get this idea that somehow I know all the good bands out there and I have probably watched all the good music videos. But then I am proven wrong by bands like The D.E.Y. Check this great track from them called "Give You The World." The band includes Divine, Élan, and Yeyo (DEY), and since they speak both English and Spanish the music is a fusion of hip-hop, R&B, pop, and Afro-Latino. The result is an eclectic mix of Latino and English music.

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Jennifer Lopez music video Me Haces Falta

Jennifer Lopez may not be the best actress on the planet (I am not sure if I liked her in "El Cantante") but undoubtedly she is beautiful, has a great body, and a personal style that makes you wonder how this "Jenny From The Block" became a trendsetter. Since I also believe that music has no language, enjoy this Spanish song of hers title "Me Haces Falta." It is a classic Latin romantic song.

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Ridiculous Spanish television program

Like Japanese television, Spanish television has all kinds of ridiculous programs. No, I am not making fun of their programs - we have our Jerry Springer and Montel Williams shows that are equally crazy.

So watch this clip in which a blindfolded Latina in lingerie (I can't figure out why she has to wear a lace baby doll instead of regular clothes for this exercise) walks over men lying in their brief underwear trying to avoid their faces and private parts. I can't figure out why anyone would do it, but here it is for you to watch the wonders of reality television.

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Music video Control by Gold2Flow

I have selected some great music videos in Spanish and of Latinos, even if I speak just a few words of this romantic language. Here is a brief list of the ones that I like the most.

Baila Morena by Hector and Tito

Belanova Tus Ojos

Nadia and Bea sing in Spanglish

Reggaeton music video

Salsa video of Yesenia Peralta

Wisin and Yandel music video

In the same genre, check this clip called Control by Gold2Flow. Again, be prepared to be entertained by some good music, and lot of beautiful girls in mini skirts and bikinis - that is how Latinos party.

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