INFLUENCE

Do you remember the movie liar liar when Jim Carrey imitates the claw to his son, this part is from a Tin-tan movie back in the 50´s where his hand goes crazy after being bewitched and becomes a fox.

To discover more about this Mexican legend, the CECUT Cultural Center in Tijuana has had an ongoing exhibit, “Tin Tan: el artista, el pachuco, el hombre” since June 24th. It was assembled by his daughter Rosalía Valdés Julián, in homage to his legacy and will be on display until September 19th, what would have been the artist’s 96th birthday. The temporary exhibit is housed in the Museo de las Californias and is divided up into three themes. One includes posters showcasing his cinematic work while another shares several of his personal mementos such as letters, postcards, photos and even a green card. The last theme displays multiple newspaper clippings and general items regarding his work.

The price to see this exhibit is included in the entrance fee to the Museo de las Calfornias and is housed in the temporary exhibit space.

Here we notice the influence that mexican cinema had and keeps having with some famous actors. 

It´s just that Jim Carrey comes 40 years later, following all old Tin-tan school. Influence?? Jerry Lewis was another actor as well influenced by Tin-Tan. To be an influence does not give you any awards but it makes you stand out and never be forgotten. Tin-tan was 40 years ahead of his own time.