“Give Chase” Is A Movie Where “Brown” People Are Just People

“Give Chase” Is A Movie Where “Brown” People Are Just People

Mary Mata March 26, 2012

Imagine being able to turn on the television, or walk into a movie theater, and seeing people living their fictional lives that look like you. What if Latinos, blacks, Asians […]

Pinterest: When Technology Moves Too Fast For Bloggers

Mary Mata March 23, 2012

By Melissa Pitts A couple of weeks ago Chow.com published an article on the popularity of Pinterest among food bloggers — and the pitfalls, namely copyright problems. The article mentioned […]

The Whitewashing Of The 1932 America Tropical Mural In LA

Mary Mata March 22, 2012

By Tia Tenopia In 1932, the Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siquieros was invited to Los Angeles by the Chouinard Art Institute. During his six month stay, he painted three murals, […]

“In Wonderland” Celebrates Latina Surrealist Painters

Mary Mata March 20, 2012

Although collaboration between institutes can sometimes prove a treacherous affair, the current collaboration between Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City only proves […]

Culture Clash’s “American Night: The Ballad of Juan José”

Mary Mata March 18, 2012

By Carlos San Miguel “American Night: The Ballad of Juan José” is a fantastic play that premiered at the 2010 Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Written by Richard Montoya and developed by Culture […]

“Amor Cronico” Is A Musical Homage To Cuba

Mary Mata March 16, 2012

“Amor Cronico” is the latest offering by director Jorge Perrugía. It stars Cucu Diamantes and is an open love letter to Cuba, paying homage to both independent Cuban filmmakers as […]

Stand Up Comedians Hit It Out Of The Park At SXSW

Mary Mata March 15, 2012

I have always been a fan of stand-up comedy, so when I found out that there would be a free show for South by Southwest badge carrying members at Esther’s […]

Miami Stars In Short Films At South By Southwest

Mary Mata March 14, 2012

Narrative Shorts 2 was a panel here in Austin for South By Southwest at the Alamo Draft House. These shorts are one of a three-part series, a collection of short […]

“Marley” Wants To Be The Definitive Bob Marley Documentary

Mary Mata March 13, 2012

“Marley” was one of the highlighted feature documentaries here at South by Southwest this week. “Marley” was directed by Kevin McDonald, director of the widely acclaimed “Last King of Scotland.” […]

“Los Chidos” Is Half Flawless, Half Terrible

Mary Mata March 12, 2012

“Los Chidos” played recently at the South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. It is the new film by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, a musician of At the Drive-In and Mars Volta […]