2 Latino Films Make National Film Registry This Year

2 Latino Films Make National Film Registry This Year

Mary Mata December 30, 2011

More than 2,200 films were nominated this year for induction into the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. Two of those films starred or were directed by Latinos. Robert Rodriguez’s […]

North America’s Largest Concave Fresco Is In NM, About Latinos

Mary Mata December 28, 2011

Albuquerque, New Mexico — Walking into the Torreon at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in here is an unexpected, yet awe inspiring experience. From your first steps into the […]

Abuelos: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Mary Mata December 27, 2011

Recently, I found myself wading through sick memories of my Guelito Chente, missing him (since he died in 2006), but also feeling so grateful for having spent a few precious […]

“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” Is Worth Your Money

Mary Mata December 26, 2011

By Luciana Vee, The Young Folks Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most famous detective is back a second time around in SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS, if you like Holmes’ […]

“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” Is Intense Action

Mary Mata December 23, 2011

By Gabrielle Adelle, The Young Folks I’ll be honest and admit that I was never a big fan of the Mission: Impossible movies. My family loved them, and I remember as kid […]

Occupy Language, Take Over Demeaning Words

NewsTaco December 22, 2011

This is one of those ideas that I wish I would have thought of myself. It’s also an idea who’s time was inevitably coming. A New York Times opinion column, […]

How I Learned To Let Go Of Frenemies And Be My Own Friend

Mary Mata December 21, 2011

Throughout my adult life, I’ve had some fairly difficult friendships with women, although I truly wish it weren’t this way. I always want to be friends with women, and of […]

What Do You Get Latino Nerds For Christmas?

Mary Mata

By Eres Nerd Like many Latino Nerds, I don’t have children. Going to college and several years of graduate school delayed the biological process. Dressing like a nerd for many years […]

Las Posadas, An Aztec Celebration

NewsTaco December 20, 2011

We’re in the midst of the Posada season, and if you know what I’m talking about there’s little else for me to say —there’s no need for an explanation or to paint […]

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Is A Must See

Mary Mata December 16, 2011

By Gabrielle Adelle, The Young Folks For starters, I must admit that I’m a huge fan of director David Fincher. If you read our website often, that should come as no […]