Impressive Short Films Highlight Our Fragility

Impressive Short Films Highlight Our Fragility

Mary Mata March 12, 2012

Narrative Shorts 1 played at the Alamo Draft House and featured a collection of short films that I promise will leave you emotionally drained – but that is a good […]

NewsTaco Headed To Austin To Cover SXSW

Mary Mata March 8, 2012

NewsTaco, The Latino Daily, will be in Austin, Texas beginning Friday, March 9, 2012 to cover the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) including Interactive, Music and Film […]

Latina Filmmakers Shine In Boyle Heights Film Fest

Mary Mata March 5, 2012

Los Angeles, California — The theatre was crammed with talent and creativity. Josefina Lopez was playing host to the 6th Annual Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza (BHLIFE). The film […]

Using “Undocumented” At Oscars Just The Start Of A Big Change

Mary Mata March 2, 2012

It seems the disuse of the word “illegal” to refer to undocumented immigrants in the United States is spreading. Natalie Portman, before announcing the other nominees for Best Actor, took […]

Who Should Win The Oscars, And Who Will Win Them

Mary Mata February 26, 2012

The Academy Awards will be presented today in order to pay homage to the best and brightest of 2011.  I will not be hosting an Oscar party, because most of […]

Through Film Ralph Lopez Tells Real Stories We Can Learn From

Mary Mata February 8, 2012

“Lilia” is a short film that was released last year directed and written by Sam Lerma and produced by Ralph Lopez. It’s a story that many of us can relate to, […]

I Want More Latinos On My TV

Mary Mata February 7, 2012

I grew up watching too much TV. I loved watching sitcoms, so I became very well-acquainted with fictional families such as the Tanners and the Huxtables. In fact, I would […]

Does Any Media Truly Represent Latinos?

Mary Mata January 27, 2012

There is a lot of buzz about George Lucas’ recent statement on “The Daily Show” that he had trouble getting his new Tuskegee Airmen film, “Red Tails,” produced simply because the cast […]

Mexican Actor Demián Bichir Nominated For Best Actor Oscar

Mary Mata January 24, 2012

Mexican actor Demián Bichir was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Actor category this morning for his portrayal of an immigrant  landscaper in Los Angeles and the film […]

“Man On A Ledge” Is Entertaining, But Not Exciting

Mary Mata January 20, 2012

By Gabrielle Adelle, The Young Folks Tis the season of January releases, a time when a crop of some of the most forgettable major motion pictures of the year tend to […]