Alfonso Gómez Rejón: From Laredo to Hollywood
Alfonso Gómez Rejón: From Laredo to Hollywood
*I have to admit favoritism because he’s from my hometown. Aside from that, I enjoyed his film “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.” It sounds trite, but I’m sure […]
Eva Longoria criticized by Latino group for ‘exploiting’ community’s culture in new low rider movie
*Storytelling is an integral part of the U.S. Latino narrative. It’s important that Latinos own their stories and tell them in their own way, even though we don’t always agree […]
New Documentary Eyes Story of Latino Extras in 1956 ‘Giant’
*This is a wonderful documentary. It kicks-off PBS’s Voces series, tomorrow night. Check your local listings … as they say. VL By Russell Contreras, Associated Press A young George Washington […]
10 Latino Filmmakers Who Absolutely Killed It This Year
*Latino film makers face an uphill battle. After reading this, their effort and art is much more noteworthy in my eyes. Check out the piece and then check out the […]
He’s Been In 100 Hollywood Films, But Adrian Martinez Is Now Making IPhone Movies With His Friends
*My first reaction? Yeah, I’ve seen that guy in movies! After that … what a great story! VL By Andrew S. Vargas,Remezcla From Michelangelo to Mozart, the history of Western […]
Spanish Actor Oscar Jaenada On the Struggles of Playing Cantinflas
*I thought Jaenada’s portrayal of Cantinflas was spot-on. Of course, the task of bringing such a well known icon to life on film, opening yourself to criticism from all flanks, […]
CANTINFLAS Movie Featurette
*I’m looking forward to this. Here’s something to whet your appetite. vl By Our Tiempo Take a look at the making of CANTINFLAS a major Hollywood production of the biography […]
Chicana Films Need to be Included in Mexican American Studies Curricula
*Why should Chicana films be included in Mexican American Studies? Here’s why, with a list of films to watch. VL By Linda Garcia Merchant, Newstaco I finally met Tony Diaz in person, […]
Demián Bichir on The Power of Film And Telling The Immigrant Story
By Steve Fisher, Fusion The Hollywood actor pulled up to a stop light in downtown Los Angeles, and asked the man in an old pickup truck next to him a […]
2014: The Year We Weren’t Shocked That Latinos Watch Films?
By Kat Chow, Code Switch One of the stories of 2013 was that every time a movie with people of color in prominent roles got giant ratings, people were shocked. […]
