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Mon30Jun2008

Disney's High School Musical : Fresa Version!

My older daughter was into High School Musical for a hot minute, now it looks like we have a Mexican version complete with reggaeton beats, futbol, and fresas! Someone send me a copy so I can crack the hell... Read more »

Monday, June 30 2008 | 13:30 H

Fri13Jun2008

The Happening on Friday the 13th

Confession : I have never seen an M. Night Shyamalan film. Mixed reviews tell me I likely am not missing much. But if there's any day to see a scary movie (or a movie that promises to be scary)... Read more »

Friday, June 13 2008 | 07:57 H

Wed14May2008

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem (and Barcelona)

After much anticipation, there is finally a trailer for the new Woody Allen film Vicky Cristina Barcelona, starring Spanish superstar couple Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johannson. From the clip, it's easy to see the chemistry between... Read more »

Wednesday, May 14 2008 | 09:26 H

Thu01May2008

Looking Back at May Day Pro-Immigrant Events

My May Day pro-immigrant activism day began at the AMC theater, just a few blocks from Union Square Park, where I would be rallying later. I saw a special screening of Brian Ging's film Beyond Borders, hosted by the Tribeca... Read more »

Thursday, May 01 2008 | 21:45 H

Thu24Apr2008

Film : Beyond Borders

Before the May 1st march for immigrants in NYC, the film Beyond Borders is showing. the Tribeca Film Institute will hold an exclusive one-day screening of the new feature documentary Beyond Borders - The Debate Over Human Migration on... Read more »

Thursday, April 24 2008 | 12:27 H

Wed23Apr2008

Penelope, Bardem and Woody Off to Cannes

Woody Allen's new movie, starring Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Scarlett Johannsen and strangely titled "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" has been announced as part of the official selection for this year's Cannes Film Festival. The head of the Festival, Thierry Frémaux,... Read more »

Wednesday, April 23 2008 | 11:40 H

Thu03Apr2008

Latino Filmmakers : HBO/NYILFF Wants Your Short Film

HBO and The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) today announced the 5th annual open call for entry for the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition. Jointly created in 2004, the competition seeks to foster films by Latino filmmakers and/or about... Read more »

Thursday, April 03 2008 | 14:54 H

Fri28Mar2008

Under the Same Moon Trailer Mocks Lou Dobbs

Thanks to Matt Ortega for forwarding this info. I haven't seen the film but this commercial is brilliant! Via / The Huffington Post... Read more »

Friday, March 28 2008 | 11:57 H

Mon03Mar2008

Obama's New Campaign Video : Spot the Latinos

Let's see...John Leguizamo, Kate del Castillo, Jessica Alba (if she's claiming Latina this week)....at least there are no mariachis. Edited to add more identified Latinos( Gracias John): Producer/FIlm Composer Andres Levin and vocalist CuCu Diamanates of Yerba Buena. Via... Read more »

Monday, March 03 2008 | 09:00 H

Mon25Feb2008

Academy Awards Yield No Surprises

I admit I didn't watch the Oscars last night. I was too busy watching Oscar nominated La Vie en Rose. The star of the film, Marion Cotillard, won the well deserved best actress award. But apparently there was a Spanish... Read more »

Monday, February 25 2008 | 09:31 H

Mon11Feb2008

Javier Bardem Wins British Oscar

Barack Obama wasn't the only big winner this weekend. Javier Bardem won another award for his role in the film, No Country for Old Men. This time it was a BAFTA Award, the British equivalent of the Oscar. Via /... Read more »

Monday, February 11 2008 | 11:46 H

Tue29Jan2008

'Crash' to Become a TV Show

Remember Crash, that supposedly poignant film which purportedly made us all have a collective epiphany and own up to our own racism? Me neither (I liked it, saw it again, and hated it...weird). But you'll have another chance to reflect... Read more »

Tuesday, January 29 2008 | 13:28 H

Mon28Jan2008

Mexican Director Wins Big at Sundance

Mexican director Ernesto Contreras is celebrating a very nice win at the Sundance Film Festival. His movie, Párpados Azules, took home the special jury prize over the weekend. This is the 7th win for the film, which has triumphed... Read more »

Monday, January 28 2008 | 17:36 H

Javier Bardem Gets Closer to Oscar with SAG Win

Spanish actor (and Jen's boyfriend) Javier Bardem took one more step in getting closer to an Oscar thanks to the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) giving him a Best Supporting Actor nod last night.Bardem won for his supporting actor role as... Read more »

Monday, January 28 2008 | 10:34 H

Tue22Jan2008

And the Nominees Are...Not Latino

Folks, this isn't 2007, when Latino representation on the list of Oscar nominees -- and ultimately winners -- was in full effect. Indeed, this year it comes down to a documentary short from Colombia and props to our friend Javier... Read more »

Tuesday, January 22 2008 | 10:58 H

Mon21Jan2008

Brazil Arrives at Sundance Thanks to YouTube

This film by Adriana got her a nine-day expenses paid stay here at the Sundance Film Festival. At the festival, a launching ground for many indie filmmakers, she'll have the chance to meet with Fox Searchlight Pictures production executives.... Read more »

Monday, January 21 2008 | 14:37 H

Sun13Jan2008

Javier Bardem Takes Home a Golden Globe

We've got winners! There may not have been a Golden Globes gala this year, but that didn't stop the Hollywood Foreign Press Association from choosing their picks for the coveted awards. This just in: I'm happy to report that Spanish... Read more »

Sunday, January 13 2008 | 21:48 H

Wed09Jan2008

Cancelled Globes Damaging L.A. Economy

I'm sure I'm not the only one slightly disappointed about the Golden Globes being canceled due to the continuing writers strike. But L.A. businesses are especially upset, as the awards show was a vital contributor to local economy.Caterers, limousine drivers,... Read more »

Wednesday, January 09 2008 | 11:39 H

Fri28Dec2007

Get your pants scared off this weekend...in Spanish

If you're tired of all the goody-goody comfort and joy this season brings, you might want to catch El Orfanato, a new horror flick produced by Mexican director Guillermo del Toro which is getting rave reviews. The film premieres tonight... Read more »

Friday, December 28 2007 | 11:58 H

Wed12Dec2007

Together Again : Pedro y Penelope

Sometimes a pairing is just so perfect that no messing with the formula is needed. Such is the pairing of Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and Spanish actress Penelope Cruz. Yesterday, at the release of an album featuring music from his... Read more »

Wednesday, December 12 2007 | 09:47 H

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