~ Movies ~
Yes I am One of Those People : I Saw Twilight Last Night
I have been accused of not having enough of a sense of humor, pero as a mami to a pre-teen chica, a sense of humor is all you got, especially in a theatre full of pre-teens and teens at midnight... Read more »
Filiberto Ojeda Rios Film festival Presents La Operacion
This month is Puerto Rican Heritage Month ( I bet you are surprised I haven't mentioned it before). In honor of the struggles and history that make Puerto Ricans who we are today and what drives us pa'lante siempre, ProLibertad,... Read more »
Miercoles Movie : Beverly Hills Chihuahua
This past weekend I scored a borrowed bootleg copy (so you all don't start saying how I'm helping the illegal industry) of the Disney multi-million dollar movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua. I waited till my toddler was napping and only let... Read more »
Random Moment of Joy
In an effort to get the disturbing lows humans will fall to out of my brain, I surfed youtube for some random joy, and found the following video of Mandy Patinkin singing a traditional queer Latina favorita with the supa... Read more »
But But But...what's *wrong* with making a movie about Mexican Chihuahuas??
Of course, in writing about the complex feelings and confusions that the movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua brings up in me, I must be challenged by local lovers of chihuahuas. How on earth could I possibly write such hateful and horrible... Read more »
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Defeats La Macha
I've tried to go to see the Beverly Hills Chihuahua three times since the movie came out, but alas, the Chihuahua is stronger than La Macha. I can't do it, I just can't. I want to be able to see... Read more »
Latin American Movie Makers Contemplate Bigger Picture
Felipe Calderon is taking a break from fighting corruption to focus on movie making. He met with big gun movie makers/actors Antonio Banderas and Manoel de Oliveira (amongst others) to talk about how Latin America and Spain/Portugal could start... Read more »
Charlize Theron on new Seattle protest movie
Saw Charlize Theron on Jon Stewart last night talking about her new movie, Battle in Seattle. According to Theron, it is a movie that explains what the importance of the protests were and helps bring understanding to complicated issues like... Read more »
Salma Hayek Seeks Revenge
So word about town is that my Salmita has been seen frequently with her old hombre, Francois-Henri Pinault. But there is evidently no reconciliation in the works--rather instead, Salma is lining up a plan of action against an author that... Read more »
Can Movies Create a "Latin@ Community"? Do We Want them To?
Spike Lee's new movie, "Miracle at St. Anna" is coming out September 25th and already getting reviewers tied in a knot. Some people find it lumbering and dull, others find it amazing and refreshing. Briefly, Miracle is the story of... Read more »
Eva Mendes Angry that Nipples are Censored
So, anybody who knows me even slightly knows that Salma Hayek is my girl. I am sure that someday Salmita will see the queer light and become my wife, or at the very least, girlfriend. But until that day,... Read more »
Opening this Weekend in NYC & LA : Trouble the Water
This weekend, Trouble the Water, a film that follows a New Orleans couple through and after Hurricane Katrina, opens in New York City and Los Angeles. It won the Grand Jury prize for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film... Read more »
One Weekend, Two Losses : RIP Bernie Mac and Issac Hayes
This weekend the world lost two artists. Yesterday, 50 year old comedian Bernie Mac, who had been in the hospital for some time due to pneumonia, passed away in a Chicago area hospital. Bernie Mac is best known for his... Read more »
Martes Morning Movie : The Garden
Back in 2006, we wrote up about how celebs and activists were getting behind the struggle of some Los Angeles residents who were fighting to protect 14 acres of community farmed land smack in the middle of the city from... Read more »
Lots of Chihuahuas and Disney Movie Making: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Went to the movies this weekend and saw the preview for Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Can you say extreme unease? What could possibly go wrong with a movie about dancing, Spanish-accented Chihuahuas (watch the clip and see how the dogs lose... Read more »
Rooftop Films Brings You La Corona y Alguna Tristeza in NYC
If I weren't running around with the LAMC, I'd be on a rooftop watching movies. Tonight, Rooftop Films, on the roof of el Museo del Barrio in espanish Harlem features two Latin American reels, La Corona y Alguna Tristeza.Alguna Tristeza... Read more »
The Latin Alternative Music Conference Jumps Off Tonight
Tonight is the night. The Latin Alternative Music Conference jumps off tonight. I know I've been wanting to go for years and finally will be able to. Not only will I be covering many of the events for VivirLatino... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »



