ASCO Exhibit In LA Highlights 1970s Chicano Performance Art

ASCO Exhibit In LA Highlights 1970s Chicano Performance Art

Mary Mata September 6, 2011

“ASCO: Elite of the Obscure” is a new exhibit slated to start on September 4 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, representing a watershed moment in the history […]

“The Debt” Is A Well-Acted, Satisfying Thriller

Mary Mata September 3, 2011

By Jennice Fuentes Courtesy of www.OurTiempo.com Watching John Madden’s taut thriller, “The Debt,” reminded me of a smorgarsbord.  Yes, so much to process, so much to stomach, so little time.  “The […]

Why Isn’t Zoe Saldaña On Any Magazine Covers?

Mary Mata September 2, 2011

Zoe Saldaña’s career highlights, and the surprising holes in it, were highlighted this week by Allison Samuels in The Daily Beast. Basically was Samuels says is that, despite Saldaña’s huge […]

Would A Latino James Bond Alter Stereotypical Perceptions?

Mary Mata September 1, 2011

By Dustin Mendus The idea of an African-American 007 has been tossed around in the past few years, if my memory serves. “Bond 23,” the next installment in the long-running […]

How Raúl Julia Jr Will Take On The Mexican Govt & The Mayans

Mary Mata August 30, 2011

Raúl Julia-Levy is a man claiming to be the illegitimate son of celebrated Latino thespian Raúl Julia, a great character actor that appeared in a couple of great movies and […]

Be Afraid To Go See “Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark”

Mary Mata August 26, 2011

By Cali Tamayo Courtesy of www.OurTiempo.com I really, really wanted to like “Don’t be Afraid of the Dark” since any scary movie having the Guillermo del Toro stamp of approval should […]

“30 Minutes Or Less” Is 83 Minutes Of Raunchy Fun

Mary Mata August 19, 2011

The film industry usually dumps the movies they do not believe in during the months of August and September. However, sometimes you get a surprise hit from the pile of […]

Latino Documentary, Filmmaker Nominated For An Emmy

Mary Mata August 10, 2011

There are many reasons producer John J. Valadez is overwhelmed that his documentary, “The Longoria Affair,” was one of five films nominated for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding […]

Save Your Money, Skip “Rise Of Planet Of The Apes”

Mary Mata

Imagine, if you will, a drug that could reverse the damage caused by Alzheimer’s. How revolutionary would that be? Now, imagine if that drug went further and boosted your intelligence […]

Sunday Afternoon: Dad And Indiana Jones

NewsTaco August 9, 2011

I was walking with my father down the long corridor that leads to his apartment (he insists on independent living) when he stopped and turned to look at me with a wry […]