Oscar Nominated Latinos Dominate Behind the Camera

Oscar Nominated Latinos Dominate Behind the Camera

Mary Mata January 15, 2013

By Eduardo Sanchez-Ubanell, Voxxi Host Seth Macfarlane and actress Emma Stone announced the nominations for the 85th Annual Academy Awards last week. Though the flashy, high-profile categories of directing and acting did not feature […]

Argo’s real Tony Mendez: “I’m not Hispanic”

Mary Mata January 11, 2013

By Jack Rico, NBC Latino Click on picture to read story. [Photo screenshot courtesy jakethemovieguy YouTube page]

Latino Oscar Nominees: Few Latinos And Some Surprises

Mary Mata

By Huffington Post Latino Voices Despite disappointment among Latinos over the lack of Hispanics in this year’s Academy Awards nominations, many celebrate that four of their best in the film industry […]

13 Most Anticipated Latino Films of 2013

Mary Mata January 7, 2013

By Jack Rico, NBC Latino Click on picture to read story. [Photo courtesy Film District]  

10 Latino Films You Probably Didn’t See in 2012 And Should

Mary Mata January 3, 2013

By Vanessa Erazo, Remezcla Click on picture to read story. [Photo screenshot courtesy Wolfe Releasing]  

Best Latino Movies of 2012

Mary Mata December 31, 2012

By Jack Rico, NBC Latino Click on picture to read story. [Photo courtesy Universal Studios]

Jenni Rivera in “Filly Brown” (clip)

Mary Mata December 12, 2012

By Jose Cruz, Our Tiempo Like so many, we were shocked to hear of the untimely death of singer Jenni Rivera. Jenni was an icon in our community, know for […]

Affleck Responds: Why Non-Latino Played Latino Hero in ARGO

Mary Mata December 11, 2012

By Latino Rebels In October, we ran a piece called “Now Ben Affleck Is Latino: Another Lost Opportunity for Hollywood.” As we tried to stray away from the “we’re offended” line that […]

Ben Affleck’s Argo and Whitewashing Mexican-Americans

Mary Mata December 7, 2012

By Moctezuma Esparza, Al Dia Argo is a 2012 feature film Hollywood thriller loosely based on a memoir written by Antonio “Tony” Mendez, a CIA operative, who led the rescue […]

Jimmy Smits Interview: Life as a Pimp

Mary Mata November 28, 2012

By Jerry Nunn, Gozamos Actor Jimmy Smits has been a staple on television shows from L.A. Law to NYPD Blue and even played a president on The West Wing. He had a memorable role on Dexter and […]