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The problem with non-Latinos portraying Latinos in the media

Argo, the movie

Now Ben Affleck has added a Latino role to the list of characters he’s played. In “Argo” Affleck portrays Tony Mendez, a CIA-agent who successfully executed a plan to stage a fake film project to smuggle six Americans held hostage by Iranian revolutionaries in 1979 out of that country. Some say this isn’t a problem Read More

Oscar nominations and snubs

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There is a lot of frustration over the lack of recognition given to Latinos in this year’s Academy Awards nomination. The most notable snubs for this year’s Academy award nominations include Salma Hayek for “Savages” and Penelope Cruz, who starred in “To Rome With Love”. However, the biggest snub award for Latinos based by popular Read More

Will you watch Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Mama’?

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Two sisters who were left in the forest on their own for five years are found in decrepid condition. Once authorities handing the children over to their relatives, it becomes apparent that there is definitely something creepy in the mix. How else can two kiddos survive on their own? As if a mother’s love isn’t Read More

Golden Globe predictions

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Golden Globe speculators feel that this year is one of the strongest they have seen in a long time. The competition will most definitely be neck and neck. Our predictions for the winners are those in bold print. Feel free to agree or disagree.   Best Motion Picture – Drama “Argo” “Django Unchained” “Life of Read More

Top Ten Movies of 2012

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Les Misérables. The 1862 classic Victor Hugo novel turned legendary Broadway play was finally adapted to film and released to rave reviews this holiday season. The film not only  boasts a box office opening weekend of $81,038,000 but something else most films do not have; that is perfect casting. The epic musical is comprised of Read More

Jessica Alba not part of the newest Fantastic Four movie

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There have been months of speculation surrounding the release date of the newest Fantastic Four movie and the wait is now over. Invisible Woman, Mr. Fantastic, The Human Torch, and The Thing are back! It was recently made official that “Fantastic Four Reboot” is hitting theaters near you on March 6, 2015. The movie will Read More

The Central Park Five

Photo Credit: Daniel Riveral; Left to right: Yusef Salaam, Kharey Wise, Kevin Richardson, and Raymond Santana

“It would be great to have that support”, Santana told the moviegoers at a recent Q & A session after the screening of The Central Park Five in Harlem. “But we understand something very traumatic happened to her. And we understand she’s a victim just as we are and the families are. We also look Read More

Sofia Vergara to star as a lesbian in new film

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Sofia Vergara is undoubtedly a beautiful Latina woman. To enhance her hourglass figure, Sofia is known to wear form fitting clothes. Well, nothing has changed! She will be starring in John Turturro’s lastest film, Fading Gigolo…, as nothing other than her traditional role –  a fiery hot woman. The only twist in this film is that Read More

Former Gilmore Girls star is Anastasia in “Fifty Shades of Grey” film

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Who would have thought? Of all people, Alexis Bledel, the former Gilmore Girl and star of “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”, has been cast as Anastasia Steele, the lead female in the film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey”.  Some believe that Bledel fits the description of Anastasia Steele to a “T”. For those Read More

Lauren Velez: In her own words

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One of our acting treasures brought to life, for a few nights, one of our singing legends. Lauren Velez became Guadalupe Yoli in the live performance of They Call Me La Lupe. The show came to NYC in February 2011 and received such acclaim, that the team behind the show, has decided that the rest of Read More