Category Archives: Movies
Love, Latino-style: Books and movies for Valentine’s Day
Depending on your point of view, Valentine’s Day is either one of the best or worst holidays of the year. But no matter what your point of view, this is a good time to look at some of the greatest … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season: Christmas books for adults
‘Tis the season for family gatherings, holiday parties and competitive shopping. If you prefer to celebrate Christmas with some good page turner, here are some Latino-themed books: • Alisa Valdes’ 2010 book The Three Kings is a “Christmas dating story” … Continue reading
On the silver screen
Latino writers are seeing their words on the big screen as two Hispanic-oriented film festivals open this month. • Seven culturally diverse movies will be featured in the Maya Indie Film series. The movies include Without Men, about an all-female … Continue reading
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Meet Screenwriter Alvaro Rodriguez
Alvaro Rodriguez is the pen behind a border-set exploitation film, a frenetic kids’ movie and a vampire western, among others. Rodriguez co-wrote the screenplay for this year’s hit movie, Machete, as well as 2009’s Shorts, and 1999’s From Dusk Till … Continue reading
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