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2023/01/24 at 3:00pm

A Breakdown Of Latino Nominees In The 95th Academy Awards

01.24.2023 | By |

The 95th Academy Awards nominees have been revealed, and the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is leading the pack with 11 nominations. Top Gun has also been nominated for Best Picture with seven nominations, and it’s my top pick to take home the award. Read More

Jack Rico

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2023/01/21 at 8:47pm

The Liberace of Lucha Libre: Cassandro Film Premieres at Sundance

01.21.2023 | By |

One of the more talked about Latino films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival was Cassandro, starring Gael García Bernal. The film centers around Saúl Armendáriz, a gay wrestler from El Paso, Texas, often referred to as “The Liberace of Lucha Libre”. His creative performance style and immense skill garnered him recognition and acclaim. The movie is directed by filmmaker Roger Ross Williams and stars Gael García Bernal. Read More

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2023/01/21 at 7:27pm

Latino Celebrities Shine At 2023 Sundance Film Festival

01.21.2023 | By |

We are midway through the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and this year, more than ever before, we’ve seen a diverse array of films from Latino filmmakers that have been well-received by audiences and critics alike and it shows that our stories are being heard and appreciated on a larger scale. Here are some bright moments featuring our Latino celebrities at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Read More

Jack Rico

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2023/01/19 at 9:00pm

Why Has The Shakira and Piqué Break-Up Song Captivated Mainstream Media’s Attention?

01.19.2023 | By |

In recent weeks, mainstream media outlets have been captivated by the story of Shakira and Gerard Piqué’s break-up and the Spanish-language diss track “BZRP Music Session 53” that resulted from it. Headlines such as “How Shakira Turned A Messy Breakup Into Her Biggest Hit In Years” and CBS This Morning’s “Shakira’s “Out of Your League” mocks ex, rocks YouTube” have flooded news feeds and social media platforms. But why has this specific Hispanic story, rooted in the personal lives of two Hispanic celebrities, caught the attention of mainstream media? Read More

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2023/01/04 at 3:10pm

These Are The Latino Films At Sundance 2023

01.4.2023 | By |

The Sundance Film Festival is known for its diverse lineup of independent films, and this year’s selection includes nine powerful movies from Latino filmmakers. These films explore a wide range of important social, political, and cultural issues, offering unique perspectives on a variety of experiences and themes. These are the Latino movies at Sundance 2023.
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Jack Rico

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2022/12/20 at 9:08am

My Top Films of 2022 on PIX 11 News

12.20.2022 | By |

If you haven’t had a chance to catch up on the latest movies, I shared my top films of 2022 on PIX 11 News’ ‘New York Living’ hosted by Marysol Castro and Star Harvey. It was great to talk about the amazing films that are coming out this year, and I think you’re really going to enjoy them too. Read More

Jack Rico

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2022/10/22 at 3:02pm

Marta Tellado, CEO Consumer Reports, Talks New Book ‘Buyer Aware’

10.22.2022 | By |

In today’s episode of ‘Highly Relevant’ episode, I spoke with Marta Tellado, President, and CEO of Consumer Reports. She spoke with me about her new book, Buyer Aware, which helps you protect yourself from dubious consumer deals.

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Jack Rico

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2022/10/03 at 4:04pm

Ximena Sariñana on ‘Amor Adolescente,’ Singing in English and Experimenting with Reggaeton

10.3.2022 | By |

If you aren’t familiar with Ximena Sariñana, she’s one of Mexico’s most talented musicians and actresses. In this latest podcast episode of Highly Relevant with Jack Rico, we discuss her most recent album Amor Adolecente and how her hit ballad ‘Una Vez Más‘ came to be. We also discuss the significance of her sophomore English-language album in her artistic growth, the pressures for Latin artists to succumb to the Reggaeton momentum, why it’s hard for Latina artists to find global acceptance, and we discuss her dreams of one day composing on the NY Broadway stage. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript of the interview below. Read More

Jack Rico

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2022/03/28 at 2:08pm

Manny Perez Talks ‘La Soga Salvation’

03.28.2022 | By |

Dominican actor Manny Perez, perhaps best known for his films, ‘Washington Heights,’ ‘El Cantante,’ ‘Bella’ and the hit action film ‘La Soga,’ is now doing his directorial debut with the sequel – ‘La Soga Salvation’. He joins the ‘Highly Relevant’ podcast to discuss what it takes to write, direct and produce his own movie, and what the future of Dominican cinema looks like.
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Jack Rico

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2022/01/28 at 3:02pm

Justina Machado On Why People Love Animation So Much

01.28.2022 | By |

This week on episode 170 of the Highly Relevant podcast, I welcome the beloved actress Justina Machado known to many as Penelope Alvarez in the Emmy-nominated hit comedy reboot of “One Day at a Time”. In the following Q&A, we discuss her new voice-acted film, “The Ice Age: Adventures of Buckwild,” and what her role as the zorilla ‘Zee’ means for Latino representation. Our conversation also covered several interesting subjects such as the world’s love for animated films, why Hispanic animated films succeed and real-life Latino films and television shows don’t, and why she stopped using the term Hispanic to describe herself. Catch the video interview on our YouTube channel below. Read More

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