05.2.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
*Updated January 2026
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby. In the film, the actor plays Jay Gatsby, a fabulous party-giving man with a mysterious past. He comes out of nowhere to buy a mansion on Long Island, sitting directly across the bay from his one true obsession, the now-married Daisy Buchanan. Read More
04.17.2013 | By Jack Rico |
Updated December 2025
When Filly Brown makes its theatrical release on Friday, April 19th, many Latino moviegoers will be waiting to see Jenni Rivera‘s first and last performance on film. But what many will also be seeing is the birth of a brand new star in Puerto Rican actress Gina Rodriguez. From the hood to the big screen, Rodriguez is ready for the lights of Hollywood in a big way and it looks like there is little that can stop her from achieving it.
03.26.2013 | By Jack Rico |
*Updated January 2026
Although Killing Them Softly director Andrew Dominik has been in the business for over a decade, he doesn’t have a long catalog of films to his name. However, the few he has directed truly speak wonders of his talent. His first feature was Chopper, a comedic crime biography based on the story of an Australian criminal. Read More
03.21.2013 | By Jack Rico |
*Updated January 2026
One of the great stories of 2013 was the rise of a young Uruguayan filmmaker who went from obscurity to directing a massive Hollywood horror film. Fede Alvarez saw his dreams come true when he was selected to helm the big-budget reimagining of a genre classic. This Q&A explores how Alvarez transitioned from making short films in South America to leading a major studio production. Read More
03.8.2013 | By Jack Rico |
*Updated December 2025
Perhaps the most popular and talented Mexican actress in cinema right now is Kate del Castillo. Her versatility to do theater, television, and movies, in Spanish or English, has positioned her for a bright future in Hollywood. Her latest movie is K-11 from novice director Jules Stewart, Kristen Stewart’s mother.
02.13.2013 | By Jack Rico |
*Updated November 2025
As The Weinstein Company is making an invigorated Oscar push to drive their dramedy Silver Linings Playbook to a historic upset over the leading favorite front runner Argo in the Best Picture category, I had a lengthy and very enjoyable discussion with one of its co-stars, Puerto Rican thespian John Ortiz, who plays Ronnie, best friend to Bradley Cooper in the film.
02.12.2013 | By Karen Posada |
The original animated family film Escape From Planet Earth is arriving in theaters just in time for the weekend. This project features a strong lineup of Latino talent, including Jessica Alba as the intelligent Chief Lena and Sofia Vergara as the anchor Gabby. George Lopez also joins the cast as the three-eyed alien, Thurman. Read More
01.10.2013 | By Jack Rico |
*Updated November 2025
For the Latino moviegoers who have already seen Argo or those who will now see it due to the 7 Oscar nominations it received today from the Academy, you might be submerged into the controversy that has arisen from the big reveal in the movie… Ben Affleck who directs and stars in “Argo“, is named Tony Mendez, an obvious Latino. Read More
12.4.2012 | By SBC Staff |
The New York Film Critics Circle surprisingly voted yesterday wins in three different categories for “Zero Dark Thirty” as the Best Picture, Kathryn Bigelow for Best Director and Greig Fraser for Best Cinematography. Despite not winning in the Best Actress department, Jessica Chastain (protagonist of ZDT) is nevertheless one of the favorites to win it at the Oscars come February 24th, 2013. Read More
11.27.2012 | By Karen Posada |
Director Andrew Dominik has spent over a decade crafting a small but powerful catalog of films. His debut, Chopper, earned him critical acclaim and three awards from the Australian Film Institute. This success led to a high-profile collaboration with Brad Pitt on The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Read More
