Interviews with Latino filmmakers and actors

Mariana Dussan

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2013/05/02 at 12:00am

Leonardo DiCaprio & Tobey Maguire on ‘Gatsby’ Chemistry and Real-Life Friendship

05.2.2013 | By |

*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

Jack Rico

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2013/04/17 at 12:00am

Gina Rodriguez: “I Wasn’t Prepared For The Attention From Jenni’s Death”

04.17.2013 | By |

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.

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Jack Rico

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2013/03/26 at 12:00am

Killing Them Softly: Q&A With Director Andrew Dominik

03.26.2013 | By |

*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

Jack Rico

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2013/03/21 at 12:00am

Fede Alvarez: “Evil Dead Is The Goriest Movie Ever Made”

03.21.2013 | By |

*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

Jack Rico

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2013/03/08 at 12:00am

Kate Del Castillo Says ‘La Reina del Sur’ Film Is In The Works

03.8.2013 | By |

*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.

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Jack Rico

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2013/02/13 at 12:00am

John Ortiz: “Bradley Cooper Deserved To Be Nominated”

02.13.2013 | By |

*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.

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Karen Posada

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2013/02/12 at 12:00am

‘Escape From Planet Earth’: Interview with the cast

02.12.2013 | By |

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

Jack Rico

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2013/01/10 at 12:00am

Exclusive! Argo’s Real Tony Mendez: “I’m Not Hispanic”

01.10.2013 | By |

*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

SBC Staff

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2012/12/04 at 12:00am

Jessica Chastain on Possible Best Actress Oscar Win

12.4.2012 | By |

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

Karen Posada

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2012/11/27 at 12:00am

‘Killing Them Softly’: Interview with Director Andrew Dominik

11.27.2012 | By |

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

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