Coverage of Latinos in Hollywood

Jennifer Lopez

2014/01/30 at 1:36pm

Jennifer Lopez And Viola Davis To Star In Lifetime Film’s ‘Lila and Eve’

01.30.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |

A Lifetime Film? Looks like Jennifer Lopez isn’t the A-list star she used to be. Lopez and Viola Davis will be coming soon to a small screen near you. Lifetime Films and A+E Studios are set to produce the independent feature film Lila & Eve starring Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Davis (The Help, Doubt) and Golden Globe Award nominee Lopez (Out of Sight, Selena). The film is targeted toward a festival premiere and theatrical release in late 2014 or early 2015. Read More

‘Lengua, Cámara y Acción’: A Great Perspective On Why Not To Watch Award Shows

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

By Jack Rico

2014/01/28 at 12:17pm

Latinos In Hollywood Spanish language

‘Lengua, Cámara y Acción’: A Great Perspective On Why Not To Watch Award Shows

01.28.2014 | By Jack Rico |

In my weekly syndicated radio segment on the Luis Jimenez Show, “Lengua, Cámara y Acción,” on X96.3FM IN NY, Luis and I chat about the inherit problems of watching interminable, long-winded award ceremonies, insights into why Jennifer Lopez is no longer an A-List star and a news roundup of Hollywood. Listen to the radio segment and tell us what you think. Read More

Lengua, Cámara y Acción: Is ‘Dolby Vision’ The Best HD Ever?

By Jack Rico

2014/01/08 at 10:48am

Latinos In Hollywood Spanish language

Lengua, Cámara y Acción: Is ‘Dolby Vision’ The Best HD Ever?

01.8.2014 | By Jack Rico |

I kickoff 2014 on the #1 Spanish-language morning radio show – The Luis Jimenez Show on X96.3FM NYC – with the first “Lengua, Cámara y Acción” segment of the year chatting about technology and the new “Dolby Vision” HD that is supposedly better than 4K Ultra HD from Sony. Also Netflix is giving people a cheaper streaming price option for $6.99. Why? Listen in and find out! Read More

Ricky Martin

By Mariana Dussan

2013/12/26 at 10:41pm

Latinos In Hollywood Music Opinion & Analysis

Happy B-Day Ricky Martin Week! 5 Of His Best Hairdos & Songs

12.26.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |

Who cares about Noche Buena, it’s Ricky Martinâ€™s birthday week! The Puerto Rican sensation who has been stealing hearts since the age of 13 is turned 42, and oh boy does he make it look good! In celebration of his cumpleaÃ±os and as our X-mas gift to him â€“ and of course the fans â€“ we take a journey down memory lane because after all, the holidays are the best times to reminisce. From Menudo until now, we take a look back at 5 of Ricky Martinâ€™s looks and the songs that went with them. Read More

The Rico Report: ‘Walter Mitty,’ ‘Wolf Of Wall Street,’ ‘47 Ronin’

Keanu Reeves in ’47 Ronin’

By Jack Rico

2013/12/26 at 10:19pm

Spanish language

The Rico Report: ‘Walter Mitty,’ ‘Wolf Of Wall Street,’ ‘47 Ronin’

12.26.2013 | By Jack Rico |

If you like watching Spanish-language movie reviews, here on ‘The Rico Report’ we help Latino moviegoers decide what movies to see.

This week, we review the following films: ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,’ ‘The Wolf Of Wall Street,’ ‘47 Ronin’.

Why You Should Know Who Diomedes Díaz Was – 5 Of His Best Vallenatos To Get You Started

Diomedes Díaz in concert

By Mariana Dussan

2013/12/24 at 5:33pm

Latinos In Hollywood Music Opinion & Analysis

Why You Should Know Who Diomedes Díaz Was – 5 Of His Best Vallenatos To Get You Started

12.24.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |

Through Facebook I was informed that El Cacique de la Junta better known as Diomedes Díaz, one of Colombia’s biggest names in music, passed away Sunday Dec. 22 at the age of 56. He was the Frank Sinatra of the vallenato music genre (the native folklore music of Colombia). As a Colombian and fan of his music I was saddened, and thought this news only pertained to my fellow Colombians, I was wrong.

A Bilingual, Bicultural Christmas: 8 Songs For Your Navidad

Shakira

By Mariana Dussan

2013/12/23 at 11:40am

Music Opinion & Analysis Spanish language

A Bilingual, Bicultural Christmas: 8 Songs For Your Navidad

12.23.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |

*Updated November 2025

As more and more Latinos call the U.S. their home every day, the traditions we bring from our countries remain alive but tend to undergo a slight transition as we adopt some customs from the U.S. culture. Christmas season is right around the corner, and with the help of some Latino artists I would like to show the proper way to celebrate your newfound bilingual, bicultural holiday spirit with eight classic and modern reinterpretations of songs (in no particular order) that will satisfy both your gringo and Latino side. Read More

American Hustle

By Jack Rico

2013/12/13 at 3:04pm

Spanish language

The Rico Report: The Hobbit 2, American Hustle, Hours

12.13.2013 | By Jack Rico |

As a professional Latino film critic, every week I review the latest movie releases for Telemundo NY. I do this with a focus on providing insightful commentary that can help Latino moviegoers decide whether or not to spend their hard-earned money at the movie theater.

This week, I review the following films: ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,’ ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Hours,’ ‘Saving Mr. Banks’.

What should you watch? Play the video and find out!

‘Lengua, Cámara y Acción’: Will Indiana Jones Succeed Under Disney?

‘Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’

By Jack Rico

2013/12/10 at 10:44am

Latinos In Hollywood Spanish language

‘Lengua, Cámara y Acción’: Will Indiana Jones Succeed Under Disney?

12.10.2013 | By Jack Rico |

With the news that Disney is now in charge of the Indiana Jones franchise, one of the most iconic brands in Hollywood history, questions arise on its future. Will it continue with Harrison Ford or will they reboot the whole thing? It didn’t work with Shia LeBoeuf. In my weekly syndicated radio segment on the Luis Jimenez Show, “Lengua, Cámara y Acción,” on X96.3FM IN NY, we also talked about the new Fast & Furious 7 plans and Adam Sandler being #1 on Forbes’ Most Overpaid list. Listen to the radio segment and tell us what you think.

Fast & Furious

By Jack Rico

2013/12/03 at 3:31pm

Latinos In Hollywood Spanish language

‘Lengua, Cámara y Acción’: Should There Be A “Fast & Furious 8”?

12.3.2013 | By Jack Rico |

With the passing and mourning of actor Paul Walker this past weekend, many Hollywood pundits are now beginning to ask if a “Fast & Furious 8” should even be made. In my weekly syndicated radio segment on the Luis Jimenez Show, “Lengua, Cámara y Acción,” on X96.3FM IN NY, we spoke on the dilemma surrounding the franchise and about whether the Latino audience, who has carried the films on the backs of their attendance, would even go to see it. Listen to the radio segment and tell us what you think. Read More