Latino columns, essays on movies, TV, and culture

Justin Timberlake wearing tuxedo, singing on stage with microphone

Justin Timberlake performs live in a tuxedo, engaging the audience.

2013/07/31 at 3:46pm

Justin Timberlake’s ‘Take Back the Night’ Marks New Era In Music Marketing

07.31.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |

For years record labels have marketed albums in a traditional way, but today in 2013 “The Times They Are a-Changin’.” In an era where the music business is suffering, innovation is the only way out!

This week was the world premiere of Justin Timberlake’s awaited “Take Back the Night” video. The song is the first single from “The 20/20 Experience – 2 Of 2” and is in the top 10 in 20 markets on iTunes. In order to promote its debut JT’s team decided to take it to the next level and create an interactive experience for fans on http://takebacktn.justintimberlake.com/. Read More

Lady Gaga nude with futuristic glasses sitting on computer circuit boards

Lady Gaga poses nude wearing unique glasses on electronic circuit boards.

By Jack Rico

2013/07/30 at 10:56am

Music Opinion & Analysis

Lady Gaga’s 5 Best “Applause” worthy moments!

07.30.2013 | By Jack Rico |

Lady Gaga announced that her first single from her long-awaited forthcoming album/app ARTPOP is “Applause,” which will be available worldwide beginning August 19^th. Along with her announcement, Mother Monster also released the single’s artwork shot by Inez & Vinoodh. Check it out here: Read More

Mick Jagger in sequined jacket making expressive face on stage

Mick Jagger captured during his energetic 2013 Glastonbury Festival performance.

By Mariana Dussan

2013/07/26 at 5:41pm

Music Opinion & Analysis Spanish language

Feliz Cumpleaños Mick Jagger! Here Are The 5 Best Rock En Español Songs to celebrate!

07.26.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |

It’s Friday and besides looking forward to relaxing this weekend, how about celebrating Mick Jagger’s big 7-0! HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY to Sir Michael Philip Jagger! Read More

Batman in black armor looking right on rooftop at night

Batman standing on rooftop during the night, facing right

By Jack Rico

2013/07/21 at 3:14pm

Movies Opinion & Analysis Pop Culture

Who Will Be The Next Batman? Top 5 Actors

07.21.2013 | By Jack Rico |

*Updated November 2025

The Superman/Batman movie is finally happening. From the details we already know, Zack Snyder will be directing, Henry Cavill will be playing Superman and there is a roundabout release date for Summer 2015. The enigma that still surrounds the project is, who will be the next Batman? After The Dark Knight Rises, Christian Bale said he will retire from playing the masked character leaving one of the most relevant, profitable and coveted roles in Hollywood up for grabs.

Close-up of bloodied man with glasses and white face paint lying down

Scene from ‘Dead Alive’ showing a man covered in blood with glasses.

By Jack Rico

2013/07/16 at 7:00am

Movies Opinion & Analysis Pop Culture

Top 5 Bloodiest Movies Of All Time!

07.16.2013 | By Jack Rico |

With the upcoming release of the horror film “The Conjuring,” I decided to make a list of the top 5 bloodiest movies in the history of cinema. This list will focus exclusively on the disturbing amount of blood that appears on a screen and not on the level of fear or suspense that it provokes. Be it bad, obscure, or unsettling, this list is about blood, thick curdling hoses of blood. Here are the 5 bloodiest movies that are sure to make anyone that watches them vomit from disgust. Read More

Christopher Reeve as Superman flying with fist extended

Iconic scene of Christopher Reeve as Superman flying through city skies.

By Jack Rico

2013/07/09 at 5:33pm

Movie Trailers Movies Opinion & Analysis

Best Fan-Made Christopher Reeve Superman Trailer Ever?

07.9.2013 | By Jack Rico |

There have been a plethora of fan-made Superman trailers here and there, some of them even raising an eyebrow or two for its skill, but after I saw this trailer made by the very adroit YouTube host silverlightsaber, there is no need to see any other one. In my opinion, this is the definitive Christopher Reeve Superman trailer. I literally got chills watching it and hearing Hans Zimmer’s Man of Steel composition. It made me appreciate even more the hero, the character and the story of Superman. Read More

Alfonso Ribeiro in gray suit talking to a reporter at event

Alfonso Ribeiro giving an interview at an event, 2013

By Jack Rico

2013/05/31 at 12:00am

Interviews Opinion & Analysis Pop Culture

Why A ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Reunion Will Never Happen

05.31.2013 | By Jack Rico |

For all you fans of the 90’s TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, we hate to break it to you, but any ideas of a Will Smith and friends television reunion on NBC are out of the question. At least that is the case according to Alfonso Ribeiro, one of the co-stars of the show. Read More

By Jack Rico

2013/05/13 at 12:00am

Latinos In Hollywood Movies Opinion & Analysis

Will Colombians push Oscar Isaac’s ‘Pablo Escobar’ film production out of town?

05.13.2013 | By Jack Rico |

Guatemalan actor Oscar Isaac will play the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in an as-yet-untitled movie. It’s unclear whether the film will be in Spanish or English, but we do know that Brad Furman, director of the highly acclaimed “The Lincoln Lawyer,” will take the helm.
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Spanish actress Paz Vega close-up with red lipstick at red carpet

Spanish actress Paz Vega at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival premiere.

By Mariana Dussan

2013/04/22 at 12:00am

Movies Opinion & Analysis

Can Paz Vega Reclaim Her Hollywood Status with Paul W.S. Anderson’s Pompeii?

04.22.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |

First she was a young immigrant mother from Mexico who worked as a housekeeper while she lived in a Spanglish world. Now she will travel back in time to play a ruler priestess. According to Variety, Paz Vega will join the cast of Pompeii, a historical drama directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Read More