Latino columns, essays on movies, TV, and culture

Jack Rico

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2014/08/17 at 1:05pm

My Favorite Movies Of 2014… So Far

08.17.2014 | By |

*Updated December 2025

Since the beginning of the year, I have seen many films and only a scarce few have affected me in profound ways, while others have transported me to universes only my imagination could understand. Considering that all movies cannot be compared equally, especially when Hollywood’s fingerprints are all over one film and an auteur’s vision is all over another, I have divided them into two categories, commercial and independent.

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/08/05 at 11:00am

The Problems With Latino Music Award Shows And 3 Solutions To Fix Them

08.5.2014 | By |

Latinos guess what? Next year, Telemundo will produce a Spanish-language version of the American Music Awards! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Telemundo is creating new programing in order to help close a ratings gap with Univision. The Spanish-language broadcaster has acquired licensing rights from Dick Clark Productions for the live special event, which will feature top music stars from Latin America, the Caribbean and other Spanish-speaking regions.

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/07/24 at 12:15pm

Honoring Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Birthday: 5 Great, Lesser-Known Roles

07.24.2014 | By |

On February of this year, the world suffered a major loss with the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman, one of the most talented actors that Hollywood has ever seen. This Wednesday, July 23, the great actor would have turned 47 years old. 

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/07/22 at 2:07pm

10 Best Space Movies To Honor 45th Anniversary of Apollo 11

07.22.2014 | By |

This weekend was the 45th anniversary of Apollo 11, a time in history when the world reached “…one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/07/17 at 11:39am

The Absence Of The Superheroine In Hollywood (Analysis)

07.17.2014 | By |

Women in a superhero context are worth shit to Hollywood. (Let that personal statement sink in for a little bit.)

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/07/15 at 1:00pm

Where Are All The Black Rockers?

07.15.2014 | By |

It seems that in a span of about of about 70 years, the world has nearly forgotten where the roots of Rock lay. Today in 2014 it’s almost hard to imagine the genre as heavily influenced by African Americans, and as one that was born and raised predominantly by the sounds of those same black musicians. Luckily, today a group of 8th grade boys from Brooklyn might give us a chance to remember a legacy long forgotten.

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/07/12 at 7:39pm

World Cup Fever: The 5 Best Soccer Films Of All Time

07.12.2014 | By |

You may not know this, but soccer has been a character in films for many years. From the hero, to the villain and many more characters in between. Let’s take a look at some of soccer’s best roles in movies…of course, all in celebration of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil!

Here are 5 of the best soccer films to carry on your soccer fever: 

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/07/10 at 1:11pm

The 5 Most Shocking Reactions From Brazilians After German Defeat

07.10.2014 | By |

It’s no secret, the Brazilian soccer team received the biggest ass whopping of their lives by Germany, and fans, well, they’re not too happy.

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/07/09 at 9:11am

“Fox and Friends” To Career Women: “Don’t Speak Loud.” 5 Other #FacePalm, Sexists Moments On The Show

07.9.2014 | By |

“Fox and Friends†is always on the lookout for women with helpful everyday tips, which are nicely complimented by co-host Brian Kilmeade’s thoughts…not!

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Mariana Dussan

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2014/07/08 at 11:37am

Jeremy Meeks A Model?: 5 Other Pre-Celeb Convicts

07.8.2014 | By |

Ever heard of the phrase: “Crime pays off� Well it’s not an actual idiom, but perhaps we should consider turning it into one.

According to Madame Noire, upon being released from jail, Jeremy Meeks – also known as the “hot criminal†– will be represented by Gina Rodriguez, the porn star turned talent agent who is also the woman behind V. Stiviano, Farrah Abraham, and “Octomom.†TMZ adds, that the convicted felon from Stockton, Calif. has also recently landed a modeling contract with L.A.-based Blaze Modelz. Read More

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