09.20.2014 | By Jack Rico |
The New York Film Festival, North America’s second oldest film festival is once again upon us. This is the 52nd edition, from Sept. 26 to Oct. 12, that brings some of the movies from around the world and some world premieres that have never been seen before. Read More
08.17.2014 | By Jack Rico |
*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.
08.5.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
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.
07.24.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
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.
07.22.2014 | By Jack Rico |
*Updated April 2026
The anniversary of Apollo 11 serves as a reminder of a time when the world witnessed one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. According to NASA, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins launched from the Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969. On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin entered the lunar module named Eagle while Collins remained in the command module. Read More
07.17.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Women in a superhero context are worth shit to Hollywood. (Let that personal statement sink in for a little bit.)
07.15.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
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.
07.12.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Updated June 2026
The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11, the first ever co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
For Latino fans, this World Cup is personal. Mexico is co-hosting. Argentina arrives defending the title Messi finally won in 2022. Colombia and Uruguay are in the field, and CONMEBOL sides always travel deep. The biggest stage in sports is a Latin American story again, and so are its best movies. Here’s what to stream before kickoff, starting with the films that put Latino soccer at the center.
The Two Escobars (2010), still the most devastating soccer film ever made. Andrés Escobar led Colombia to the 1994 World Cup. Pablo Escobar, the drug lord who bankrolled the country’s clubs, was no relation but ran the money behind the game. After an own goal sent Colombia home, Andrés was shot dead days later. It’s the rare sports doc that explains a whole country. (Related: How Colombia’s James Rodríguez Became a Global Pop Star.)
Diego Maradona (2019), Asif Kapadia (Senna, Amy) cut 500 hours of footage into the definitive portrait of the most gifted and most flawed player the game ever produced. Naples worshipped him. Argentina made him a god. Watch it before this year’s stars try to match him.
Goal! The Dream Begins (2005), a Mexican kid from the L.A. barrio gets one shot at the pros in England. Corny, sure. It’s also the only big soccer fantasy that starts where most Latino fans actually live.
Escape to Victory (1981), Stallone, Michael Caine, and Pelé as Allied POWs who turn a Nazi propaganda match into a jailbreak. Daring, sometimes corny, worth it to watch Pelé score on a bicycle kick.
Shaolin Soccer (2001), Stephen Chow’s martial-arts comedy is cheesy and built for cheering. The underdog formula at full volume.
Bend It Like Beckham (2002), the comedy that launched Keira Knightley still gets soccer’s pull better than films three times its budget.
The Damned United (2009), Michael Sheen as Brian Clough in his doomed 44-day run at Leeds. Less about soccer than ego, and good on both.
When the whistle blows June 11, stream a few of these first. And see our 26 most anticipated 2026 movies featuring Hispanic talent for what’s next.
07.10.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
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.
07.9.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
“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!
