Latino columns, essays on movies, TV, and culture

Mariana Dussan

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2014/03/05 at 9:41am

How Lupita Nyong’o Won The World Over In Such A Short Time

03.5.2014 | By |

After watching this year’s Oscars it’s safe to say that practically everyone has a new #WomanCrushWednesday! Lupita Nyong’o is the gorgeous actress that we are all raving about, but how exactly did she become one of the most prominent ladies in Hollywood in just the blink of an eye? Well, as it turns out it is a combination of various reasons: Read More

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2014/03/04 at 5:22pm

NBC Reviving “Heroes”: Four TV Series That Need To Come Back

03.4.2014 | By |

Resurrection is in for 2015, but worry not as zombies won’t be involved. According to CNN, THE 2006 NBC series “Heroes” will be revived for a 13-episode series next year under the name “Heroes Reborn,” – quite appropriate for the occasion. Read More

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2014/02/20 at 10:52am

Nike’s ‘Back to The Future’ Power Laces: 5 Sci-Fi Movie Inventions That Should Become Real

02.20.2014 | By |

For decades the creative minds of the people behind sci-fi film and television have inspired real-life inventions like: full body security scans (“Total Recall”), video calls (“Blade Runner”) and universal translators (“Star Trek”). In 2015 Nike is making yet another sci-fi dream come true, which was inspired by the 1989 film “Back to the Future II.” Read More

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2014/02/12 at 4:36pm

The 5 Best Fashion Documentaries To See During NY Fashion Week

02.12.2014 | By |

New York Fashion Week is over this week and for those who have had the privilege to attend or for those who have not been able to attend or be a part of the festivities, we honor the Fall 2014 New York Fashion Week with the 5 Best Fashion Documentaries to get you New York Fashion State of Mind. Read More

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2014/02/12 at 10:58am

No ‘X Factor’ Or ‘La Voz Kids,’ Is Paulina Rubio’s Career Done?

02.12.2014 | By |

By 2013 it seemed that Paulina Rubio’s career had no limits as became an American household name overnight. In 2012, Rubio released the single “Boys Will Be Boys,” from her EP “Bravisima,” which peaked at No. 16 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Songs, among others charts. That same year, she also starred in the second season for “La Voz … México” (Sept. 9 until Dec. 16 of 2012). Read More

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2014/02/06 at 3:11pm

Here Are The 5 Worst Fake Music Performances

02.6.2014 | By |

For ages, the air guitar has been a staple technique for rock and roll fans, but who knew that it was actually a staple for rock stars as well?

During the Super Bowl halftime show, Bruno Mars invited The Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform on stage with him. The band played “Give It Away” and rocked out to their instruments like no one else. Flea and Josh strummed until their strings almost popped and Chad banged the drums until his arms nearly fell off. Read More

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2014/02/05 at 3:02pm

At 40, NKOTB Refuses To Slow Down With 2014 European Tour

02.5.2014 | By |

This year all five members of the coveted 80s American boy band New Kids on the Block are all between 41 and 45 years old, but that didn’t stop them from putting together a 15 stop European tour starting this May. The theme of the series of concerts is an “intimate evening” which the band members are honoring by playing in various small venues across Europe. Read More

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2014/02/05 at 2:34pm

Is Shalim Ortiz Returning To Music?

02.5.2014 | By |

For more than a decade, actor Shalim Ortiz, who is of Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage, has successfully crisscrossed between the American (“Magic City“) and Latin (“Dama y Obrero“) worlds of film and television — a privilege only a few experience — but his initial mark was made in music. In 2003, Ortiz was actually well known for his second and last album “Cuarto Sin Puerta”, an Emilio Estefan collaboration. Remember “Se Me Olvido Tu Nombre,” the huge hit from 2003? It reached #2 on the Latin Billboard charts, and now 11 years later, he’s toying with the idea of returning music again with “Va a Llover,” a single made just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Read More

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2014/02/04 at 10:36am

It’s Official, Bruno Mars Is The Greatest Super Bowl Halftime Performer Ever!

02.4.2014 | By |

With a record breaking 115.3 million viewers, Bruno Mars is now top dog of halftime shows surpassing the top two performances in Super Bowl history: last year’s awaited Destiny’s Child reunion (110.8 million viewers) and Madonna’s highly raved about show (114.0 million). Three cheers for the underdog! And can I just say: I told you his star power would multiply overnight. Read More

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2014/02/03 at 4:47pm

Who Should Headline The Next Super Bowl Halftime 2015? We Have 4 Choices And Katy Perry Isn’t One Of Them

02.3.2014 | By |

The NFL Super Bowl halftime, the 12-minute-moment that all stars dream about. One the most watched performances on live television that also has the power to propel or break careers. Read More

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