Latino columns, essays on movies, TV, and culture

Mariana Dussan

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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

Jack Rico

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2014/02/03 at 4:17pm

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s 5 Best Movie Performances

02.3.2014 | By |

If you’ve never seen a movie with Philip Seymour Hoffman in it, then you’ve missed out on quite a lot. An actor of enormous depth of nuance and subtlety, which he was known to bring to his roles, has been darkened. Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan apartment at age 46 this past weekend. The news has shocked the entertainment industry as well as fans who have seen his work. Recognized as being one of the best actors of his generation, Hoffman felt comfortable being the star of a film as much as the character actor in it. He gave us some of the more memorable performances you’ll see in the past 25 years in cinema.  Read More

Jack Rico

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2014/01/30 at 9:07pm

The Super Bowl, Red Hot Chilli Peppers & Social Media: How We Were Taken For Fools

01.30.2014 | By |

In short, The Red Hot Chili Peppers have a new Super Bowl song called “Abracadabralifornia†that talks about your sexy ass grandma, balls, Burbank, and other really cool stuff. During the show they will also play the live version of Led Zepplin’s “Dazed and Confused†and did I mention that the group’s bassist, Flea might give us a flash of his privates? Read More

Mariana Dussan

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2014/01/27 at 8:32pm

The Grammys’ Biggest Missed Opportunities

01.27.2014 | By |

Households nationwide witnessed music and television become one during the broadcast of the 2014 56th Annual Grammy Awards. While often billed as the Oscars of music, audiences were left feeling unfulfilled by the spectacle. Read More

Mariana Dussan

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2014/01/27 at 1:47pm

Can Romeo Santos Make Latinos And Non-Latinos Happy With New Album?

01.27.2014 | By |

Updated March 2026

In a society where everything has to fit into one neat category, what happens when someone wants to explore the in-between? Perhaps Romeo Santos has the answer. Recently, the bachatero revealed that his second album will have eclectic influences through which he is bound to find new sounds to incorporate into his work. Expect Drake, Nicki Minaj, Carlos Santana, Marc Anthony, and Kevin Hart under a roof called ‘Formula Vol. 2’. Read More

Mariana Dussan

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2014/01/23 at 11:39am

Is Jennifer Lopez Worth The $17.5 million on ‘American Idol’?

01.23.2014 | By |

Is anyone even talking about JLo being on “American Idol”? Last week, season 13 premiered and the only question I had was: “Will she help save the show?” The answer I got was: “Everyone loves Harry Connick Jr. Read More

Jack Rico

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2014/01/21 at 3:13pm

How Will Hispanic Talent Fare At The Oscars?

01.21.2014 | By |

This year the Golden Globes had three opportunities to recognize Hispanic talent, yet they took only one giving the Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón the award for Best Director. Now with the Oscars soon arriving will Hispanics have a better chance? Read More

Jack Rico

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2014/01/14 at 10:54am

What Does The Golden Globes Results Mean For The Oscars?

01.14.2014 | By |

This past Sunday, the 71st edition of the Golden Globes Awards was highlighted by several surprises and memorable moments. “American Hustle” was the big winner of the night, “12 Years a Slave” won Best Picture and Alfonso Cuarón made ​​history by becoming the first Latin American to win the award for Best Director for “Gravity“. Ultimately, it is my opinion that the Globes erred in some of the selections which the Oscars will hopefully correct this Thursday, Jan. 16th with its nominations. Read More

Mariana Dussan

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2014/01/14 at 10:26am

Shakira Meets Rihanna: 4 Other Duets She Has To Do Next

01.14.2014 | By |

Shakira’s new single featuring Rihanna “Can’t Remember To Forget You†IS OFF THE HOOK! This is a duet made in heaven because it was unforeseen and in the music world that is worth a million bucks. The song starts with a danceable reggae rhythm and is amazingly offset by intersections of headbanging hard-rock, combination that flawlessly fuses the musical essences of each singer. Read More

Jack Rico

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2014/01/09 at 10:37am

The New NYTimes.com: Can Its Redesign Guarantee Its Future?

01.9.2014 | By |

The New York Times has finally launched its newly redesigned website, but will it be enough to guarantee the company a future? Read More

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