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2013/02/13 at 12:00am

John Ortiz: “Bradley Cooper Deserved To Be Nominated”

02.13.2013 | By Jack Rico |

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This interview preserves John Ortiz’s comments about Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook, awards attention, and his own work.

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*Updated November 2025

As The Weinstein Company is making an invigorated Oscar push to drive their dramedy Silver Linings Playbook to a historic upset over the leading favorite front runner Argo in the Best Picture category, I had a lengthy and very enjoyable discussion with one of its co-stars, Puerto Rican thespian John Ortiz, who plays Ronnie, best friend to Bradley Cooper in the film.

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in scene from Silver Linings Playbook

‘Silver Linings Playbook’: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence

By Karen Posada

2012/11/19 at 12:00am

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Silver Linings Playbook (Movie Review)

11.19.2012 | By Karen Posada |

*Updated November 2025

Silver Linings Playbook is an eccentric, unexpected, crazy fun experience, there are some trying moments but the silver linings make it worth it. Read More

Edward Norton as Ray Tierney in the 2008 film Pride and Glory

Edward Norton as Ray Tierney in Pride and Glory.

By Jack Rico

2008/10/21 at 12:00am

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Pride and Glory (Movie Review)

10.21.2008 | By Jack Rico |

Pride and Glory is one of the better cop films to come out in a long time. It’s still not as good as the films from the 70’s, but it can sure pack a punch in the drama and acting department. The choice of using the streets of Washington Heights and a large urban latino cast, gave the film its grit and authenticity. The film even gave us a return to Spanish speak for Ed Norton since his early work in ‘Keep the Faith’. Read More