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Latino Cinema Takes Center Stage at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Tonatiuh and Diego Luna in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’

By Jack Rico

2024/12/11 at 9:53pm

Latino Cinema Takes Center Stage at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

12.11.2024 | By Jack Rico |

Latino cinema arrives at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival carrying unprecedented momentum. Fresh off “In The Summers” historic Grand Jury Prize win last year – the first Latino-helmed film to claim the festival’s top honor – and “Emilia Pérez” dominating this year’s Golden Globe nominations with 10 nods, the Latino lineup at Park City promises to be one of the top draws at the festival this year. Read More

Exclusive: Hulu Passes On “Olga Dies Dreaming” Starring Aubrey Plaza

By Jack Rico

2023/02/10 at 4:51pm

Exclusive: Hulu Passes On “Olga Dies Dreaming” Starring Aubrey Plaza

02.10.2023 | By Jack Rico |

The New York Times Bestseller “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez has been making a huge impact on the Latino community since its release in January 2022. Despite its success, Hulu has passed on the highly anticipated book adaptation starring Aubrey Plaza and Ramón Rodriguez, as confirmed by the author in a recent podcast interview.

These Are The Latino Films At Sundance 2023

Eugenio Derbéz in ‘Radical’ (2023)

By SBC Staff

2023/01/04 at 3:10pm

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These Are The Latino Films At Sundance 2023

01.4.2023 | By SBC Staff |

The Sundance Film Festival is known for its diverse lineup of independent films, and this year’s selection includes nine powerful movies from Latino filmmakers. These films explore a wide range of important social, political, and cultural issues, offering unique perspectives on a variety of experiences and themes. These are the Latino movies at Sundance 2023.
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‘El Chicano’

By Jack Rico

2019/03/27 at 9:37pm

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The First ‘El Chicano’ Movie Trailer Brings Vengeance and Rage

03.27.2019 | By Jack Rico |

Many Latino groups, critics, and journalists have long advocated for increased Hispanic representation in film, and it appears their voices are finally being heard. Following the release of “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” another significant US Latino film, “El Chicano,” enters the spotlight. Written and produced by Joe Carnahan, “El Chicano” stars Raúl Castillo and includes notable Hispanic actors such as Aimee Garcia, Kate del Castillo, and George Lopez. This film not only delivers thrilling action but also addresses the demand for more diverse storytelling in Hollywood. Read More

The 19 Best Movies To See At The 2018 New York Film Festival

Alfonso Cuaron’s ROMA

By Jack Rico

2018/09/28 at 9:08am

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The 19 Best Movies To See At The 2018 New York Film Festival

09.28.2018 | By Jack Rico |

The New York Film Festival, North America’s second oldest film festival once again graces us with the best films of the fall season. The 56th edition, which begins from Sept. 28 to Oct. 14, brings movies such as Orson Welles’ last film “The Other Side Of The Wind“. Take a look at our gallery above for more. Read More

This Week In Movies: ‘Operation Finale,’ ‘Kin,’ ‘Blood Fest’

Oscar Isaac in “Operation Finale”

By Jack Rico

2018/08/27 at 9:47am

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This Week In Movies: ‘Operation Finale,’ ‘Kin,’ ‘Blood Fest’

08.27.2018 | By Jack Rico |

‘This Week In Movies’ is a weekly article that catches you up on all the new film releases coming out every week. This week we have the lowest amount of releases we’ve seen in years – only five. The end of August is usually considered the worst week for movies in a calendar year. Nevertheless, all five films offer either star power (Oscar Isaac who is the new Batman, an interesting premise, or a perfect excuse to zone out and laugh). Read on! Read More

By Jack Rico

2018/04/16 at 5:00am

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Top 5 Latino Movies To See at Tribeca Film Festival 2018

04.16.2018 | By Jack Rico |

Spring in New York is a sight to behold and what better way to hold that sight in 2018 than to watch the best movies featuring a Latino actor, director, or story? The Tribeca Film Festival gears up for its 17th annual film and media festival and we here at ShowBizCafe.com are making sure you have your guide on what to check out. Here are the top five Latino films you should see at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018.
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Brimstone & Glory

By Jack Rico

2017/09/18 at 10:30pm

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16 Hispanic Films To See This Fall

09.18.2017 | By Jack Rico |

Every year, theaters release 718 movies a year. Hispanic films are a small fraction of that, but some of the best are releasing this autumn. So in order to celebrate Hispanic talent in film, especially during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve compiled 16 movies that are either spoken in Spanish, focused on a Hispanic storyline, include a Hispanic actor in a lead role, or is directed by a Hispanic. Let’s see how many of these “16 Hispanic Films To See This Fall” attract your interest. *(Stay tuned for our Fall Movie Preview on our Highly Relevant Podcast this month) Read More

Guillermo Del Toro

By Jack Rico

2015/01/28 at 12:10am

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19 Hispanic Films To Watch In 2015

01.28.2015 | By Jack Rico |

Movies, unlike TV, have been very slow to embrace diversity in Hollywood. Several studies show how low numbers account for a lack of multicultural stars in front of the camera and behind it, particularly for Hispanic talent. Nevertheless, these numbers are slowly improving. There is still a lot of work to do, but we at ShowBizCafe.com have decided to highlight every single Hispanic movie released in 2015. So here are 19 Hispanic Films To Watch In 2015!

Chilean Director Pablo Larraín to Direct ‘Scarface’ Reboot

Al Pacino in ‘Scarface’

By Jack Rico

2014/03/24 at 3:13pm

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Chilean Director Pablo Larraín to Direct ‘Scarface’ Reboot

03.24.2014 | By Jack Rico |

According to The Wrap, the director of “No” and “Tony Manero,” Pablo Larraín, is in negotiations to take the reins of the classic immigrant tale made famous by Al Pacino and Brian De Palma back in 1983. Read More