Now 50 years after the Stonewall Riots, the month of June has become synonymous with Lgbtq Pride. ‘Tis the season for campy pop classics to start creeping back into the airwaves — as well as seasonal releases that teeter between opportunistic cash grabs and gifts of sweaty, dancefloor catharsis. But don’t be deceived; timeless anthems Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” and Sylvester’s “Mighty Real” still speak to the Lgbtq community’s fears, heartbreaks and life-affirming quests for authenticity, metabolized into song. In the case of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Manuel Torreblanca,...
- 6/27/2019
- by Richard Villegas
- Rollingstone.com
Eric Lavallee: Name me three of your favorite “2015 discoveries”.
Bernardo Britto: Jacques Demy’s Lola, Mexican singer Daniela Romo, Cool Cat Saves The Kids.
Lavallee: What was the first gist of an idea that you thought of before crystallizing this into what would become your first feature?
Britto: The very first germ of an idea was “what if Sans Soleil was actually kind of like a thriller?” And then it sort of snowballed from there.
Lavallee: Could you briefly talk about the visual style of the film – what were you and Eric aiming for?
Britto: We wanted something that was digital and real and fun. We wanted it to look authentic and feel dynamic.
Bernardo Britto: Jacques Demy’s Lola, Mexican singer Daniela Romo, Cool Cat Saves The Kids.
Lavallee: What was the first gist of an idea that you thought of before crystallizing this into what would become your first feature?
Britto: The very first germ of an idea was “what if Sans Soleil was actually kind of like a thriller?” And then it sort of snowballed from there.
Lavallee: Could you briefly talk about the visual style of the film – what were you and Eric aiming for?
Britto: We wanted something that was digital and real and fun. We wanted it to look authentic and feel dynamic.
- 1/26/2016
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Las Vegas -- As Colombian rockero Juanes took home the best album award, Mexican brother-sister duo Jesse & Joy and their pop hit "Corre!" ran away with four awards at the 13th Annual Latin Grammys.
Hosted by actors Cristian De La Fuente and Lucero, Thursday night's event attracted stars from across the world and from dozens of Latin musical genres to the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Just like at a big family party, new faces shared the spotlight with older generations, and traditional styles mixed with electronica and Vegas dancers on stage.
Traditional Mexico met Las Vegas in a colorful number featuring Oaxaca native Lila Downs, Afro-Colombian singer Toto la Momposina and dancers in regional costumes, Carnival masques and skeleton makeup.
"What a great joy. Thank God, and all the fans," Juanes said as he dragged Dominican mereguero Juan Luis Guerra, who produced "MTV Unplugged," to the stage to accept the...
Hosted by actors Cristian De La Fuente and Lucero, Thursday night's event attracted stars from across the world and from dozens of Latin musical genres to the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Just like at a big family party, new faces shared the spotlight with older generations, and traditional styles mixed with electronica and Vegas dancers on stage.
Traditional Mexico met Las Vegas in a colorful number featuring Oaxaca native Lila Downs, Afro-Colombian singer Toto la Momposina and dancers in regional costumes, Carnival masques and skeleton makeup.
"What a great joy. Thank God, and all the fans," Juanes said as he dragged Dominican mereguero Juan Luis Guerra, who produced "MTV Unplugged," to the stage to accept the...
- 11/16/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Mexico City, Jan 19 (Ians/Efe) Mexican actress Daniela Romo is recovering after surgery to remove a malignant breast tumor, one of her friends said.
"Daniela is fine," theater producer Tina Galindo said. "They detected a malignant tumor, but thanks to their finding it in time they operated and now she is undergoing chemotherapy."
The surgery took place Nov 4, Romo said Tuesday night in a letter to the media, thanking fans for their support and explaining that she had not discussed her condition because she did not want to upset them.
The entertainment publication TV Notas recently reported on Romo's cancer and.
"Daniela is fine," theater producer Tina Galindo said. "They detected a malignant tumor, but thanks to their finding it in time they operated and now she is undergoing chemotherapy."
The surgery took place Nov 4, Romo said Tuesday night in a letter to the media, thanking fans for their support and explaining that she had not discussed her condition because she did not want to upset them.
The entertainment publication TV Notas recently reported on Romo's cancer and.
- 1/19/2012
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
People en Espanol's "50 Most Beautiful" issue celebrates its 15th annual edition, honoring the hottest and freshest names in Hispanic entertainment. This year the magazine goes back in time to depict four iconic decades: the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. The exclusive photographs were shot by celebrity photographer Omar Cruz on location in a total of six major cities: New York, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, Mexico City and London.
Helping to commemorate the issue are two special honorees; Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, who was featured in the magazine's first ever Bellos issue; and Sofia Vergara, who has appeared on this list an incredible six times. In a recent interview for the issue, Iglesias opened up about his fears: "I've always been afraid of not being happy, of loosing the motivation to keep fighting. That's why I want to enjoy every moment," says the singer. Joining them is Mexican actress Kate del Castillo...
Helping to commemorate the issue are two special honorees; Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, who was featured in the magazine's first ever Bellos issue; and Sofia Vergara, who has appeared on this list an incredible six times. In a recent interview for the issue, Iglesias opened up about his fears: "I've always been afraid of not being happy, of loosing the motivation to keep fighting. That's why I want to enjoy every moment," says the singer. Joining them is Mexican actress Kate del Castillo...
- 4/25/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
There's an interesting story at the core of "One Man's Hero", a fact-based historical drama set during the Mexican War of 1846.
But while the little known sidebar -- that a battalion of soldiers who had fought as heroes of the Mexican Revolution was comprised exclusively of Irish nationals -- has the makings of an intriguing film, its actual telling is endlessly talky and dramatically page-bound.
Despite a solid performance (and swell Irish accent) from Tom Berenger, this shelf-dwelling Orion Pictures release is better suited for classroom applications than those of the moviegoing variety.
It's a shame, too, because director Lance Hool (himself of Mexican and American heritage), who worked with late screenwriter Milton S. Gelman on the script, was on to something that merited more proficient handling.
As the story goes, in the name of manifest destiny, President Polk sent an army to provoke a war on the Mexican border, recruiting soldiers among a number of Irish immigrants who had fled the potato famine for the promise of 40 acres of land and full U.S. citizenship for their families.
In reality, the immigrants encountered some serious anti-Catholic prejudice from the largely Protestant troops, and it was those religious beliefs that would ultimately ally them with the Mexicans.
For Irishman John Riley (Berenger), the breaking of ranks is initiated when his platoon is brutally punished for crossing the Mexican-American border in order to attend Catholic church services. He rescues them and leads them into Mexico with the intention of rejoining the army and facing whatever reprimands await.
But as fate would have it, Sgt. Riley and his men come up against Cortina (Joaquim de Almeida), a guerrilla leader who takes them for American troops. A battle ensues, leaving Riley wounded and his company imprisoned.
After subsequently receiving an ultimatum from the Mexican government to either fight on the side of Mexico or die, Los San Patricios -- St. Patrick's Battalion -- is born and Riley and his unit of Irish nationals are prepared to fight the good fight, even though they will be branded (both literally and figuratively) as traitors by the United States.
It's a compelling dilemma, but one that's ill-served by Hool's inert direction, which lays claim to some of the most uninvolving battle sequences ever put on film. It also doesn't help when, in an effort to transmit as much informational data as possible, most of the characters sound as if they're reading from textbooks.
Berenger, at least, manages to mine some quieter moments of integrity that keep his character grounded in some kind of living, breathing reality. He's one of the few characters whose speeches don't suggest that there will be a quiz at the end of the picture.
As the lone female of the cast and Berenger's forbidden love interest, Mexico's Daniela Romo is faced with the daunting task of playing Marta, the "woman of all women," meaning she is required to be a freedom fighter who is simultaneously beautiful, passionate, nurturing and strong-willed. That she manages to evoke all of the above in the wake of those mountains of spoken platitudes makes her an inspiration to women everywhere.
ONE MAN'S HERO
MGM
An Orion Pictures release
Director: Lance Hool
Screenwriter: Milton S. Gelman
Producers: Lance Hool, William J. MacDonald, Conrad Hool
Director of photography: Joao Fernandes
Production designer: Peter Wooley
Editor: Mark Conte
Costume designer: Matthew Jacobsen
Music: Ernest Troost
Casting: Mary Jo Slater & Bruce Newberg
Color/stereo
Cast:
John Riley: Tom Berenger
Marta: Daniela Romo
Gaspar Cortina: Joaquim de Almeida
General Winfield Scott: Patrick Bergin
General Zachary Taylor: James Gammon
Captain Gaine: Stephen Tobolowsky
Running time -- 121 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
But while the little known sidebar -- that a battalion of soldiers who had fought as heroes of the Mexican Revolution was comprised exclusively of Irish nationals -- has the makings of an intriguing film, its actual telling is endlessly talky and dramatically page-bound.
Despite a solid performance (and swell Irish accent) from Tom Berenger, this shelf-dwelling Orion Pictures release is better suited for classroom applications than those of the moviegoing variety.
It's a shame, too, because director Lance Hool (himself of Mexican and American heritage), who worked with late screenwriter Milton S. Gelman on the script, was on to something that merited more proficient handling.
As the story goes, in the name of manifest destiny, President Polk sent an army to provoke a war on the Mexican border, recruiting soldiers among a number of Irish immigrants who had fled the potato famine for the promise of 40 acres of land and full U.S. citizenship for their families.
In reality, the immigrants encountered some serious anti-Catholic prejudice from the largely Protestant troops, and it was those religious beliefs that would ultimately ally them with the Mexicans.
For Irishman John Riley (Berenger), the breaking of ranks is initiated when his platoon is brutally punished for crossing the Mexican-American border in order to attend Catholic church services. He rescues them and leads them into Mexico with the intention of rejoining the army and facing whatever reprimands await.
But as fate would have it, Sgt. Riley and his men come up against Cortina (Joaquim de Almeida), a guerrilla leader who takes them for American troops. A battle ensues, leaving Riley wounded and his company imprisoned.
After subsequently receiving an ultimatum from the Mexican government to either fight on the side of Mexico or die, Los San Patricios -- St. Patrick's Battalion -- is born and Riley and his unit of Irish nationals are prepared to fight the good fight, even though they will be branded (both literally and figuratively) as traitors by the United States.
It's a compelling dilemma, but one that's ill-served by Hool's inert direction, which lays claim to some of the most uninvolving battle sequences ever put on film. It also doesn't help when, in an effort to transmit as much informational data as possible, most of the characters sound as if they're reading from textbooks.
Berenger, at least, manages to mine some quieter moments of integrity that keep his character grounded in some kind of living, breathing reality. He's one of the few characters whose speeches don't suggest that there will be a quiz at the end of the picture.
As the lone female of the cast and Berenger's forbidden love interest, Mexico's Daniela Romo is faced with the daunting task of playing Marta, the "woman of all women," meaning she is required to be a freedom fighter who is simultaneously beautiful, passionate, nurturing and strong-willed. That she manages to evoke all of the above in the wake of those mountains of spoken platitudes makes her an inspiration to women everywhere.
ONE MAN'S HERO
MGM
An Orion Pictures release
Director: Lance Hool
Screenwriter: Milton S. Gelman
Producers: Lance Hool, William J. MacDonald, Conrad Hool
Director of photography: Joao Fernandes
Production designer: Peter Wooley
Editor: Mark Conte
Costume designer: Matthew Jacobsen
Music: Ernest Troost
Casting: Mary Jo Slater & Bruce Newberg
Color/stereo
Cast:
John Riley: Tom Berenger
Marta: Daniela Romo
Gaspar Cortina: Joaquim de Almeida
General Winfield Scott: Patrick Bergin
General Zachary Taylor: James Gammon
Captain Gaine: Stephen Tobolowsky
Running time -- 121 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 9/24/1999
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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