I Like It Like That (1994)

Lisette and husband Chino face marital difficulties. She is fed up with the kids, while he has job troubles. His mother Rosaria hates Lisette and the neighborhood tramp has designs on Chino... See full summary »

Director:

Darnell Martin

Writer:

Darnell Martin

Stars:

Luna Lauren Velez, Jon Seda, Tomas Melly

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Luna Lauren Velez	...	Lisette Linares (as Lauren Vélez)
Jon Seda	...	Chino Linares
Tomas Melly	...	Li'l Chino Linares
Desiree Casado	...	Minnie Linares
Isaiah Garcia	...	Pee Wee Linares (as Isiah Garcia)
Jesse Borrego	...	Alexis
Lisa Vidal	...	Magdalena Soto
Griffin Dunne	...	Stephen Price
Rita Moreno	...	Rosaria Linares
Vincent Laresca	...	Angel
Elvis Nolasco	...	Tito (as E.O. Nolasco)
Sammy Melendez	...	Victor
Jose Soto	...	Chris
Gloria Irizarry	...	Mrs. Gonzalez
Emilio Del Pozo	...	Mr. Soto

Storyline

Lisette and husband Chino face marital difficulties. She is fed up with the kids, while he has job troubles. His mother Rosaria hates Lisette and the neighborhood tramp has designs on Chino. Things get even worse when Chino goes to jail and Lisette gets a good job uptown. Can this marriage be saved?

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Plot Keywords:

first person title | male objectification | dance scene | tank top | man wearing a tank top | 

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Taglines:

For Lisette, everyday has become independence day.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for lots of language and strong sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 October 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Black Out

Filming Locations:

Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$1,777,020

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation,Riot of Color,Think Again Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally titled "Black Out", but director Darnell Martin was forced to change it by Columbia.

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Quotes

[last lines]
Lisette Linares: You know what your problem is? You never think about the other person.
Chino Linares: Good night, other person.
Lisette Linares: It's morning, Chino.
Chino Linares: Good morning.

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Connections

Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Radioland Murders/I Like It Like That/Bullets Over Broadway/Imaginary Crimes/Clerks (1994)

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Soundtracks

Eres tu
Written by Edwin Rivera Mercado
Produced by Ramon Sanchez
Performed by Jerry Rivera
Courtesy of Sony Discos Inc.

User Reviews

One of the rare best!

A very true-to-life look at the urban Latino life in the North East. Anyone raised in those areas of NYC, NJ, MA, or CT, will tell you so.

It's so rich in story & the characters are so easy to relate to, I just wish it was longer. Everyone's performance was great, & very realistic. Lauren Velez, Jon Seda, Jesse Borrego, Lisa Vidal, Vincent Laresca, & legendary diva Rita Moreno, brought this lil' number to life. Griffn Dune was great as well. Along with cameos of music artists Barrio Boyzz, Jerry Rivera, Fat Joe, & Broadway "Rent" star Daphne Rubin-Vega (formerly of late 80's Freestyle Dance/Pop girl-trio, Pajama Party). This film is one of my fav's & I have seen & experienced very similar situations growing up in those areas, so it was kool, & can relate. I definitely recommend this film to everyone, especially the urban Latino audience. If you haven't seen it yet, what are you waiting for!