PBS Finds Robert Downey, Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, and Michelle Rodriguez's Roots

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Published: Monday, 19 March 2012 23:55
Written by Lupe Haas

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PBS finds Robert Downey, Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, and Michelle Rodriguez's genealogy in a 10-part series exploring race, culture, and identity premiering Sunday, March 25th. "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." explores the long-lost family secrets of these famous names including others such as Barbara Walters, John Legend, Branford Marsalis, Condoleezza Rice and Harry Connick, Jr. Add a comment

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BATTLESHIP Trailer Starring Rihanna?

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Published: Tuesday, 13 March 2012 23:38
Written by Lupe Haas

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Rihanna and the special effects are the stars of the new BATTLESHIP movie trailer. The music pop icon is featured throughout the trailer along with Taylor Kitsch (John Carter), but other higher billed actors like Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brooklyn Decker get fewer screen time.  Watch!

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84th Academy Award Winner's List

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Published: Sunday, 26 February 2012 18:45
Written by Lupe Haas

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The handing out of awards at the 84th Annual Academy Awards went as predicted. The race was between HUGO and THE ARTIST but both throwback films tied with 5 Oscars each. There were no big surprises except in the Best Actress category during the Billy Crystal-hosted show.

While most award season favorites taking home the golden statue on the ABC telecast, Academy favorite Meryl Streep won over SAG Best Actress winner Viola Davis for Best Actress for her performance in The Iron Lady.

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History of Latino Academy Award Nominees & Winners

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Published: Saturday, 27 February 2016 16:44
Written by Lupe Haas

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For the past two years, the Academy Awards has been labeled #OscarsSoWhite, and the controversy has heighted this year with black actors being ignored all together at the 88th Academy Awards. Latinos didn't fare well either in front of thr cameras, but behind the camera, Alejandro G. Iñarritu won back-to-back as Best Director for THE REVENANT and last year for BIRDMAN. THE REVENANT cinematogapher Emmanuel Lubezki also won his third Academy Award. Check out the history of Latino wins in the Academy Awards 88 year history.

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Movie Review: ACT OF VALOR Feels Real

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Published: Saturday, 25 February 2012 15:36
Written by Lupe Haas
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The men of the U.S. Navy SEALs have taken down Osama Bin Laden, Somali pirates, and now they face the biggest challenge yet - acting. ACT OF VALOR stars Active Duty U.S. Navy SEALs and when it comes to action, these Hollywood recruits help create some of the most authentic and intense action scenes from a first-person shooter perspective. Too bad the acting, the cheasy dialogue and the weak story didn't complete the experience. Add a comment

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In Defense of the Big Bad Wolf in THE GREY

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Published: Monday, 23 January 2012 23:13
Written by Melanie Wilson
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When it comes to the depiction of Canis lupis in the movie THE GREY, director Joe Carnahan is ready to defend his big, bad wolves. At a recent press event with THE GREY cast and the director, the animatronic wolves in the movie were criticized for their unrealistical monstrous size. Add a comment

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