You just fucked with the wrong Mexican.
That’s exactly what audiences will be thinking as the reluctant hero of director Robert Rodriguez’s newest flick, titled Machete, faces off against a corrupt senior aid. In what could be the beginning of a Mex-ploitation series, Machete is an action-packed movie that comes at viewers in a blazing fury of...
Robert Rodriguez is best known for making movies with a notable Latin cast that appeal to audiences all over the world. Whether it’s gritty Desperado, stylish Sin City, family-friendly Spy Kids, or science fiction thriller Predators, Rodriguez is one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and prolific filmmakers to date. His new flick, Machete, is his...
Looking to watch something unique and thought provoking? Then check out the latest film by writer/director Penny Woolcock titled 1 Day, a fast-paced race against the clock that’s part drama and part action, combining lyrical prowess, wicked beats, and urban grit in a stylish hip-hop musical. This film, which was featured at the New York...
When it comes to love, the road down this path is often exhilarating, sometimes treacherous, and always surprising. In the latest film by co-writer and director Fernando Lebrija, Amar a Morir, featured at this year’s New York International Latino Film Festival, is a new variation of the classic ill-fated romance of two young lovers willing to face...
Have you seen one of the most controversial, yet refreshing films from this year’s New York International Latino Film Festival? In Children of God, writer and director Kareem Mortimer tackles the subject of gay rights and human behavior in the Bahamas. Amid the sunny background of this Caribbean paradise lies a boiling cauldron of social and...
Don’t expect Aubrey Plaza to be “on” all the time, although she might make you chuckle unintentionally. As one of the hottest young comediennes, Plaza’s mix of sarcastic, deadpan humor will make you cringe before you belt out laughing. Not only has she been tickling the funny bones of hundreds for the last two seasons of NBC’s “Parks and...
It’s been 25 years since an aspiring filmmaker from Los Angeles would videotape an interview with Jean-Michel Basquiat, the rock star of the art world who, by age 27, would pass away from a heroin overdose. Since his death in 1988, the myth of the infamous artist continues to grow, becoming more legendary than truth. Decades later, Basquiat would...
The American Dream. Many are familiar with the gritty tale of those in search of a better life through hard work, plain luck - or both. For Victor Rasuk, that dream is very familiar and always in progress. Born and raised in NYC’s Lower East Side neighborhood to Dominican parents, the 26-year-old actor is one of the stars of HBO’s hit...
For soldiers fighting behind the trenches, war can leave lifelong scars. Many veterans, in addition to their physical and emotional wounds, also bring home what’s called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a condition one develops after seeing or living through a dangerous event. That’s the premise behind the film The Dry...
The New York International Film Festival (NYILFF) is back and better than ever! Hundreds of movie buffs flock to New York City ever year to see the top Latin films from around the world. From Tuesday, July 27th until August 1st, both native New Yorkers and tourists alike will be celebrating the steamy season and doing the same. With the NYILFF...
