We spoke with the Mexican filmmaker about his inspirations, his films, and how he’s down to direct a One Direction music video.
NYFF51: Dreaming About Immigration Reform in the Era of a Shutdown
Ever the hot-button issue and a glaring reminder of a dysfunctional government, Critics Academy member Vanessa Erazo takes a look at immigration reform through features Who Is Dayani Cristal? and How Democracy Works Now, playing at the 51st New York Film Festival.
NYFF Review: ‘Club Sandwich’ – A Comedic and Poignant Look at the Onset of Puberty
My New York Film Festival review of Fernando Eimbcke’s third film Club Sandwich.
LatinoBuzz: Miriam Colon on Her Most Significant Role since Scarface, in Bless Me, Ultima
I spoke to Miriam Colon, Benito Martinez, and the young breakout star Luke Ganalon ahead of Bless Me, Ultima's DVD release. They share what it was like to bring the book to life and funny memories from the shoot. Colon says that playing Ultima was her most significant role since Scarface.
FX's 'The Bridge' Writer Fernanda Coppel Talks Depicting Mexico Authentically and Watching Demian Bichir Barf
Fernanda Coppel, an NYC-based playwright, is part of a team of writers who work on “The Bridge.” I met up with Fernanda to pick her brain. How did a Latina playwright end up writing for a hit cable TV show?
LatinoBuzz: Elizabeth Gardner, Co-Director of NYILFF Responds to News of the Festival's Closure
Just a few days ago a story ran on Cinema Tropical’s blog, TropicalFRONT, regarding the New York International Latino Film Festival. The story, “NY Latino Film Fest Closes Shop After 13 Years” was a surprise for Elizabeth Gardner co-executive director of the NYILFF. LatinoBuzz has given her the space to tell her side of the story.
LatinoBuzz: Filmmaker Vanessa Libertad Garcia's Last Blog Post, Says Goodbye to Family & Friends
Sometime last week I came across an unusual Facebook post. It was a message of condolence to the family and friends of Vanessa Libertad Garcia. As I read through the comments and clicked through the links, I stumbled upon her blog. In a post titled, “All My Love, V” Vanessa says goodbye to her friends and family. It served as her suicide note.
LatinoBuzz: Nicolas Entel on Getting Pablo Escobar's Son to Agree to 'Sins of My Father' Documentary
In ‘Sins of My Father’, Pablo Escobar’s only son tells the story of his extraordinary childhood, a life of luxury and extravagance. He recounts how his dad was a doting father and devoted family man even while he was ordering assassinations and running one of the world’s largest crime rings.
LatinoBuzz: Alex Rivera & Greg Berger on Making Political Films & Joining a Cheese-Making Collective
Greg “Gringoyo” Berger is an American filmmaker living in Mexico who makes social justice films. He doesn’t take himself too seriously and understands his position as an outsider in the country, often calling himself a revolutionary tourist.
I talked to Berger and Alex Rivera about their free screening named “Bordering on Absurd,” what inspires them to make political films, and their college days spent in a cheese-making collective. Yeah, read on. It gets hilarious.
Devious Maids Is Not as Bad as We Thought
I’m not giving the show a glowing review. I, along with every other Latina, rolled my eyes when I heard that the show was about maids. But, I think it’s important to give the show a chance and to look at it critically. Let’s dissect what it does right and what it does wrong.