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Mayans M.C.- A New Chicano Bad Boy?

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Lupita

Mayans M.C. (2018) directed by Norberto Barba is a TV crime drama series on the FX network. In, Season 01, Episode 01, (Perro/Oc) we are introduced to Ezekiel ‘EZ’ Reyes (J.D. Pardo), a prospect trying to earn his membership into …

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It’s Me Vance

Posted on November 30, 2019 by vrichardson4

I realize I didn’t introduce myself earlier. I’m a senior at CSUDH. I’ve been going to school here completing classes as life presents itself. Planning to finish next semester. I’m glad to be a part of the discussion this semester …

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Hot Pursuit (2015)

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Lucy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Being a fan of Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara, I was excited to watch Hot Pursuit (2015) the female buddy film comedy directed by Anne Fletcher.  However, after about twenty …

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The George Lopez Show

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Cindy Lou

The George Lopez Show is the first situation comedy (Sitcom) television show that started and was written and produced by a Chicano.  It first aired in 2002; lasted 6 seasons through 2007. The famous actress Sandra Bullock and her production …

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Maid in Manahattan

Posted on November 29, 2019November 30, 2019 by Silvia Dee

 

     

Maid in Manhattan (2002) directed by Wayne Wang, it is about Marissa Ventura (Jennifer Lopez) whom is a single Latina mother that was born and raised in New York City, working in hopes of obtaining a position in management.  …

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A Million to Juan (1994)

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 by Sarah

A Million to Juan (1994) is a romantic comedy film directed by Paul Rodriguez, Rudy’s cosine “Javier” in Born in the East LA (1987), of which his directorial debut. The story is Mark Twain’s “The Million Pound Bank …

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Bless Me Ultima

Posted on November 27, 2019 by vrichardson4

The film shot in 2013, “Bless Me Ultima,” shot in Santa Fe and Albuquerque New Mexico by Director Carl Franklin. He brought to life the 1972 novel of the same name written by Rudolfo Anaya. This film showed the struggle …

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El Mariachi – Robert Rodriguez’s Debut

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Toodles

Many directors are known for a specific aesthetic associated with their style of filmmaking. David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino are two names that come to mind automatically and another is Robert Rodriguez. Rodriguez is known for displaying violence, almost …

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Hands of Stone

Posted on November 24, 2019 by GRAN-SALSERO

Often time films that recreate historic mainstream contemporary sporting events take on an exceptional task and fail to give new perspectives of the event that make the film better than the event itself.  That was the case with the film …

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The George Lopez Show / comedy and culture

Posted on November 24, 2019 by lore

The George Lopez Show aired from (2002-2007), with a total of six seasons and 120 episodes. The Sitcom is based on a Latino Family who have both Mexican and Cuban ancestry. The character of George played by George Lopez himself …

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