Archive for April, 2009
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Border Crossing For Hector Silva
No matter our race, sex, orientation or creed, most of us have dealt with boundaries. Sometimes set by technology, people, finances or time, occasionally self-imposed, we find ourselves confined by the rules that indicate or fix a limit on the ex
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The Art & Life of Syd Mead
Tron and Blade Runner were films that were so visually ahead of their time, they made a lasting impact on filmmakers and artists for generations after their releases. Syd Mead was the visual genius behind the visuals and Joaquin Montalvan has pro
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A Rising Star
With a resume that reads like a dream, a list of passions, from dance painting to acting, Christie Miró is an artist whose star is on the rise. The movie "Taínos", stars Christie and is the first Puertorican movie to be screened in theaters in
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A Carne Asada and Cold Beer Film
Yorland Tellez is a determined and daring film maker who’ll find and shoot a story by any means necessary. The reel above is from the captivating, raw, twenty-minute short about the mean streets of LA. This isn’t just another look at the hard
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Helping Latino Writers Get Published
Marcela Landres is an Editorial Consultant who works one-on-one with writers providing developmental editing for manuscripts, critiques for book proposals, and strategic advice on how to launch and manage a successful writing career. She works wi
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“Caught Up”
Deatri King-Bey is an African American author who has wriitten a bold book about a family "caught up" in some major drama...Latino style drama! While it was “highly recommended” that she stick to 100% African American characters, she stuck to
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Migratory Birds: New and Noted Poems
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me...who are we kidding? Words are powerful and can lead to changes in thought, belief and action. Published author, activist and teacher, Odilia Galvan Rodriguez shares and excerpt f
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Mi Familia, My Laughter
I grew up in a crazy family. Non stop jokes, drinking and drama. But sabes que? There was and still is a lot of love there. Rod Reyes is a stand up comic who's work is smart, funny and atypical. He is currently shopping a feature script, performi
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Buenos Aires 92101
Maria Amuchastegui is a star. She may not be famous (YET) but with a voice like an angel and killer good looks...it's only a matter of time. The down to earth beauty took some time to answer our questions about life, music and ties to Latin roots
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Sol and Passion for Salsa Dancing
Just a glance at Alessandro Sol's infectious smile and smooth moves is enough to see why he is one of the hottest dance teachers in Los Angeles. Bullfighter’s Cafe (BFC) caught up with him at his salsa class in North Hollywood... BFC: Is Al
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