The Oscars take place on February 22nd and there are a number of Mexicans in contention for major awards. Among them are director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki. A win for either would continue Mexico's well-documented history at the big event. But how have Mexicans fared in the 87-year history of the Academy Awards?
"Pulp Fiction" director Quentin Tarantino is bringing his signature touch to a post-Civil War western thriller "The Hateful Eight" -- and the story will unfold with the help of Oscar-nominated Mexican actor, Demian Bichir, who he recently cast.
Alexa Vega, who portrayed Carmen Cortez in the family action adventure Spy Kids franchise, is a kid no more -evident by her attire in the newly released film, 'Machete Kills'.