Argentina, Brazil, Spain and Mexico have all had tremendous appearances at the Oscars. But there are some other Latin American countries that have more moderate success at the Oscars. Those countries include Chile, Colombia and Uruguay.
Sources have reported that the couple will get married next week. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are set to get married next week, sources told People Magazine.
Mexican director Jorge Ramirez Suarez talks to Latin Post about his experience in creating "Buen Dia, Ramon," his inspirations, his dislike of violence in cinema and shooting his next film in five countries.
Ted was the swearing, yet loveable teddy bear that almost kept his owner John from getting married. Ted was the swearing, yet loveable teddy bear that almost kept his owner John from getting married.
On Wednesday, it was reported Penelope Cruz and German actress Diane Kruger are set to star in the next film by Spanish director Isabel Coixet, a romantic drama entitled "This Man, This Woman."
Mexico is the top performing Spanish-speaking country at the Academy awards, but right behind the nation is Spain. The European country has been nominated 59 times at the biggest awards show in the film industry and has come away with 14 victories.
This week the marketplace will see a number of Latino stars headlining DVD releases. Among these Latino actors are Michael Pena , Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Kate del Castillo and Zuria Vega. Latin Post takes a look at the week in new DVD releases, which also includes Indie dramas, Academy Award nominees and animated films.
After Argentina, no other South American country has had as strong a performance at the Academy Awards as Brazil. The South American nation has grown as a center of great film over the last few decades and has made its presence known at the biggest awards show in the industry. Will Brazil continue to shine during the 2015 Oscars?
Outside of Mexicans and Argentineans, not many other Latin Americans have managed strong performances at the Oscar. That said, there are Cubans, Puerto Ricans and Hispanic-Americans who have succeeded at the event over the years.
Jennifer Lopez returns to the box office with her latest film "The Boy Next Door." Lopez is not only starring in the film, but is also producing it as well.The actress has seen the best and worst of times from the critics and the box office. But how has she done overall? What have been her greatest hits and biggest flops? Here's a look at "JLo's" box office performance throughout her career.
After Mexico, Argentina is the Latin American country with greatest representation at the Academy Awards. The nation just received its 34th nomination as "Wild Tales" picked up a nod for the Best Foreign Film category. But what other Argentines have succeeded in film's biggest awards show?
The Seattle-based online retailer is getting into the movie business. Amazon Studios announced today it will "begin to produce and acquire original movies for theatrical release and early window distribution on Amazon Prime Instant Video.
The new trailer to "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" has been released showing new footage and a number action sequences. What does the new trailer reveal about the movie's plot?
"Spare Parts'" final half hour, arguably its most interesting, is also its most predictable and not until the final epilogue, which details these characters' outcomes, does the viewer actually feel invested in the four teenagers. There is no doubt that the intentions (aside from the horrific McDonald's commercial) are sincere in highlighting the achievement of Latinos. But unfortunately this film offers nothing new that has not been seen before. Clocking in at almost two hours, the movie almost feels like it is being forced down the viewer's throats as a way to make people feel sorry for Latinos rather than celebrate their greatness. Any attempts at cultural authenticity falter because the film relies so heavily on the tired stereotypes to represent its characters. There was certainly a great story here, but the execution is as poor as it gets making "Spare Parts" live up to its title as another throwaway movie.
Now that filming for Quentin Tarantino's eighth feature-length motion picture "The Hateful Eight" is underway, Samuel L. Jackson is sharing news of the fun he's having behind-the-scenes. The veteran actor and "The Hateful Eight" cast member took to social media to help whet appetites before the movie is distributed by the Weinstein Company and hits cinemas Nov.13, 2015.
The Academy Awards may be all the rage of awards season, but Spaniards also get to enjoy their own ceremony honoring the best in film. A few days ago, the nominations for the Goya Awards, known as Los Premios Goya, were announced. The winners will be selected on Feb. 8, a few weeks before the Oscars announce their big victors.
With such films as "Spare Parts," "Gloria," "Wild Tales" and "McFarland USA" on the horizon, 2015 looks primed to be another year where Latin American cinema gets its rightful place alongside more mainstream fare. But is Latino cinema slated to be a big box office success?
Check out the official trailer for "Unfriended," a horror movie. Many of us grew up during the time when the Internet was a newfangled way to communicate with friends and strangers alike.
What were Latin Post.com film writer David Salazar's favorite films of 2014? Here is a run down including the honorable mentions which include "The Imitation Game," "A Most Wanted Man," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "Inherent Vice" and others.
