I missed “La Reina del Sur” when it ran on television, becoming a runaway blockbuster and prompting (almost by itself) the narco-novela genre of Spanish television. It certainly cemented the international acclaim of (now notorious) start Kate del Castillo. Almost everyone I know who has seen the novela tells me how great it is, and […]
Netflix’s “One Day at a Time” remake to star Rita Moreno
Netflix is continuing its efforts to provide quality original content that appeals to Hispanic markets. They’ve hit homeruns with “Narco” (which I actually didn’t like) and “Club de Cuervos,” as well as “Orange is the New Black.” The latest project announced is a remake of the 1970s hit series “One Day at a Time.” The […]
Happy happy joy joy! The X-Files is coming back to TV
To say that I’m a fan of “The X-files” would be a mild understatement. I watched every episode multiple times. I joined discussion groups where we dissected the episodes after-the-fact. I read fanfiction. No, I didn’t attend the conventions and buy the one-of-a-kind items or actually write the fanfiction myself. But I adored Mulder and Scully and […]
Did you know that Rory Gilmore is a Houston Latina?
The interwebs are abuzz with the news that Netflix is reviving “Gilmore Girls.” They’re set to “broadcast” four 90-minute mini-movies, or at least they’ve finalized negotiations with Warner Brothers to create the movies. Apparently show creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino have agreed, and actors Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Kelly Bishop and Scott Patterson have also agreed […]
The Walking Dead “JSS” Recap (Season 6, Episode 2) Spoilers!
Spoilers are ahead. Lots and lots of spoilers are ahead. You have been warned. Two of the reasons I watch “The Walking Dead” are the exceptional character development and the way the actors so beautifully portray the complex emotions of the characters they play. JSS was an episode that showed us the humanity that is […]
TV Find: Jane the Virgin Season 2 begins Monday, October 12, 2015
Just a quick reminder that Season 2 of “Jane The Virgin” starts today at 8/7 pm CST on the CW. Don’t know what I’m talking about? “Jane” is the award-winning comedy starring Gina Rodriguez that features an almost-completely Latino cast, with at least one who never speaks in English. It pokes fun at the Latino novelas […]
The Walking Dead delivers an action-packed season 6 premier
The Season 6 premier of “The Walking Dead” was anxiously anticipated by millions of fans worldwide. The show’s popularity has increased every year, through every episode, until it’s become nearly a force of nature. And if you were anywhere near social media this evening, you were caught up in the tidal wave of fandom whether […]
16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Nominees
The Latin Recording Academy recently announced the nominees for the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards™. Below is part of the list of nominees, via Wikipedia. Check to see if your favorites are part of the list. Leonel García Natalia Lafourcade led the list, with six and five nominations respectively. With four nominations each were Juan Luis Guerra and […]
LATINO AMERICANS at UH: “Prejudice and Pride” on Thursday, October 1, 2015
WHAT: LATINO AMERICANS at UH: “Prejudice and Pride” WHEN: Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 4 pm to 5 :30 pm WHERE: The Honors College at the University of Houston 4800 Calhoun St (212 MD Anderson Library) Houston, Texas 77204 MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/179958389001949/ Join us for a special showing of LATINO AMERICANS, PBS’s landmark documentary featuring […]
TV Find: Sesame Street comes to Univision in “Planeta U”
The Cookie Monster, named Comegalletas, is coming to Univision in “Planeta U,” a new 30-minute Spanish-language show. This will be the first Spanish-language show produced by Sesame Street for US audiences. Announced by Univision, “Starting August 1st, Kids Will Laugh, Play and Learn with Elmo, Rosita, Cookie Monster And Friends During The ‘Planeta U‘ Saturday Morning Children’s […]