Midway through the first big budget Batman film in 1989, Jack Nicholson’s Joker takes a moment to pout. The title character has just run off in the Batmobile while Mistah J stands by stunned and dejected. Finally he even laments, “Where does he get those wonderful toys?”
The irony of this scene is that, sure, the Batmobile is cool (especially that model), but for generation after generation, the man in the purple suit is always the one audiences savor playtime with. Whether it’s Nicholson hamming it up for ‘80s audiences, Heath Ledger vamping like a rock star from hell, or Joaquin Phoenix turning Travis Bickle into a clown, it seems our hearts are always won over by the guy with green hair. Consider that the Joker is one of only three roles that has produced multiple Oscar winners—putting Ledger and Phoenix into elite company with Marlon Brando and...
The irony of this scene is that, sure, the Batmobile is cool (especially that model), but for generation after generation, the man in the purple suit is always the one audiences savor playtime with. Whether it’s Nicholson hamming it up for ‘80s audiences, Heath Ledger vamping like a rock star from hell, or Joaquin Phoenix turning Travis Bickle into a clown, it seems our hearts are always won over by the guy with green hair. Consider that the Joker is one of only three roles that has produced multiple Oscar winners—putting Ledger and Phoenix into elite company with Marlon Brando and...
- 7/6/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Twenty years ago, Alisa Lynn Valdés released her first novel, "The Dirty Girls Social Club." It was a runaway success, and the writer published 12 more books in its wake. Then she took a 10-year break, coming back with "Hollow Beasts," a suspenseful murder mystery that is out now as an e-book and hitting bookshelves on Apr. 1. The novel introduces us to a new protagonist - rookie game warden and former poetry professor Jodi Luna.
I catch up with Valdés while we hike out to the spot where she originally dreamed up her new novel. Looking back, Valdés isn't sure if writing "The Dirty Girls Social Club" was selling out or not. She styled that first book after what she heard the publishing industry wanted - a Latina Terry McMillan (who wrote beloved titles like "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back").
"What does it mean to be...
I catch up with Valdés while we hike out to the spot where she originally dreamed up her new novel. Looking back, Valdés isn't sure if writing "The Dirty Girls Social Club" was selling out or not. She styled that first book after what she heard the publishing industry wanted - a Latina Terry McMillan (who wrote beloved titles like "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back").
"What does it mean to be...
- 3/29/2023
- by Cristina Escobar
- Popsugar.com
Berlinale ’17: Special Screening of ‘Ultimos dias en la Habana’/ ‘Last Days in Havana’ by Fernando PérezOft-awarded Cuban director Fernando Pérez presents his new film “Últimos días en La Habana”/ “Last Days in Havana” in the Berlinale Special Screening section. It is being internationally represented by Icaic and Wanda Vision who is a coproducer and the Spanish distributor as well.During the filming of The Last Days in Havana by Fernando Pérez: Photos: Jaime Prendes
The film received the Special Jury Award and Best Soundtrack Award last December at the Havana Film Festival .
Downtown Havana. The heart of Havana today. Miguel (45 years old) dreams of fleeing to New York. While he waits for his visa, which never seems to arrive, he works as a busboy at a paladar, a privately owned restaurant. Diego (45 years old) dreams of living. Weakened and immobilized by AIDS, Diego remains energetic on the narrow bed,...
The film received the Special Jury Award and Best Soundtrack Award last December at the Havana Film Festival .
Downtown Havana. The heart of Havana today. Miguel (45 years old) dreams of fleeing to New York. While he waits for his visa, which never seems to arrive, he works as a busboy at a paladar, a privately owned restaurant. Diego (45 years old) dreams of living. Weakened and immobilized by AIDS, Diego remains energetic on the narrow bed,...
- 2/6/2017
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shook hands and smiled for cameras as they greeted each other at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, Monday morning. Obama, along with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia, 17, and Sasha, 14, and Michelle's mother, Marian Robinson, touched down in Cuba on Sunday for a historic trip that marks a new chapter in U.S.-Cuban relations. Obama, the first sitting American president in 90 years to visit Cuba, exchanged pleasantries with Castro through an interpreter Monday morning. Obama told the Cuban president that the First Family has been...
- 3/21/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shook hands and smiled for cameras as they greeted each other at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana, Cuba, Monday morning. Obama, along with First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia, 17, and Sasha, 14, and Michelle's mother, Marian Robinson, touched down in Cuba on Sunday for a historic trip that marks a new chapter in U.S.-Cuban relations. Obama, the first sitting American president in 90 years to visit Cuba, exchanged pleasantries with Castro through an interpreter Monday morning. Obama told the Cuban president that the First Family has been...
- 3/21/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
The article below, written by People En ESPAÑOL's editor in chief, Armando Correa, originally appeared on PeopleenEspanol.com.I'm a terrible Cuban. One of the worst. I spent 17 years without setting foot on the island where I was born, I avoid the unending debates about Cuba and I'm aware of what’s happening in that part of world only when New York newspapers or newscasts mention it, which is almost never. From the time I left in 1991, Cuba has been a terrible nightmare for me. So, when Cevin Bryerman, vice president and editor of Publishers Weekly, told me last summer...
- 2/26/2016
- by Armando Correa
- PEOPLE.com
The article below, written by People En ESPAÑOL's editor in chief, Armando Correa, originally appeared on PeopleenEspanol.com.I'm a terrible Cuban. One of the worst. I spent 17 years without setting foot on the island where I was born, I avoid the unending debates about Cuba and I'm aware of what’s happening in that part of world only when New York newspapers or newscasts mention it, which is almost never. From the time I left in 1991, Cuba has been a terrible nightmare for me. So, when Cevin Bryerman, vice president and editor of Publishers Weekly, told me last summer...
- 2/26/2016
- by Armando Correa
- PEOPLE.com
Major Lazer will be one of the first major Stateside groups to perform in Cuba since diplomatic ties have resumed, according to reports. Diplo's three-piece electronic act is set to participate in a free show March 6 in Havana, at Tribuna José Martí, in front of the U.S. Embassy. "For as long as I can remember, Cuba has played an influential role on my love of music — Cuba has such a powerful cultural impact all over the world and for me, especially growing up in Florida, it became one of the biggest cultural centers for music to evolve from," Diplo said in a statement released to the media. "I was lucky enough to visit Cuba a few years back ... and to be a part of the culture once again is a huge blessing and I couldn’t be more honored to bring the Major Lazer project there." The Lazer...
- 1/13/2016
- by Sean Fitz-Gerald
- Vulture
El Infierno, Chicogrande, and the other nominations of the 2011 Premio Ariel (Ariel Awards) have been announced. The 53rd Annual Premio Ariel (Ariel Awards) are presented by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences. “The Ariel is the Mexican Academy of Film Award. It has been awarded annually since 1947. The award recognizes excellence in motion picture making, such as acting, directing and screenwriting in Mexican cinema. It is considered the most prestigious award in the Mexican movie industry.” The 53rd Annual Premio Ariel (Ariel Awards) “ceremony will take place on May 7 [, 2011] at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.” The full listing of the 2011 Premio Ariel (Ariel Awards) nominations is below
Best Picture
Abel
Chicogrande
El infierno (Hell)
Best Director
Felipe Cazals, Chicogrande
Luis Estrada, El infierno (Hell)
Diego Luna, Abel
Best Actress
Karina Gidi, Abel
Mónica del Carmen, Año bisiesto (Leap Year)
Maricel Álvarez, Biutiful
Úrsula Pruneda, Las...
Best Picture
Abel
Chicogrande
El infierno (Hell)
Best Director
Felipe Cazals, Chicogrande
Luis Estrada, El infierno (Hell)
Diego Luna, Abel
Best Actress
Karina Gidi, Abel
Mónica del Carmen, Año bisiesto (Leap Year)
Maricel Álvarez, Biutiful
Úrsula Pruneda, Las...
- 3/26/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
Cinematic collaboration presents stories of the greatest colonial rebels to new generation of film-goers
More than two centuries ago Spain hunted them as outlaws and traitors across its south American and Caribbean empire - a pursuit that often ended in capture, torture and execution.
In Latin America they were the liberators: men who led revolts against colonial overlords, blazed a trail for the continent's independence and destroyed Spain's status as a world power.
Now Spain has learned to forgive, and even glorify the rebels by depicting them on screen in eight films to mark Latin America's bicentenary celebrations.
A Madrid launch gave official blessing to the series which will bring the liberation sagas of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela to a new generation of filmgoers.
"It gives a voice to those who needed to have their history told," said Felipe González, Spain's former Pm and roving ambassador for bicentenary events.
More than two centuries ago Spain hunted them as outlaws and traitors across its south American and Caribbean empire - a pursuit that often ended in capture, torture and execution.
In Latin America they were the liberators: men who led revolts against colonial overlords, blazed a trail for the continent's independence and destroyed Spain's status as a world power.
Now Spain has learned to forgive, and even glorify the rebels by depicting them on screen in eight films to mark Latin America's bicentenary celebrations.
A Madrid launch gave official blessing to the series which will bring the liberation sagas of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela to a new generation of filmgoers.
"It gives a voice to those who needed to have their history told," said Felipe González, Spain's former Pm and roving ambassador for bicentenary events.
- 3/14/2011
- by Rory Carroll
- The Guardian - Film News
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