Thursday, April 14, 2011 3:26PM - By Damon Houx
Will Ferrell has talked about being in an all-Spanish Language film, but it was hard to know if he was doing a favor, or what exactly it would be. With the trailer for Casa de mi Padre (in English, “House of My Father”), it’s entirely a Will Ferrell movie. Also starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, it appears to be a take on the florid styles of Spanish soap operas, but done as a comedy. Take a look at the trailer…
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Thursday, May 7, 2009 12:30PM - By Mali Elfman
This weekend Writer/Director Carlos Cuarón will be releasing his first full length feature film, Rudo Y Cursi (which means Tough and Corny) starring Diego Luna (Tough) and Gael Garcia Bernal (Corny).
Cuaron received help from some of the biggest names in the business with this film; Carlos’ brother Alfonso Cuarón (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), Alejandro González Iñárritu (Babel), and Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) all teamed up to produce the film. Just to add to the family closeness on set, the two lead actors Luna and Bernal had not only worked with the Cuarón brothers before on Y Tu Mama Tambien, but have known each other since before either one of the can remember.
As a result you get a film with a lot of heart and a very playful interview. Check out what they all had to say below…
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:42PM - By Mali Elfman
Almost 30+ years after Harvey Milks fight, when the issue has again risen to the forefront of state and national politics, Gus Van Sant offers a stunning portrayal of the history of gay rights. In fact it’s timing is almost a little too perfect for Milk. I think Gus Van Sant intentionally threw the vote to make a point. Well maybe not.
Detailing the inspiring story of Harvey Milk, writer Dustin Lance Black and director Gus Van Sant illustrates broader implications of social and political change. The path to change is never an easy one and is filled with far more failures to overcome than successes to celebrate. For Harvey, like many others who fight for something they believe in, they only reach their greatest accomplishments through much devastation. But it’s worth it.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:49AM - By Krystal Clark
Just one week after one of the most historical elections in American history, rally’s and protests have been taking place all over the state of California, and it has nothing to do with the new president. By a close 52%, Proposition 8, a law which forbids same-sex marriage in the state, was passed.
The law has been heavily condemned by Hollywood celebrities, and many have lended their support to fight it. Actress Drew Barrymore attended a rally last week in Los Angeles, where she spoke openly about her position on the passing of Prop 8.
Check out the video…
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