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Michael A.V. Cruz Has Passion for Mentoring
Michael A. V. Cruz is not used to being thanked for the work he does. Being the humble man he is, he’s never asked for it nor expected it. Besides, ... Read more
Danny Gutierrez Gets a Second Chance
It's hard to pinpoint the moment that propelled Danny Gutierrez's life into a spiral of self-destruction. After all, there was no singular instant that set him on a path of ... Read more
Interview: Rodrigo Gudiño
- April 12
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Filmmaker Rodrigo Gudiño was born in San Diego, grew up in Tijuana, and now lives in Canada where he publishes a cult favorite horror magazine called Rue Morgue. His new film, “The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh,” reflects the influence of both borders.
San Diego Cooks: El Borrego
- April 3
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When Rodnia Novarro and her mother Rosario Sotelo opened El Borrego, a restaurant in the heart of El Cajon Boulevard nearly eight years ago, it was with one purpose in mind: to bring to San Diego the traditional cuisine of Southern Mexico, from barbacoa to green pozole.
Reflecting On This Year's San Diego Latino Film Festival
- March 27
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In anticipation of the grand gpening of the Digital Gym Cinema this Friday, March 29, guest-blogger Dillon Scalzo decided to celebrate 20 years of the San Diego Latino Film Festival.
Festival Screening: 'One Day in September- El Patiente Interno'
- March 16
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Guest blogger Rebecca Romani recommends the story of one man who tried to assassinate the President of Mexico...and missed.
Final Day Of The San Diego Latino Film Festival
- March 15
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Guest blogger Rebecca Romani says the last days of the San Diego Latino Film Festival has had some hits and misses.
Behind The Scenes: 'Cruzar'
- March 15
- Evening Edition
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The San Diego Opera is hosting a first this Saturday. Join me for a rehearsal of “Cruzar La Cara De La Luna," the first mariachi opera.
Festival Highlight: Horror at SDLFF
- March 13
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The San Diego Latino Film Festival continues through this weekend. For the first time, it will host a horror panel this Friday. Check out what's screenings.
Festival Highlight: San Diego Latino Film Festival Expands For 20th
- March 12
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Guest blogger Rebecca Romani suggests going to the drive-in at this year's San Diego Latino Film Festival.
Festival Highlight: Documentaries At The San Diego Latino Film Festival
- March 7
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Guest blogger Rebecca Romani suggests going beyond the feature film at the 20th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival.
Festival Highlight: San Diego Latino Film Festival's Shorts Program
- March 7
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Guest Blogger Rebecca Romani gives us a preview of the shorts program st the San Diego Latino Film Festival.
Midday Movies: San Diego Latino Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight
- March 7
- Midday Edition
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The San Diego Latino Film Festival kicks off its 20th season with more than 100 films from around the globe.
Marcela Zhou: Face of the Young Undocumented
- March 6
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Marcela Zhou, an engaging young woman, is a recent graduate from UCSD, who earned her B.S. in Human Biology in just three years. Soft spoken and polite, she smiles brightly when she thinks about all she has been able to achieve.
Interview: 'Bless Me, Ultima'
- Feb. 25
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“Bless Me, Ultima” has been cited as the best-selling Chicano novel of all time but it took more than 4 decades for it to reach the screen. The film version of "Bless Me, Ultima" opened in select San Diego Theaters on February 22. Watch my video interview with two of the actors.
Review: 'Bless Me, Ultima'
- Feb. 22
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"Bless Me, Ultima" opens in San Diego February 22. It is far too evident that the script was chopped up from the original novel. But the story and themes are timeless.
Latino Grocery Chain Profits With Changing Demographics
- Feb. 20
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As the Latino population grows, one family-owned, Southern California business is booming thanks to Latinos' love for home-cooked food and food from the home country.
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