Monthly Archives: August 2011

Wanna Talk to God? Put Away your Mobile Phone

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Photo: Laura Martínez (Bogotá, Colombia 2011)

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Columbia or Colombia? That Is the Question…

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

After years of living in the U.S. and hearing such wonderful things about Columbian stars, Columbian telenovelas or the Columbian economy, I made the wise decision to move close to the neighborhood. Alas, all I found there was a bunch of young people … Continue reading →

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Yeah! Latinas Sweep up Hollywood

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

When was the last time you saw a Latin actress portraying a surgeon or an architect in a Hollywood movie? …. exactly! Here’s one of my favorite print ads promoting this year’s New York International Latino Film Festival. To see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin America, Movies | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Ubiquitous Sombreros: Only in Man-HAT-tan

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Broadway and 114th street at around 6 PM Wednesday. Photo: Laura Martínez

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Who Says Only Gringos Have G.I. Joe’s?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Vía: Hazme el Chingado Favor

Posted in Latin America, Pop culture, Why I Love Mexico | 5 Comments