by Arie Rose Martinez “Either you run the day, or the day runs you,” said Jim Rohn. How many times have you woken up to a text message from your boss that makes you roll your eyes? How about when you are in the middle of an amazing dream and your dog starts barking to be let out? All you can do is wake up babbling under your breath. Then the moment comes when you get back in … [Read more...] about Make Sure YOU Run the Day
Archives for March 2016
Rita Moreno Receives Cinequest 2016 Maverick Spirit Award
Congratulations to Rita Moreno as the recipient of Cinequest 2016 Maverick Spirit Award. Rita is among a short list of artists who have achieved EGOT status—an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Rita is iconic actress who continues to amaze us with her talent. Cinequest debuted the world premier of Remember Me starring Rita as Gloria. The entire cast delivered a … [Read more...] about Rita Moreno Receives Cinequest 2016 Maverick Spirit Award
Movie Review: Indivisible
by Eydie Mendoza “I proudly declare that we are American … I carry with me my mother, my father, and my sisters who embody everything that I know is good and true about this country,” emphasizes Evelyn at a national gathering in Washington D.C. Director/Cinematographer/Producer Hilary Linder and Editor Laura Franco-Velasco of Indivisible, give us more than a glimpse the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Indivisible
Movie Review: The Promised Band
by Eydie Mendoza “Something shifted … an accordion, a broken guitar and a bunch of bad singers suddenly didn’t seem like enough.” This film is not about the music. It’s about the bond between Lina, Jen, Slomit, Viki, Noa, Shlomit, Shimshon, and Alhan who create a unique band that bridges some unlikely borders. Experience the no-holds-barred and destined friendship that … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Promised Band
Movie Review: The beginning of time/El empiezo del tiempo
by Eydie Mendoza (United States Premiere) Mexico Imagine having your pension taken away because of a governmental budgetary deficit, being over 90 years old, and the provider for you and your spouse. Appropriately titled, El empiezo del tiempo (The Beginning of Time is Spanish with English subtitles) is about how Toño (Antonio Pérez Carbajal) and Bertha (Bertha Olivia … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The beginning of time/El empiezo del tiempo