It would appear that legendary actor Robert De Niro has had boxing on the brain these last couple of years. Not only did the Raging Bull star revisit the sport in last year’s Grudge Match, with Sylvester Stallone, but he’s about to be seen in Hands of Stone. The latter film is a biographical tale about Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Duran (the title is the english translation of that nickname). Despite being an incredible pugilist, winning 103 of 119 professional fights, Duran may be most famous for one of his losses in which he famously declared “¡No mas!” to prematurely end his bout against Sugar Ray Leonard.
De Niro will portray Duran’s trainer, Ray Arcel. Arcel famously trained 18 world champions.
Edgar Ramirez (The Bourne Ultimatum, Ché) will portray Duran in the film, which will tell the tale of how Arcel and Duran changed each other’s lives during their great run together.
De Niro will portray Duran’s trainer, Ray Arcel. Arcel famously trained 18 world champions.
Edgar Ramirez (The Bourne Ultimatum, Ché) will portray Duran in the film, which will tell the tale of how Arcel and Duran changed each other’s lives during their great run together.
- 2/19/2014
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
"Stand and Deliver," the 1988 film starring Edward James Olmos in an Oscar-nominated role as East Los Angeles math teacher, and Robert Rodriguez's "El Mariachi" from 1992 were the latest Latino films added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry.
That brings to 10 the number of films about Latinos, by Latinos or set in Spanish-speaking countries to be named to the vast depository dedicated to works that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant in the estimation of the Librarian of Congress.
With the 25 films announced this week, most notably "Forrest Gump," the Oscar-winning 1994 film starring Tom Hanks, the total number of National Registry Films is 575.
Can you name one other Latino-related movie on the list of films the nation's oldest federal cultural institution considers "cultural, artistic and historical treasures"?
Chulas Fronteras (1976), El Norte (1983), I am Joaquin (1969), Modesta (1956), The Revenge of Pancho Villa (1930-1936), The Treasure of the Sierra Madre...
That brings to 10 the number of films about Latinos, by Latinos or set in Spanish-speaking countries to be named to the vast depository dedicated to works that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant in the estimation of the Librarian of Congress.
With the 25 films announced this week, most notably "Forrest Gump," the Oscar-winning 1994 film starring Tom Hanks, the total number of National Registry Films is 575.
Can you name one other Latino-related movie on the list of films the nation's oldest federal cultural institution considers "cultural, artistic and historical treasures"?
Chulas Fronteras (1976), El Norte (1983), I am Joaquin (1969), Modesta (1956), The Revenge of Pancho Villa (1930-1936), The Treasure of the Sierra Madre...
- 12/30/2011
- by Ray Sanchez
- Huffington Post
Photo by Frank Ockenfels 3/USA Network
Baron Vaughn, who started out his career as a stand-up comic, and Virginia Williams, who almost made the cast of the Britney-Christina-jt-era Mickey Mouse Club, have both somehow managed to wind-up as characters in a law firm on USA's new drama Fairly Legal. The show stars Sarah Shahi as Kate Reed, a lawyer-turned-mediator at a law firm owned by her deceased dad's young, hot widow played by Virginia. Standing by Kate's side is Baron's character, her slightly nerdy assistant Leonardo Prince. The series has been getting great reviews and seems to be a fan favorite for USA, but as of yet, a second season pick-up has not been announced. We spoke with Virginia and Baron in a recent conference call about the chances for season two, working for USA and the atmosphere on the set.
A Second Season for Fairly Legal
Many actors...
Baron Vaughn, who started out his career as a stand-up comic, and Virginia Williams, who almost made the cast of the Britney-Christina-jt-era Mickey Mouse Club, have both somehow managed to wind-up as characters in a law firm on USA's new drama Fairly Legal. The show stars Sarah Shahi as Kate Reed, a lawyer-turned-mediator at a law firm owned by her deceased dad's young, hot widow played by Virginia. Standing by Kate's side is Baron's character, her slightly nerdy assistant Leonardo Prince. The series has been getting great reviews and seems to be a fan favorite for USA, but as of yet, a second season pick-up has not been announced. We spoke with Virginia and Baron in a recent conference call about the chances for season two, working for USA and the atmosphere on the set.
A Second Season for Fairly Legal
Many actors...
- 3/3/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
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