The last few years have been a roller coaster ride for writer/director Guy Ritchie. From box office failures like “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” to box office hits like 2019’s “Aladdin,” Ritchie has struggled for years to find consistency in the quality of his films, making him one of the most polarizing directors in
Many Mexicans are afraid of getting the coronavirus vaccine. “I am not going to get the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Beatriz Jiménez Sosa, a housewife based in Boca del Rio, Veracruz. “I read through several Internet portals that it has caused several deaths, as well as having severe secondary reactions for people who get vaccinated.” The
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) has launched a program for women of color filmmakers, a heavily underrepresented group in Hollywood. “Latino Lens: Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color” will offer Latina and other women of color filmmakers the opportunity to create original short films in four months. It will provide
In a world overwhelmed by technology, voracious readers still love books. “I prefer a physical book, with its paper pages, over an e-book reader or reading on a computer screen,” said Mauro Domínguez Aguirre, a retiree in Veracruz, Mexico. “I like to sit with a cup of coffee and immerse completely in my reading. Imagine
Mario B. Williams isn’t afraid to speak truth to power. From suing the Trump administration four times to securing adequate medical care for prison inmates to winning a seven-figure settlement for the family of a young man killed by police, Williams has taken on a number of high-profile cases. And, while he has won millions
Employers often devaluate the work of graphic designers, despite how vital they are in the workplace. “It is ironic because we are in charge of communicating feelings, ideologies, perspectives and values of a brand visually, making it the exact reflection of our employers,” said Jorge Saucillo, the owner of the NoDo Veracruz, who graduated from
R&B music seems to be headed in a more up-tempo/genre-bending direction, with its artists getting assists from rappers and others to create hits. As a result, this appears to be the perfect time for the return of one of the more underappreciated vocalists in the game: Urban Mystic, and his undeniably powerful voice. He has
Is gaming an addiction, a business or done just for fun? It all depends on the perspective and goals of each gamer. “I live-stream with my friends,” said Marylú Álvarez Coba, a student the Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico. “They told me to try it because it was something I could do in my spare time. They
Firefighter, police officer, nurse, doctor, model: all of those and more are dream jobs that children imagine they will have when they reach adulthood. But few children maintain their aspirations when they grow up, like Édgar Pérez, a Mexican accountant who sells collectibles. “I remember that, at home, we had our old TV, and I
Young Miller Tha Don tasted music success early. As a teenager, he was part of Romeo’s Rich Boyz group. Romeo, the son of Master P and cousin of Young Miller Tha Don, formed the group that produced the hit “You Can’t Shine Like Me.” Master P’s influence took Young Miller Tha Don from New Orleans
