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The best documentaries have two distinguishing features: a distinct point-of-view; and/or a personal connection to the subject matter. By those measures, Evangeline Griego’s “God Willing” is a superb and powerful film. The film explores the religious cult known as The Brethren, founded in 1971 by a mysterious, messianic figure named Jim Roberts. The group recruits young Read More →
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Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” has long had a Black correspondent (Larry Wilmore), a Middle Eastern correspondent (Aasif Mandvi), and even a British correspondent (John Oliver). And now they’ve finally added a Latino correspondent—comedian Al Madrigal. Madrigal, a native of San Francisco, has been on the stand-up circuit for more than 10 years and he Read More →
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Eric Otis has some big shoes to fill. Not only is his father the legendary guitarist-songwriter Shuggie Otis, but his two grandfathers are R&B pioneer Johnny Otis and ageless big band leader Gerald Wilson. But on Wilson’s upcoming album, Legacy, Eric gets to show off his composing and orchestration chops. “I found some sheet music Read More →
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Now that the Lakers have been knocked out of the playoffs, who are you rootin’ for? We’re on the Bulls bandwagon because Derrick Rose is The Man (and because LeBrick isn’t). The Bulls’ series was supposed to start Tuesday night at home, but get this: the NBA was forced to move Game 1 up two Read More →
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Lady Gaga is looking to ruffle some feathers with her upcoming album, Born this Way. Among other provocative songs, Gaga recently debuted the single, “Americano,” a tune that fans are hailing as a pro-immigration anthem. At a recent press conference, Gaga talked openly about her opposition to recent, aggressive anti-immigration legislation, such as Arizona’s SB1070. “I Read More →
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UPDATE May 9: The film grossed $13.7 million in its opening weekend, which the L.A. Times described as “decent given the cost of the movie.” May 6: It’s a tried-and-true Hollywood formula: lovers from opposite sides of the tracks. And maybe it’s even been done before with African-American subjects, but that didn’t stop director Salim Read More →
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What: Cinco de Mayo When: Thursday, 4pm – 7pm Where: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Why: LA Plaza will ring in its first Cinco de Mayo with music, crafts, and free admission to exhibitions. While mariachi roam LA Plaza’s campus, KPFK DJ Betto Arcos (“Global Village”) will spin a variety of French and Mexican Read More →
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After mom dries out from all the crazy fêtes on Cinco de Drinko, take her to a nice brunch to remind her she’s a lady. But make sure to wedge in a little time this weekend for yourself. Then check out what else is going on at our EVENTS page. What: Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich Read More →
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Writer/director Quentin Tarantino has reportedly turned in the final draft of a spaghetti western-style flick titled Django Unchained, which takes place during the era of American slavery. According to an indieWIRE affiliate: Django is a freed slave, who, under the tutelage of a German bounty hunter (Christopher Waltz) becomes a bad-ass bounty hunter himself, and after assisting Read More →
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In anticipation of the PBS documentary, “Freedom Riders,” which airs later this month, Oprah Winfrey is gathering more than 175 of the civil rights activists on her May 4 show. It’s believed to be the biggest gathering of Freedom Riders since 1961. The Freedom Riders were more than 400 Americans who risked their lives in Read More →
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