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Demian Bichir's 30-Year Journey to the Oscars
The surprise best actor contender beat out Michael Fassbender and Leonardo DiCaprio for a nomination, leaving many wondering, "Who is Demin Bichir?" It seems Demin Bichir has gotten pretty damn good at turning fantasies into reality.
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Oscar nominee Demian Bichir speaks for millions of undocumented immigrants like me
You've never met a character quite like the one DemiA n Bichir plays in his Oscar-nominated turn in A Better Life , a little-seen but must-watch film for anyone who wants to have a real conversation about immigration in America.
'A Better Life' Star Demian Bichir's 30-Year Journey to the Oscars
It seems Demian Bichir has gotten pretty damn good at turning fantasies into reality.
Essay: Steven Soderbergh's 'Haywire' thinks as it fights
Former Village Voice film critic J. Hoberman sees something real in the director's action thriller starring Gina 'Crush' Carano.
Fidel Castro releases "official" Biography-so is "the Don slipping?"
"Let's face it, Tom, in all due respect ... the Don, rest in peace, was slipping.
Cine Latino: Demian Bichir's Road to Stardom and Oscar
The long-awaited Oscar nominations were finally announced Tuesday morning and while it was no surprise to have heavyweights like Brad Pitt and George Clooney nominated in the best actor category, it was the unfamiliar name of Demin Bichir called out that left many wondering, who exactly is Bichir? Some may recognize him as Fidel Castro in Steven ... (more)
Mexican actor hopes Oscar nod will help undocumented immigrants
Mexican actor Demian Bichir hopes his surprise Oscar nod for "A Better Life" will raise awareness about the 11 million undocumented migrants in the United States.
Identity Crisis: Haywire is a run of the mill martial arts fest
I have a few problems with this movie. First off, when you call something haywire, the audience really shouldn't wait the entire movie to find out that nobody goes haywire.
Oscar nominations 2012: Snubs, surprises and sure-things
The 2012 Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday, with Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" leading the way with 11 nominations and the silent, black-and-white film "The Artist" collecting 10.
Five Oscar Nominations That Took Us By Surprise
By the time we actually get to the Oscar nominations, after months of preparation, analysis and smaller award ceremonies meant to sway Academy voters, there are few categories you can't outright predict to the T. George Clooney in The Descendants ; Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady ; The Artist for Best Picture.
A Second Look: 'United Red Army'
Koji Wakamatsu's 2007 docudrama is the latest film on the radical left of the '60s and '70s to come to DVD.
Mercedes-Benz must be scratching their head?
It's OK to stay out of the gutter. There's only trash and filth there. I... asombra : Mercedes-Benz was obviously not promoting communism; it simply tried to be too clever by half and wound up... Ziva Sahl : "I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that once they are in Cuba, they can treat Cubans... Rayarena : Mine you, a lot of these same ... (more)
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