It's National Hispanic Heritage Month. This period began on September 15th, the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and ends on October 15th. It recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to society and celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. One way to observe this month is to watch movies featuring Hispanic … [Read more...]

By R. Alan Tate, Jr., Film Critic Jamie Foxx, best known to mainstream America for playing comedic roles in the Jamie Foxx Show, has come into his own with the hauntingly realistic portrayal of Ray Charles. In the film, Ray, Foxx not only takes us back to the heights of Charles' career, but he gives us a peek behind the curtain to see the flaws of a brilliant performer. You … [Read more...]