Michael Mann’s motion picture “Public Enemies” continues a tradition of stylish music set to film. No stranger to pulse-pounding soundtracks from Miami Vice to Heat to Collateral this time it is Otis Taylor’s “10 million slaves” behind the trailer of his new film.
A tradition going back to 1981’s Thief, to the run of TV’s Miami Vice 1984 to 1989. Then there is the relentless soundtracks of Manhunter, Ali and “I Will Find You” Clannad’s contribution to The Last of the Mohicans.
With Otis Taylor a musician known as an artist that has never skirted tough subject matter. His music at times can resemble the poetry of South African poet Stephen Biko who was embodied musically with Peter Gabriel’s “Biko”. Taylor who was born in 1948 and returned to music in 1995 and released two albums after participating in the National Blues Foundation. The song found on the album “Respect for the Dead” which is considered a great follow-up to “White African” his masterpiece. Otis Taylor makes a great addition to the continuing soundtrack of Mann’s motion pictures. If you find yourself itching for an artist that is pushing limits and making exciting music you can start here.
The beautiful Actriz Zoe Saldaña and rising star Actor Antonio Elias are headed to the big screen in “Star Trek” which opens May 8, 2009.
Zoe best known for her role in the “Pirates of the Carribean” series now takes over the role of the Sexy Communications Officer Uhura made famous by Nichelle Nichols (Uhura.com) in the iconic 60’s TV show. Zoe is an American born actress of Lebanese, Indian, Irish, and Jamaican descent. She was raised in Queens, New York, and her first languages are English and Spanish. She became a ballet dancer while living in the Dominican Republic and then returned to the U.S. and enrolled in the Faces Theater Program, an acting course. Zoe was also the lead in the video for Juan Luis Guerra’s song “La llave de mi corazón” (click here)
There is also actor Antonio Elias who plays Officer Pitts (puro Latino que no?) in the potential Summer Blockbuster. Not much to scratch up for him except that he has had roles in Private Practice, Moonlight and Ghost Whisperer earning his stripes playing a variety of roles. Antonio gives an interview to BlogTalkRadio’s - Screen Time explaining what it is like being in the most anticipated movie of Summer 2009. (click here for interview)
Hopefully their careers go into “Warp Drive” as the summer heats up. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.
When I was a kid and feeling blue my mother’s words of wisdom were “At least you have your health”. After watching Inland Empire Family’s Go Red Campaign Video I have come to realize how right she was.
This video is 7 minutes of stories by survivors setting the record straight on Love, Life and the truest sense of Happiness.
All over the world, stories and folktales are told about certain bandits who stand for social justice. ‘Bold Caballeros Y Noble Bandidas’ runs until May 1st on weekdays and weekends (Closed Mondays). This exhibition focuses on the Latino experience and the interplay of fact and fantasy in the depiction of Latina and Latino “noble bandits.”
Sometimes fictional bandit heroes, such as Zorro, the Cisco Kid, and the Bandit Queen, fill a social and cultural need. These characters assume a vitality that often penetrates all of popular media, including film, art, costume, radio, television, and the commercial world of children’s products.
With art by the extraordinary George Yepes, Eduardo Gonzales and Hector Silva it must be something to see. For the Family there are Títeres Rebeldes (Rebellious Puppets) with performances highlighting tales made famous during the Mexican Revolution.
Wow, we are not even ready for company but we were on the front page of Blogadera.com. So forgive us as we jump behind the sofa and keep peeking out the curtain to make sure we know who it is knocking at our door.
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