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CLFF Review: Year of Grace/Año de Gracia
How do people change for the better? Ventura Pons, veteran storyteller and director/co-writer, portrays the miracle…
Taking Care of You and Yours: Thoughts on Personal Responsibility and Self-Control
When did the mere mention of people taking care of their own become politically incorrect?
No Hace Guillotine
It’s the age old narrative: celebrity says something somewhat “controversial.” Backlash. Apology. Everyone moves on. Ozzie…
CLFF Review: Mariachi Gringo
“An entertaining film that showcases Mexican art and music. A charming tale.” -Gozamos
Live and Help to Live: Vida/SIDA Opens New LGBTQ Youth Shelter
In an era of supposed equality, homeless LGBTQ remain invisible victims. One organization in Humboldt Park…
El Machete: Breeding Violence
El Machete Illustrated: Cutting Through the Bullshit is a weekly series by political cartoonist Eric J.…
Fat & Happy: Mock Spinach Empanada
Light, airy and crunchy pockets of dough stuffed with sauteed garlicky spinach and melted rich white…
FELA! Music as the weapon of the present
Conversing with Bryan Vargas about the Fela! experience from the point of view of the band