This news of Abraham Quintanilla's death hit me very hard today. I’ve cried so much over this man. It's hard to explain why.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Q
Happy Birthday, Donna
For a brief moment this afternoon I considered writing a lengthy tribute to Donna Summer for her 75th birthday. But the truth is that I can say what I need to say in very few words: her joy, her power, and her music saved my life when I was 12 years old. I’m not sure... Continue Reading →
On “Amarillo” and Rediscovering Shakira
Shakira’s music has eluded me for the past decade. In fact, the last album of hers that I physically purchased was 2009’s She Wolf, and I did that only as a matter of loyalty. See, I’ve been a Shakira fan since 2001. Well, I’ve called myself a Shakira fan since then. Between 2001 and 2009,... Continue Reading →
Reflecting on ‘Selena’ 24 Years Later
A few months ago, a colleague asked me why film is so important to me. Caught off guard by the question, I gave a jumbled response, alluding to the insight one can glean about historical events by the way a film depicts them. I’m not entirely sure why I offered this explanation for my investment... Continue Reading →
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