Film Review: “A Sacred Journey”
By Bel Hernandez Filmmaker Ernesto Quintero‘s remarkable documentary, A Sacred Journey, will make you want to run home and hug your loved...
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Bel Hernandez
May 22, 20194 min read
El Chicano: Horale! Where You Been, Ese?
By Roberto Leal Movie Review “In the barrio, bad things happen when the sky turns black” That’s the opening and closing line to Ben...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 16, 20188 min read
“Caracol Cruzando” Animation Short, Touches Harsh Immigration Realities
Pamela Maria Chavez’s New Digital Animated Short is a Treasure Gem for Children & Adults Debuts on PBS Online Film Festival July...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 10, 20184 min read
Award-Winning Short “The Wetback” On Track To Feature Film
By Elia Esparza Director A.P. Gonzalez on the set of The Wetback. For more than 25 years, film director A.P. Gonzalez has worked in the...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 1, 20182 min read
Dominican “Veneno” Wrestler Biopic U.S. Opens—Triumph Against All Odds
Veneno’s magic will hit similar to how Rocky had us jumping out of our seats! The first time a boy named Rafael Sanchez saw the Mexican...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 6, 20174 min read
Peter Bratt’s “Dolores”: A Look At A Civil Rights Superhero
DOLORES Opens in Los Angeles at the Nuart on September 8th and Runs Through The 14t Fri 9/8, 5:00pm – Dolores Huerta and Peter Bratt...
Bel Hernandez
May 10, 20174 min read
Film Review: “Lowriders” Takes it Low and Slow
By Bel Hernandez Opening this Friday, May 12th is a film that is hoping to capitalize on the number one film-going audience, Latinos and...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 20, 20163 min read
Wanted: Latino Movie Heroes
“Hollywood, I know your middle name. Who inspires your fabled fools?” — Steely Dan I recently saw 300 again for the 300th time. Never...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 3, 20163 min read
“No Manches Frida”: A Hollywood Screwball Comedy Made in Mexico
The Two Chirping Chicanas and Me I love Netflix and Hulu. Whenever I watch a movie on my huge, flat-screen, HD TV, I recreate the art...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 23, 20164 min read
Edgar Ramirez’s Stellar Performance in “Hands of Stone”
Review By Bel Hernandez Opens Nationwide Thursday, August 26th Make no mistake about it, the star in Hands of Stone is Edgar Ramirez. Why...
Bel Hernandez
Jan 3, 20161 min read
Hateful Eight is where “Reservoir Dogs” meets “Pulp Fiction”
Review Rating: Score: 8.5/10 Abraham Lincoln once said, “The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.” Written and directed...
Bel Hernandez
Dec 5, 20156 min read
REVIEW: Michael Dougherty’s ‘Krampus’ (2015)
by Edwin Pagán Courtesy of Latin Horror The Christmas Devil comes to exalt repentance and leaves with a bag of coal “A boy who has a bad...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 9, 20154 min read
Indie “22 Years” — Time Heals All Wounds Or Does It?
Emerging Indie Women Filmmaker Review By Elia Esparza Avi Moreno has overcome the death of her mother, an absentee father, and now...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 29, 20153 min read
Review: Danny Trejo Pours Heart & Soul Into “Strike One”
Danny Trejo Delivers His Best Performance Ever! Latino or Black youth living in our urban communities have more than just their...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 25, 20155 min read
“McFarland USA” – A Truly American Story
Strength. Heart. Courage. By Roberto Leal In 1956, when I was 9-years old, my Dad inexplicably moved us from our comfortable, cozy house...
Bel Hernandez
Jan 30, 20152 min read
‘A Most Violent Year’ Sets the Standard for Latino Roles in Hollywood
Latino Premiere Club Overwhelmingly Recommends ‘A Most Violent Year’ ‘A Most Violent Year’ Is In Theaters Nationwide On Friday, January...
Bel Hernandez
Jan 12, 20152 min read
George Lopez Actor/Producer of the Sum of “Spare Parts”
By Bel Hernandez Based on a true story from an article written by Joshua Davis for Wired Magzine in 2004, the film revolves around a...
Bel Hernandez
Nov 19, 20143 min read
Eva Longoria’s “Food Chains” Documentary is about Human Rights Issues
Premieres in English and Spanish on Nov. 21st and 28th When a documentary creates “ahaa” moments in the audience’s minds, is a film that...
Bel Hernandez
May 19, 20146 min read
Review: Godzilla Kings of the Monsters’ ROARS in Gareth Edwards’ Epic Reboot
By Edwin Pagán Special to Latin Heat Magazine “The world’s most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by...
Bel Hernandez
May 6, 20142 min read
Review: Docu-comedy Journey of a “Latina” Female Comic Is a Laughing Matter
Reviewed by Tina Briseno The life of a stand-up comedian is a difficult one. While they make audiences laugh the foundation of every...
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