Cast: Lupe Ontiveros

Direction James L. Brooks

Cast Jack Nicholson · Helen Hunt · Greg Kinnear · Cuba Gooding Jr.

Synopsis As Good As It Gets (1997) centers around Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson), a misanthropic romance novelist living in New York City, who is plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder and a sharp, biting tongue. Melvin's daily routine includes a heart-clogging breakfast at...

Direction Taylor Hackford

Cast Damian Chapa · Jesse Borrego · Benjamin Bratt · Enrique Castillo

Synopsis Bound by Honor (1993) delves into the lives of half-brothers Paco and Cruz, along with their bi-racial cousin Miklo, inspired by the real-life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca. Set in 1972, the narrative unfolds in East L.A., where the...

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Sean Astin · Corey Feldman · Josh Brolin · Martha Plimpton

Synopsis The Goonies (1985) follows a group of eccentric youngsters who are determined to preserve their beloved neighborhood from the clutches of avaricious developers aiming to transform the area into a new golf course. Armed with a faded map and an...

Direction Patricia Cardoso

Cast America Ferrera · Lupe Ontiveros · Ingrid Oliu · George Lopez

Synopsis Real Women Have Curves (2002) is a heartfelt comedy-drama that won the Dramatic Audience Award at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. The narrative revolves around Ana (America Ferrera), an 18-year-old first-generation Mexican-American residing in East Los Angeles. Ana finds herself...

Direction Gregory Nava

Cast Edward James Olmos · Esai Morales · Jennifer Lopez · Jimmy Smits

Synopsis My Family (1995) follows the epic journey of a Mexican-American family spanning three generations, chronicling their struggles, joys, and transformations. The story begins in the 1930s with Maria and Jose, who migrate to Los Angeles, tie the knot, and confront...

Direction Miguel Arteta

Cast Mike White · Chris Weitz · Lupe Ontiveros · Beth Colt

Synopsis Chuck & Buck (2000) follows the story of Buck, an immature adult who has spent his life in a world of childish pursuits, such as Romper Room, kindergarten crafts, and lollipops. After the sudden loss of his mother, Buck reaches...

Direction Cheech Marin

Cast Cheech Marin · Paul Rodriguez · Daniel Stern · Kamala Dawson

Synopsis Born in East L.A. (1987) follows the journey of Rudy, a Mexican-American man who finds himself in a predicament when he is swept up in an immigration raid at his workplace. Despite his American citizenship, Rudy is mistakenly deported to...

Direction Gary Fleder

Cast Cathy Moriarty · Ben Cross · Ellen Crawford · John Vernon

Synopsis Tales from the Crypt: Seance (TV) (1992) follows a pair of deceitful tricksters who inadvertently cause the demise of a wealthy individual. To exploit the situation, they devise a phony séance to swindle the man's blind widow out of her...

Direction Gregory Nava

Cast Jennifer Lopez · Edward James Olmos · Jackie Guerra · Constance Marie

Synopsis Selena (1997) chronicles the inspiring journey of Tejano sensation Selena Quintanilla Perez, who rose to fame in the vibrant music scene of 1980s South Texas. Born to a Mexican immigrant father who had once dreamed of being a doo-wop singer,...

Direction Bruno Barreto

Cast Amy Irving · Andy García · Lou Diamond Phillips · Robert Duvall

Synopsis A Show of Force (1990) follows a tenacious television journalist who jeopardizes her professional standing and personal safety as she investigates a murky series of events following the shooting of two young individuals near a broadcast tower atop a Puerto...

Direction Alfonso Arau

Cast Woody Allen · Sharon Stone · David Schwimmer · María Grazia Cucinotta

Synopsis Picking Up the Pieces (2000) follows the story of a butcher named Tex who, upon discovering his wife's infidelity, kills her in a rage. In a desperate attempt to dispose of the body, he chops it into pieces and buries...

Direction David Crane · Marta Kauffman · Robert Berlinger · Alan Rafkin

Cast Kirstie Alley · Dan Cortese · Wallace Langham · Daryl Mitchell

Synopsis Veronica's Closet (TV Series) (1997) is a comedy series that aired from 1997 to 2000, spanning three seasons and 66 episodes. The show features Kirstie Alley as Veronica Chase, the founder and CEO of a successful lingerie company, with the...

Direction Gene Wilder

Cast Gene Wilder · Carol Kane · Dom DeLuise · Fritz Feld

Synopsis The World's Greatest Lover (1977) follows the journey of a timid baker who embarks on a trip to Hollywood to participate in a contest aimed at finding a new star to compete with the legendary Valentino. Despite his lack of...

Direction Roland Emmerich

Cast Jean-Claude Van Damme · Dolph Lundgren · Ally Walker · Ed O'Ross

Synopsis Universal Soldier (1992) follows the story of Luc Deveraux and Scott, two soldiers who met their end in the Vietnam War. However, their demise was not the end of their journey. The military, harboring a clandestine initiative, has found a...

Direction Gibby Cevallos · Mike Cevallos · Jeff Valdez · Henry Chan

Cast Alvin Álvarez · Bobby González · Jeffrey Licon · Vaneza Leza Pitynski

Synopsis The brothers Garcia (TV Series) (2000) is a captivating television show that aired from 2000 to 2004, spanning 48 episodes. The narrative revolves around the experiences and daily life of the Latino-American García family, as told by the older version...

Direction Patricia Cardoso

Cast Martha Higareda · Chad Michael Murray · Yul Vazquez · Benito Martinez

Synopsis Lies in Plain Sight (TV) (2010) centers around the tale of Eva and her visually impaired cousin Sofia (Martha Higareda), who shared an unbreakable bond during their younger years, with Eva serving as a devoted ally to Sofia through her...

Direction Maria Lease

Cast Denise Crosby · Sam Bottoms · Rip Torn · Chris Demetral

Synopsis Dolly Dearest (1992) follows the tale of an American family who relocates to Mexico to establish a doll-making business. However, their new factory is situated near an ancient, ominous burial site, leading to the dolls becoming inhabited by a malevolent,...

Direction Andrew D. Weyman · John Whitesell · Mark Cendrowski · James Widdoes

Cast Rob Schneider · Cheech Marin · Claudia Bassols · Diana-Maria Riva

Synopsis Rob (TV Series) (2012) is a comedic television series that aired in 2012, consisting of 8 episodes. The show centers around Rob Schneider, who portrays a lifelong bachelor who unexpectedly ties the knot with Maggie, a member of a close-knit...

Direction Alex Zamm

Cast Ernie Hudson · Christine Lakin · Zachary Gordon · Marcus Coloma

Direction Turi Meyer

Cast Tony Todd · Donna D'Errico · Alexia Robinson · Jsu Garcia

Synopsis Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) follows the chilling return of the spectral serial killer who once again rises from the grave to torment a Los Angeles art gallery owner named Caroline McKeever. As a distant relative of the Candyman,...