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Salma Hayek was one presenters at this year's Academy Awards.

2013 Oscars see big loss for Latino filmmakers

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Hispanic audiences had big hopes for the 85th Annual Academy Awards, but it was an evening of mixed emotions with just one win for a Latino nominee (Claudio … Read More

Former Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor has gone public with his critique that Ben Affleck's "Argo" does not give Canada's role in the Iran hostage rescue mission enough credit.

Pre-Oscars, “Argo” faces diss from ex-Canada ambassador

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"Argo - the film based on CIA agent Antonio "Tony" Mendez's rescue of six hostages in 1979 Iran - may be up for "Best Picture" at Sunday night's Oscars, but … Read More

Spanish costume designer Paco Delgado created a world of fantasy and drama through costumes in the new film “Les Misérables.” (Photo/Courtesy Universal Pictures)

Academy Awards: Latinos shine behind the scenes this year

By Jack Rico

Even though the 2013 Oscar nominations did not feature Hispanic actors or filmmakers in the sexy, high-profile categories of acting and directing, there was a … Read More

Tony Mendez began his CIA career at just 25 years old, when he responded to a local army recruiting ad. Since his retirement from the CIA, he’s written several books: “Master of Disguise” and “Spy Dust.” His latest, “Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History,” was published in September 2012.

Argo’s real Tony Mendez: “I’m not Hispanic”

By Jack Rico

For the Latino moviegoers who already saw Argo or who will now see it due to the 7 Oscar nominations it received today from the Academy, you might be … Read More

Retired CIA agent Tony Mendez carved out his place in history with the heroic rescue of six State Department employees during the Iranian hostage crisis. His compelling story is the subject of a new film directed by and starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck. Pictured here: Tony Mendez at the Washington, D.C. premier of "Argo."

Opinion: Ben Affleck gets all bizarre in defending himself as Tony Mendez in “Argo”

By Julio Ricardo Varela

Here we go again. Ben Affleck's decision to cast himself as CIA operative Tony Mendez in "Argo," a film that Affleck directed and produced with George … Read More