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Hotel Malibu is an American television series that aired on CBS in 1994 that was created and written by producers Bernard Lechowick and Lynn Marie Latham. Its cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Joanna Cassidy, Harry Reilly, and John Dye. The pilot episode was directed by Sharron Miller. It was a spin-off of the show Second Chances.
Richard Montañez, a Frito Lay janitor, disrupts the food industry by channeling his Mexican heritage to turn Flamin' Hot Cheetos into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon.
The PJs is a stop-motion animated sitcom that follows the lives of the diverse residents living in a public housing project. The show uses humor to address serious social issues such as racism, poverty, and prejudice. Through the lens of comedy, it offers a satirical commentary on inner-city life and explores the challenges faced by the African-American community.
Chris is not getting along with boyfriend Sandor and has an affair with parole officer Dennis. Dennis invites the couple to dinner with his ex-girlfriend Jan. At a picnic on the beach, Jan meets lifeguard Phil, who later sleeps with Chris and moves in with the other five. Phil brings in a person, lawyer Elaine. The "group marriage" of the six of them attracts media attention, which brings trouble and prejudice.
American Me is a gritty and intense film that tells the story of a Mexican-American gangster named Santana, who rises to power in the Los Angeles underworld. The movie explores themes of loyalty, gang violence, racism, and redemption as Santana navigates the dangerous world of crime.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension(1984)
67%TomatometerWhen an alien invasion threatens Earth, Buckaroo Banzai, a genius scientist and musician, must assemble his rock band to save the world using their rocket car and interdimensional travel.
Second Chances is an American television series created and written by producers Bernard Lechowick and Lynn Marie Latham. The series premiered December 2, 1993, on CBS. Its cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Connie Sellecca, Megan Follows, Michelle Phillips, and Matt Salinger. The two-hour pilot episode was directed by Sharron Miller. The series last episode ran on February 10, 1994 as part of CBS's Crimetime After Primetime. This show marked a reunion, however short-lived, between actors Ronny Cox and Frances Lee McCain, who last worked together on the series Apple's Way in the mid-1970s. Produced a spin-off, Hotel Malibu.
In the midst of the Great Depression, a naive man gets caught up in the chaos and corruption of the movie industry. As he navigates through love, lust, loneliness, and mob rule, he witnesses the downfall of his dreams and the dark realities of Old Hollywood.
After his daughter is kidnapped, a man seeks revenge and tracks down the culprits in a high-stakes shootout in the Wild West. Along the way, he confronts his past, battles with his own demons, and discovers the true meaning of family.
In Fandango, a group of friends embark on a road trip adventure to deliver a surprise party to their friend. Along the way, they engage in activities such as skydiving, stunt-flying, and exploring the desert. The movie is set in the 1970s and takes place in Texas.
D.E.A. is a short-lived television program which was aired by Fox Broadcasting Company as part of its 1990-91 lineup. D.E.A. was based on true stories of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Shot in cinéma vérité style, the program combined recreated scenes using actors with actual surveillance footage and film of actual newscasts covering the stories depicted. Fox apparently had considerable confidence in this concept. When the initial version garnered low ratings and was put on hiatus, before its return the program was retooled into DEA—Special Task Force, which placed more emphasis on the agents' personal lives and showed less graphic violence. The revamped show premiered in April 1991, but also failed to achieve significant ratings and the program was canceled for good in June 1991.
When a teenage boy from Iowa gets framed for murder, he must navigate the dangerous streets of Los Angeles to clear his name and avoid capture by the police.
Based on a story by Vietnam veteran Paul Staples, the film concerns six American Green Berets, held for 17 years in a Vietnamese POW camp. They are finally released in secret, during a delicate trade-talk session between Vietnam and the United States. Captain Tom Watkins, the ex-prisoners' CO, begins to suspect that government-man Adam Roth, who is in charge of the debriefing, may be pursuing a hidden agenda that will result in the early deaths of Watkins and the five men under his command.
A martial arts master goes on a quest for revenge when a serial killer targets his loved ones. With his righteous rage, he infiltrates the criminal underworld and takes down the murderer in a final showdown.
When a Japanese crime novelist and a small town sheriff get entangled in a real-life mystery, they must work together to uncover the truth.
In the grand tradition of the lone hero who mysteriously appears in a town desperate for help (think "Shane, "Billy Jack", "James Bond" and "Chinese Connection"), having survived a war and now serving the government as an undercover agent, Danny Silva takes on his biggest foe yet: the street gangs that have taken over his neighborhood. Unwilling to play by the rules set down by the criminals, Silva forgoes the use of guns and decides to battle the thugs with the strength of his fists, spirit and willpower, turning himself into a real-life, modern-day superhero. Packed with pulse pounding, adrenaline-filled action; "Latin Dragon" gives us our first mainstream Latino martial arts action hero.
A young Chicano gang member in Los Angeles comes to realize that the gang life is not what he really wants but doesn't know how to get out.
The odyssey of an American handgun and the dramatic way it reshapes the lives of its various owners.
In Vice Squad, a vice squad is on the hunt for a sadistic psychopath wreaking havoc in a notorious red-light district. As they navigate the dark and dangerous streets of the city, they encounter horrifying scenes of street prostitution, cruelty, and misogyny. The relentless pursuit leads them to an evil pimp, and they must overcome their own fears and weaknesses to bring him to justice.
Honeysuckle Rose follows the life and career of Buck Bonham, a country music star who is facing challenges in his personal life while on tour. Amidst the pressures of fame, Buck must navigate relationships, temptations, and family dynamics as he strives to balance his passion for music with his need for love and stability.
Pepe Serna
Durable Mexican-American actor Pepe Serna has appeared in more than 100 feature films and 300 television shows, but is most recognized for his gritty support performances in a variety of motion pictures, including Scarface (1983) as Al Pacino's ill-fated cocaine partner, as well as the western Silverado (1985) with Kevin Costner, the crime yarn The Rookie (1990) starring Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen, and the drama American Me (1992) starring Edward James Olmos. In a career surpassing five decades, Pepe's characters have played on both sides of the law -- from drug peddlers to sheriffs. He was born (and raised) in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 23, 1944, the son of a naval base interpreter for Latin American pilots and a hairdresser. His desires to become an actor happened early in life, moving to Hollywood in 1969 to finally pursue his dreams. He didn't have to wait long to find steady Latino work on film and TV. Making an inauspicious debut in the exploitation film The Student Nurses (1970), Pepe found more "A" quality work after being discovered by producer Hal B. Wallis for the coming-of-age film Tim Belcher starring Richard Thomas and Catherine Burns and the western Shoot Out (1971) starring Gregory Peck. Specializing in urban, streetwise roles, he went on to mix a number of popular films (The New Centurions (1972), The Day of the Locust (1975), Car Wash (1976), A Force of One (1979), Walk Proud (1979), Honeysuckle Rose (1980), Inside Moves (1980), Deal of the Century (1983), Red Dawn (1984), Caddyshack II (1988)) with a slew of popular TV crime dramas such as "Mannix," "Police Story," "Adam-12," "The Rookies," "The Rockford Files," "Baretta," "Kojak," "CHiPs," "Barney Miller," "Scarecrow & Mrs. King," "T.J. Hooker," "Simon & Simon," "Hill Street Blues," "Miami Vice," "Cagney & Lacey" and "Diagnosis Murder." Long married to wife Diane, Pepe is a noted keynote teacher and motivational speaker who tours colleges and universities. His strong sideline as a painter has been met with critical success, having been commissioned quite frequently. His vibrant paintings and one-man stage shows reflect a serious return to his Mexican roots and was the subject of the 2015 short documentary "Life Is Art."
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