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Arts & Culture15 Nov

What Makes a Movie Great?

MazMessenger film critic Ken Albanese discusses what he thinks makes a classic, memorable movie.

Arts & Culture1 Nov

Films in 2008 – it was 1939 all over again

Film critic Ken Albanese tells why he thinks the year 2008 will go down in the annals of movie history as the best year for films since 1939.

Arts & Culture19 Oct

Mora Godoy Tango Through The Eyes of a Novice

The Mora Godoy Tango company filled the Angela Peralta Theater to capacity, and impressed this reviewer with their performance.

Arts & Culture14 Sep

The Caste War of the Yucatan

Eduardo Olivares recounts events leading up to the Yucatan Caste War, and how a ventriloquist changed history.

Arts & Culture14 Aug

Book Review: “Zeitoun” by David Eggers.

A story of Love and Tragedy in the days of Hurricane Katrina.

Arts & Culture13 Jul

Plácido Domingo to Perform in Durango

It’s not often that an internationally renowned opera singer performs within driving distance of Mazatlán.

Arts & Culture7 Jul

Henna Temporary Tattoos

They’re trendy, they’re haute couture and they’re available from tattoo vendors on Mazatlan beaches at a fraction of the cost in the US and Canada.

Arts & Culture27 May

Portrait of a Dancer

In the incongruence between what is said and what is done, Dancer Karen de Luna says she often finds the inspiration to quell that artistic restlessness.

Arts & Culture27 Feb

A Bi-plane Named “Sonora”

The beginning of the Mexican Revolution saw the arrival of a new kind of war machine: the Bi-plane, and a new kind of warfare: aerial bombardment.

Arts & Culture26 Feb

How to Absorb Spanish the Fun Way

Okay, so you’ve been taking Spanish lessons for awhile but you still can’t understand what Mexican people are saying. You need to hone your listening skills…

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FEATURED FILMS by Ken Albanese

  • Will Demian Bichir Become México’s First Best Actor Oscar Winner?
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  • Filming “The Pearl of the Pacific”
  • Eleven Films You May Have Missed in 2011

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    The 2nd Annual Quicksilver surfing contest was postponed because organizers say they received no financial help from the tourism department. Should the State sponsor tourism events in Mazatlan?

    • Yes, they bring tourists and money. (55%, 46 Votes)
    • Depends on the event. (23%, 19 Votes)
    • No, they should be privately sponsored. (10%, 8 Votes)
    • Depends on government resources. (8%, 7 Votes)
    • Have no opinion. (4%, 3 Votes)

    Total Voters: 83

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    • Figueroa Taco Stand: Get there early. It’s Busy!
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    • Cuchupetas in Villa Union, THE Place for Seafood Lovers
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