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Thursday, May 14, 2009

ARTS & EVENTS
Boys Will Be Boys: Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna in 'Rudo Y Cursi'
Written by Washington Post Express contributor Alfredo Flores
Photo by Ivonne Venegas

ARE YOU RUDO or Cursi? Are you the stern, serious type, or the carefree one who falls in love with every woman he meets? "Rudo y Cursi" is the latest project by Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Carlos Cuaron. The film reunites him with his producer brother Alfonso Cuaron and film stars Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna for the first time since "Y Tu Mama Tambien," a 2001 global phenomenon. Here, the Cuaron hermanos have made a film by brothers for brothers, about a sibling rivalry between two humble soccer-playing banana-plantation workers from rural Mexico who rise to futbol fame in the big city, and a hilarious journey along the way. We talked to Carlos Cuaron, 33, about the film in a one-on-one interview in Spanish. » EXPRESS The characters in this film are opposite of the roles Gael and Diego played in "Mama." Why? » CUARON During the press tour of "Mama," I told Diego and Gael, separately, about my concept, and they both wanted to play Cursi. The only problem was that originally there was just one character and two actors, so I created Rudo. Their initial reaction was Gael saying he was a Rudo, and Diego, Cursi. But I told them I don't want make "Y Tu Mama Tambien 2." I wanted something distinct, something new that was different from their natural personae. » EXPRESS Could you have done this movie without them? » CUARON No, because there's a unique chemistry between those two that you can see on the big screen. They've known each other since they were infants, and something very crazy and special happens when they're together.» EXPRESS How did you come up with the character names? » CUARON Alfonso and I were on a family vacation at the Grand Canyon. I was wearing this blue Australian-type hat, and, looking out at the canyon when two little gringo brothers, one about 12, the other 11, said to each other — "Hey, do you think that guy looks tough?" The other, "Nah, he looks corny." And I was like, "Oh, my God. Here I am at 20 years old trying to figure out who I am, and these two little punks define me to perfection in one instance in the Grand Canyon." When I was deciding on names for this project, this was a perfect fit, like a ring on a finger. Tagged in Arts & Events , Film , Weekend Pass

Monday, May 11, 2009

PHOTO STORY

Ball on the Mall

Photo Credit:Alfredo Flores, Special to Metromix

The L’Enfant Society hosted its inaugural Ball on the Mall Friday, May 8 and raised $150,000 for the Trust for the National Mall’s efforts to restore the National Mall. The Ball was held in the heart of the Mall, offering spectacular nighttime views of both the Washington Monument and the Capitol. The Trust for the National Mall was established in 2007 as a public-private partnership and is the official fundraising partner to the National Park Service. The Mall has over 25 million annual visitors and over 30 years of neglect have left a deferred maintenance budget of $350 million. The Trust estimates that the park needs an additional $100 million in visitor improvements.

Monday, May 04, 2009


PHOTO STORY

Southern Rockers Kings of Leon Perform at Patriot Center

Photos by Alfredo Flores NBC 4 Washington's Around Town

Southern rock outfit Kings of Leon performs at the Patriot Center. The southern rock outfit Kings of Leon is comprised of the brothers Caleb (guitar), Nathan (drums), and Jared Followill (bass). While traveling across America's heartland during the late '80s and '90s with their evangelist father, the Kings of Leon boys listened to the Rolling Stones and Neil Young. Taking Leon from the names of their father and paternal grandfather, the Followill family formed the Kings of Leon band in 2000 and added cousin Matthew to the group. Kings of Leon have toured across North America and the United Kingdom coinciding with the release of Youth and Young Manhood in summer 2003.In 2004 the Kings of Leon reunited with producer Ethan Johns and began work on their follow-up. Aha Shake Heartbreak was released in Europe later that year, and in the United States in February 2005. Kings of Leon followed in 2007 with the darker, more expansive Because Of The Times.Kings of Leon gave thanks to the opening band The Walkmen -- whose members all, but one, attended St. Albans School in D.C., calling them “one of our favorite bands.”


PHOTO STORY

Pitbull Brings Miami Crunk to Ibiza Nightclub

Photos by Alfredo Flores NBC 4 Washington's Around Town

Pitbull brought his mix of Miami bass, reggeaton, and crunk to the sold-out crowd at Ibiza nightclub in D.C. "Culo" was the track that received the biggest roar from the crowd, Pitbull proclaiming his love for the female posterior through song and gyrations.The overwhelming majority of Pitbull’s track record involves the booty, and various body parts of the fairer sex, but not that there’s anything wrong with that. During his concert, Pitbull revealed his latest project—the vibrant “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),” his first with the Ultra dance music record label.Dance music is a natural progression for Pitbull. His dance-friendly grooves have been a staple in the Miami nightclub scenes for well over a decade (not many MC’s—English or Spanish-speaking, and he’s both, can claim that).Pitbull was friendly with the audience—hugging females, high-fiving fellas, and even helping himself to a giant swig from a bottle of Grey Goose from one of the guys in the V.I.P. section to the left of the stage. Pitbull, a.k.a. "Mr. 305," was in good spirits throughout. During the chorus of “Toma” had the crowd sing along to “Oye Loca! Ven pa’ca, come here.”


PHOTO STORY

Fonseca Performs at the Black Cat

Photos by Alfredo Flores NBC 4 Washington's Around Town

Latin Grammy winner Fonseca recently performed at the Black Cat. The Colombian singer's style is a blend of vallenato and cumbia, two traditional and popular forms of Colombian music. Fonseca won a Latin Grammy for his hit song "Te Mando Flores" in 2006 and an MTV Latin America Tongue award for his video "Como me Mira" in the same year. See photos of the show at the Black Cat.