Ernesto Aguilar

Right Seizes on “Machete” as Race War Film, Misses the Point of Movies

Ernesto Aguilar — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:11:49 +0000

When I first wrote about the new Robert Rodriguez film Machete, I remarked about how the film’s subtext of Mexican vengeance against white racism was sure to infuriate the right wing. Don’t say I didn’t tell you so. Now they’re claiming Danny Trejo and the actress who played Dark Angel (Jessica Alba) on television are [...]

Monday: Linda Chavez-Thompson Fundraiser in Houston

Ernesto Aguilar — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:47:54 +0000

A reception for Linda Chavez-Thompson, the Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor, is scheduled on Monday, September 13, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Communications Workers of America Local 6222 Union Hall, 1730 Jefferson St. Houston, Texas 77003. There are no contribution limits for legislative races in Texas for individuals, partnerships, PACs, LLCs and PCs. Donations cannot be accepted [...]

“Machete” and White Fears of A Mexican Reconquista (Reconquest)

Ernesto Aguilar — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:00:13 +0000

Given last weekend’s Glenn Beck rally (one referred to by friend Jed Brandt as “funeral for [the] white republic”) and the ongoing anti-immigrant political climate, it’s fascinating to see a theatrical release like Robert Rodriguez’s Machete out this week. The movie, starring Danny Trejo, combines Hollywood action, outlandish cameos (Lindsay Lohan as a nun, Cheech [...]

Public Radio Capital: The Story Behind KTRU’s Quiet Undertaker

Ernesto Aguilar — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:49 +0000

Among the tufts of public-relations cotton candy Rice University and the University of Houston are peddling at the premature funeral for KTRU is a reference to an organization called Public Radio Capital. PRC, according to KUHF, helped broker the deal between Rice and UH. What is Public Radio Capital? Its website makes PRC sound like a group helping [...]

Clergy, Gangsters, Cops & Terrorists: Of Real Criminals and Federal Cases

Ernesto Aguilar — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:30:36 +0000

A story out of Chicago that some media are predictably spinning as preachers supporting terrorism has intriguing political implications. Gang leaders in the Midwest city held a press conference to denounce law enforcement public-relations campaigns aimed at them. They allege police are intimidating them by threatening members with federal racketeering/RICO charges in an effort to [...]