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Robert Rodriguez

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    March 25, 2010
  • Blogs

    May 6, 2010

    Robert Rodriguez Slices Up Arizona's Profiling Law in Machete Trailer

    Think Danny Trejo supports the boycott of AZ? I'm guessing, yes.Hollywood director Robert Rodriguez of Sin City and El Mariachi fame has dissected Arizona's new "papers please" legislation in the coolest way imaginable, producing what he calls an "illegal trailer" for his upcoming Mexploitation flic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2010

    May 6 In Blogs: Al Sharpton, Girls Gone Wild, Tattoos, and Jan Brewer

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Al Sharpton Wears "Los Suns" Jersey During March to Arizona Capitol Protesting SB 1070 ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 3, 2010

    (100) Days of Summer Films

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Al Sharpton Wears "Los Suns" Jersey During March to Arizona Capitol Protesting SB 1070 ... More >>

  • Film

    September 2, 2010

    Machete: When It's Not LOL Funny, Robert Rodriguez's Latest Is Downright Dull

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Al Sharpton Wears "Los Suns" Jersey During March to Arizona Capitol Protesting SB 1070 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Machete's Steven Seagal Is Joe Arpaio's Deputy Dawg

    Here's a tough one: Which is the fake lawman?Recently, someone e-mailed me asking if the aged, stone-faced action hero Steven Seagal, who stars in Robert Rodriguez's Mexican-immigration revenge flick Machete as a badass drug lord, was one of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's "special deputies." You know, like Lo ... More >>

  • Film

    December 30, 2010

    The Village Voice's J. Hoberman Unveils His Favorite Films of 2010

    Here's a tough one: Which is the fake lawman?Recently, someone e-mailed me asking if the aged, stone-faced action hero Steven Seagal, who stars in Robert Rodriguez's Mexican-immigration revenge flick Machete as a badass drug lord, was one of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's "special deputies." You know, like Lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    DeVotchKa at Marquee Theatre Last Night

    Maria VassettDeVotchKa performs at Marquee Theatre.​DeVotchKaMarquee TheatreSunday, March 13Considering how many indie-centric shows took place around The Valley last night it wasn't a big surprise to find a smallish crowd at the Marquee Theater for DeVotchKa. It was a decent showing, but far fro ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 2, 2011

    Summer Guide: Movies

    Maria VassettDeVotchKa performs at Marquee Theatre.​DeVotchKaMarquee TheatreSunday, March 13Considering how many indie-centric shows took place around The Valley last night it wasn't a big surprise to find a smallish crowd at the Marquee Theater for DeVotchKa. It was a decent showing, but far fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    The Sunset Rider and the Skeleton Army Explain "Elenore"

    The Sunset Rider and the Skeleton Army​Local rock band The Sunset Rider and the Skeleton Army are sparing no expense at their show at Tempe's The Sail Inn this Friday, February 3. The band is hosting their 2nd Annual Rock n' Roll Circus, complete with a packed line-up full of music plus sideshow p ... More >>

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