Karinna

This show was a good, short program on the WB. What a big step for Chicanas by Jackie Guerra. It is a shame that not many people were able to see this talented woman do such a great job on a television show. Not only was is it comical, but there weren't any Chicanos playing the janitor, the maid, or the seductress. Good job Jackie.

I recently saw this movie and wondered why I had never heard of it before. I love epic films and am disappointed that this film is being hidden from blockbuster attention. Elizabeth Taylor could have been another Scarlett O'Hara with her Southern wit and grace. James Dean does an excellent job as the underachiever who eventually achieves a lot of wealth (not to mention he was a cutie). Another reason I enjoyed this film so much was because it has positive and negative portrayals of Mexican-Americans. In the beginning, you see Jordan's rude comments about his maids and ranch hands. But then Jordan III, marries a smart, beautiful Mexican-American who is mistreated because of her ethnicity. It is rare that a film can show the hardships of Mexican-Americans without making a joke out of it. Giant is a great film (for politial and personal reasons).