Woman on top Aug 23, 2008
Other films followed: Stuck On You, Once Upon A Time In Mexico, the romantic comedy Hitch, starring opposite Will Smith, and James Gray's We Own The Night, with Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg. Thanks to movies such as Exit Wounds, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Ghost Rider, where she decapitates a demon with a blast from a shotgun, Mendes began to be seen as that most suspect of things - a guy's girl, someone who stars principally in films for, and about, dudes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Trilogy Copouts Jul 26, 2008
Once Upon a Time in Mexico , clearly an effort to reign in his previous two films into a Sergio Leone-style Good, The Bad and The Ugly statement. The film returned to the same ground once again, only with an even bigger budget and bigger star in Johnny Depp. (Suite101.com)
Salma Hayek Ends Engagement Jul 19, 2008
Hayek, 41, was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for "Frida," and has starred in such films as "Desperado," "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," "Dogma" and most recently, "Across the Universe.". She also is the executive producer of the sitcom "Ugly Betty.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Take a Vacation to Relive Your Favorite Movie Moments Jul 16, 2008
Local director Robert Rodriguez filmed "Sin City" inside his Austin studio, and Austin hotspots are depicted in a variety of popular movies, including the cult favorite, "Dazed and Confused." The politically charged "Courage Under Fire" includes shots from Austin's state capitol building, while another popular filming locale, the University of Texas, has been home to several films, including "The Life of David Gale," "Road Trip" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico.". San Francisco, Calif. (Pekin Times, IL)
GTA: The Movie May 2, 2008
Our first thought for GTA director was Sin City and Once Upon a Time in Mexico filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. But upon further reflection we decided to go with Rodriguez's cinematic soul brother Quentin Tarantino. (IGN FilmForce)
Lewis: The ACTION 5! Apr 17, 2008
" Jim Henson's greatest creations graced the TV in my Grandma's kitchen every week as my dad and I would sit side by side hanging on every puppety word. After one classic film ("The Muppet Movie," solidly in my top 50 films of all time), some less-than-great movies and the '80s "Muppet Babies" cartoon, Henson's fuzzy friends went dormant (save for an OK '90s TV reboot). Well, according to a recent interview in Entertainment Weekly, "How I Met Your Mother" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" star... (Athens Banner-Herald)
THE SPIRIT's Frank Miller and Eva Mendes in Conversation with MTV News' Kurt Loder at New York Comic Con Mar 29, 2008
Eva Mendes can be seen in films including Training Day, Once Upon A Time in Mexico, Hitch, We Own The Night, Ghost Rider, and this falls The Women. She plays Sand Saref in the new film. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Orbitz Invites Travelers to Hit on 21! Mar 20, 2008
The politically charged Courage Under Fire includes shots from Austin's state capitol building, while another popular filming locale, the University of Texas, has been home to several films, including The Life of David Gale, Road Trip and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Waggener Hall on the UT campus, Metro Espresso Bar, and Cain and Abels have also been prominently featured on the big screen. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Xenon Pictures Announces the Release of the Feature Film Guadalupe on DVD, January 8, 2008 Dec 11, 2007
Directed by Santiago Parra, the film features a popular cast of actors that includes Angelica Aragon (Pickin' Up the Pieces, La Mujer de Mi Hermano), Pedro Armendariz, Jr. (Once Upon a Time in Mexico), Jose Carlos Ruiz (Mariana de la Noche), Eric del Castillo (Huracan), Ivana Mino, Aleix Albareda, Fabian Robles, Gemma Guilemany, and introduces Sandra Estil as the Virgin of Guadalupe. The popular Mexican actress-singer Lucero performed the end-title song "Lupita.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rourke is New Wrestler Nov 13, 2007
Rourke in Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Reviews. (IGN)
Bad idea...| Oct 26, 2007
Looking back, Eva Mendes can't help thinking that she missed out in 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico' when she snogged Depp on screen. "All of my screen kisses have been the best," said Mendes recently in a breath-taking display of 'I so love everything' celeb gushing. (iAfrica.com)
Kardashian gets classy in Playboy Oct 23, 2007
Even though shes enjoyed a number of juicy lip-locks on-screen, reports Eva didnt make the most of her moment with Johnny Depp in Once Upon a Time in Mexico. All of my screen kisses were the best, though I regret not kissing Johnny for longer. (MSNBC -- News)
'Hell's Kitchen' turns up the heat Sep 7, 2007
5 million and an 11% share, with Five's showing of film Once Upon a Time in Mexico averaged 1. 1 million viewers and a 6% share over two hours from 9pm. (Digital Spy)
'Shoot 'Em Up' Sep 7, 2007
Instead, it's his Grindhouse partner, Robert Rodriguez, who's the reigning champ of cinematic excess for its own sake, with Once Upon a Time in Mexico and Sin City standing as masterpieces of style. In contrast, what little style Shoot 'Em Up has comes in the form of unobtrusive echoes - slow-mo close-ups subtler than The Matrix, prop combat less slapstick than Jackie Chan. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The week's best films Sep 4, 2007
Once Upon A Time In Mexico. (Robert Rodriguez, 2003) 9pm, Five. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Best film so far this year? 'Zodiac' Jun 24, 2007
30-day news archives. "The Namesake" spends a good deal of time delving into Indian culture, and because of that it is presented in Bengali and Hindi as well as English. (Florida Today)
Sex symbol me? I don't think I have got those qualities Jun 14, 2007
"Singing isn't the only glamorous role he's taken on. Enrique starred alongside Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Johnny Depp in the Robert Rodriguez film Once Upon A Time In Mexico, in which he played the foul-mouthed gun-wielding Lorenzo.In 2007, he had a cameo role in the TV comedy Two And A Half Men. He also played the part of an evil Roman emperor in a TV commercial for Pepsi, which sponsored his last world tour, alongside Britney Spears, Beyonc and Pink. Despite his celebrity background,... (Belfast Telegraph)
'Grindhouse' Film is trashy but entertaining Apr 13, 2007
" After all, it's not even a movie at all but two separate films, "Planet Terror" and "Death Proof," strung together in a double-feature homage to the ultra-violent, sexually explicit grindhouse flicks of yesteryear that played in the dingy back alleys of America's big cities.Taking us on this wild ride of grungy schlock are directors Robert Rodriguez ("Sin City," "Once Upon a Time in Mexico") and Quentin Tarantino ("Pulp Fiction," "Kill Bill"), both well-known connoisseurs of obscure... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Double feature, double fun Apr 12, 2007
( Once Upon a Time in Mexico with Johnny Depp completed Rodriguez s trilogy). So it was a surreal bit of kismet to have found myself rolling through the set of a Tarantino picture on Highway 246 last December, in between the shooting of a high-speed action sequence for the new Tarantino/Rodriguez double feature Grindhouse. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Duo pay tribute to Z-grade cinema Apr 11, 2007
Although the violent Grindhouse content would have most studios running for the hills, Bob Weinstein's Dimension label has enjoyed tremendous success with Rodriguez in the past on films including 2001's Spy Kids, 2003's Once Upon a Time in Mexico and, most recently, Sin City, a cutting-edge, black-and-white adaptation of the ultraviolent Frank Miller graphic novel. Similarly, Harvey Weinstein's relationship with Tarantino stretches back to the earliest years of his career, when the former video... (Tonight)
Weinsteins ready for 'Grindhouse' Mar 30, 2007
Since Bob Weinstein backed Rodriguez on "From Dusk til Dawn," the prolific filmmaker's movies for Dimension have grossed almost $900 million worldwide, including the finale of the "El Mariachi" trilogy, "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," the "Spy Kids" trilogy and the stylized digital gamble "Sin City." (Now that Zack Snyder's adaptation of another Frank Miller novel, "300," is a global smash, stars are lining up to be part of"Sin City 2."). Still, "Grindhouse" tested the relationships between the... (Variety)
Depp is linked to Sin City sequel Mar 28, 2007
Banderas worked with Rodriguez on the 'Spy Kids' films, 'Desperado' and 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico'; Depp also starred in 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico. The second 'Sin City' movie will see Rosario Dawson, Clive Owen and Jessica Alba reprise their roles from the first film. (RTE.ie)
Depp, Banderas To Call 'Sin City' Home? Rodriguez, Dawson Talk Sequels Mar 27, 2007
"He was interested in doing the Jackie Boy character that Benicio [del Toro] played [in the first one], but he was doing that movie 'Libertine' in Europe and it just kept getting pushed and delayed and went right through our shooting schedule," Rodriquez said of the actor he directed in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." "But there is a better role for him in ['Hell and Back']. I kept going, 'Gosh, Jackie Boy is a small part, he could be really good [as Wallace].' When he wasn't available, I thought... (VHI.com -- Music News)
"Blind Gunman" Movies Mar 12, 2007
Rodriguez on revisiting the Once Upon a Time in Mexico character ... Typically not one to hold secrets back, the filmmaker let loose on a potential franchise he's always thought about one that would focus on Johnny Depp's "Blind Gunman" character from the Once Upon a Time in Mexico ... "I thought I could do two trilogies, but with only five movies because you could go El Mariachi, Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. But then Once Upon a Time in Mexico is the first one in series with the... (IGN FilmForce)
Grindhouse Spin-Off Mar 12, 2007
Rodriguez on revisiting the Once Upon a Time in Mexico character. Connections for Grindhouse. (IGN FilmForce)
SXSW 07: Grindhouse Revealed! : Rodriguez lets loose on the sig... Mar 12, 2007
IGN: SXSW 07: Grindhouse Revealed. Lean back and watch (or ). (IGN FilmForce)
Viva Eva - one gutsy, cool chick Feb 19, 2007
In 2003 she starred in three high-profile movies with big stars - Denzel Washington (Out Of Time), Johnny Depp (Once Upon A Time In Mexico) and Matt Damon (Stuck On You). "Four years ago when I had a few big films coming out I took Mum to the premiere and sent the limo to her place to pick her up. When I got in the car she was crying and I was like, "No Mum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cheech Marin Gets Cheeky Jan 18, 2007
He appeared in Desperado with Antonio Banderas, From Dusk Till Dawn with George Clooney and Once Upon a Time in Mexico with Johnny Depp, and provided the voice of characters in Disney's Oliver ny, The Lion King and Cars. "I started having kids and it was a natural progression," Marin said. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Salma Hayek to announce Oscar nominees Jan 18, 2007
Hayek was nominated for Best Actress in 2002 for her portrayal of artist Frida Kahlo in "Frida." Hayek's other films include "Ask the Dust," "After the Sunset," "Once upon a Time in Mexico," "Dogma" and "Fools Rush In." The Academy Awards will be presented Feb. 25 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood in ceremonies to be televised live on ABC.. . (Washington Times, DC)
Jet Li Goes Out With a Bang Sep 27, 2006
Yet the esthetics and dynamism of Hong Kong action flicks -- the wire work, the acrobatic fighting styles, the mythology -- is in the bloodstream of films by the Wachowski Brothers ("The Matrix"), Quentin Tarantino ("Kill Bill") and Robert Rodriguez ("Once Upon a Time in Mexico," "Sin City"), not to mention Ang Lee's crossover Oscar-winner, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.". "(Hollywood) did a lot of research, for their big action formula," says Li, who's co-starred in mainstream thrillers like... (The Ledger)
Martial-arts star Jet Li goes out with one last slam-bang Sep 20, 2006
Yet the esthetics and dynamism of Hong Kong action flicks - the wire work, the acrobatic fighting styles, the mythology - is in the bloodstream of films by the Wachowski Brothers (The Matrix), Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill) and Robert Rodriguez (Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Sin City), not to mention Ang Lee's crossover Oscar-winner, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. "(Hollywood) did a lot of research, for their big action formula," says Li, who's co-starred in mainstream thrillers like Unleashed,... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
• Testimony turns to video in Rodriguez trial Aug 18, 2006
Rodriguez told agents the movie he saw was "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," which he said was about shooting and drugs ... They said "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" was not playing that day, though it had been in theaters earlier. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Agent to Rodriguez: 'The case is closing in on you' Aug 17, 2006
When first asked what movie he saw, Rodriguez said, "The one that just came out." He then told agents it was "Once Upon a Time in Mexico.". Investigators later determined that movie was not playing in Grand Forks that day. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Johnny Depp plays it his way Jun 26, 2006
" Depp, of course, wasn't fired, and his wobbly buccaneer, Jack Sparrow (inspired by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards), launched the movie to a worldwide gross of $653.9 million. Then came the best-actor Oscar nomination and an order for two back-to-back sequels. (The third Pirates movie, which is still shooting, arrives next summer.) Among certain audiences, Depp always had a degree of loyalty, but suddenly his appeal was much broader. It was no longer just the gothically inclined who... (USA Today)
Out of the 'Dust': Salma Hayek approaches life with intensity Mar 25, 2006
Hayek still stays in touch with Rodriguez, with whom she's also worked in Four Rooms, From Dusk Till Dawn, The Faculty, Spy Kids 3-D and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. I have a sense of loyalty,'' she said of Rodriguez and his producer-wife, Elizabeth Avellan. (Miami Herald)
