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by Molly McCall
Thu, May 03, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

With Nuevo-Edge, art and culture e-zine Flavorpill presents a new venture focusing on "the vibrant, progressive contemporary culture of Mexico" as found throughout the U.S. Sections targeting New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Austin serve up brief reviews of screen and stage performances just waiting for you to slip into the audience. Don't expect a crew of mass-produced sombreros, though. Recent listings highlighted such diverse fare as "a clutch of DJs spinning dirty electro and crunked-out mariachi remixes" in S.F., a Latin-jazz showcase group in Austin, and "hometown funk heroes" Ozomatli and contemporary printmaker Artemio Rodríguez in L.A. We also liked the brief overview of the "golden age of cinema" currently unfolding south of the border. Brand spanking new, the site has yet to prove itself over the long haul. But so far, the Nuevo-Edge is certainly living up to its name.
by Molly McCall
Mon, June 26, 2006, 3:00 am PDT

The border between the U.S. and Mexico is 2,000 miles long, and its significance, its protection, and its porousness have never been more hotly debated. In an attempt to see and understand the towns and people who populate this dividing line, two reporters from The Star-Telegram, photojournalist Tom Pennington and Austin bureau chief Jay Root, traveled the border's length. From Boca Chica, Texas to Tijuana, Mexico, the two men followed border agents, patrolled with a Minuteman, and sought the smuggler's perspective. They paid an emergency visit to a Mexican border dentist, toured an artists' community, dropped in on the only casino in Texas, and investigated the home of the nacho. Then they pulled it all together in an extraordinary online feature that draws on articles, photos, video, and interactive maps to convey the diversity, and dangers, of the dividing line.
by Jill Robinson
Thu, June 01, 2006, 3:00 am PDT

Sometimes it's difficult to see the poetry in everyday life. A child contemplating his surroundings can be more interesting if we stop and really look. A bunch of hastily discarded boots may appear beautiful against a painted background. And a bus driver might flash an enchanting smile. All are part of Raul Gutierrez's personal projects. Although the name of the site refers to the photographer himself rather than his subjects, photos of Mexico can, indeed, be found here. And if daily life seems beautiful to you only from far away, like Kashgar children jumping rope, a father and his sons, or milagros for sale, try focusing a little closer to home.
by David Price
Mon, April 10, 2006, 3:00 am PDT

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia granted every surfer's dream to the Malloy bros: carte blanche to travel the West Coast for 30 days. And dude, the desolate roads, veg-powered trucks, and egg burritos that ensued created one epic road trip. Beginning in Oregon, the crew climbed the Monkey at Smith Rocks and snowboarded with surfing legend Gerry Lopez on Mt. Bachelor. In California, the fearless travelers surfed under the Golden Gate Bridge and through other fabled secret spots peppered down the Golden State's coast. Once across the border in Baja, they settled into Camp Perfecto and spent a week playing with dogs, hanging out with organic farmers, and, you guessed it, surfing.
Sun, November 20, 2005, 3:00 am PST

The premise is simple: Distribute disposable cameras to migrants attempting to illegally cross the U.S.–Mexican border and to U.S. civilians who spend their free time actively looking for them. Enclose a self-addressed envelope and incentive offers (gas cards, retail discount offers), and post the results. The migrant photographs are sobering: men hopping fences, riding trucks, sleeping in the desert. The images from the volunteer border watchers, or "minutemen," are equally grim; most feature middle-aged Caucasian men surrounded by lots of automotive and surveillance equipment. Created by an advertising exec, an investment banker, and a Rhodes Scholar, the project aims to put a face on the tangled politics of the border. It succeeds. If it all gets a little too heavy, you may want to check out the ostrich music video on the short films page.


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