Loco for Diego Luna

Dirty Dancing Icons

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:50:27 GMT

So yeah, I watched a bunch of youtube vids of these two and just got into a mood for icon making for these two. Hope you like them. Comments are love!!

60x Diego Luna and Romala Garai//Javier and Katie

Teasers::

Link to My and My Friends Graphics Journal with the Rest

FINALLY!!! Back Online!

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:59:24 GMT

Hola todos! The website is back online! FINALLY!!! If you can't see it, refresh your page, or dump your cache.

Day 4

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:33:28 GMT

Hola todos! I don't even know if anyone is reading this LiveJournal, but I sure am finding it to be a very good outlet for me to blow off steam. It's day 4 of my website being down. I called StartLogic, my web host, again this morning. Each time I call, I get to talk to a new person and explain the problem my site is having all over again. It's like that movie Ground Hog Day. You know... repeat, repeat, repeat.

The StartLogic rep today said she could access my account with FTP just fine. So I said, "Oh, okay. Then please put the "contents" page back online." She could not. So the problem still persists. She did tell me that my ticket had been moved to the highest priroriety, "Catostrophic", and that they had it at the top of their list. Somthing about "catostophic" dosen't make me feel better.

I just went to look as some other pages of my site - the fourm, the gallery - as they have not had issues. But those pages aren't coming up now. It could be my lame connection at work, but who knows. And when I try to access my help ticket on StartLogic's site right now, it won't work. This just gets better and better. Like a bad rash.

I'm still looking for a new web host, but when I think I've found a good one, I read the customer reviews that say things like "avoid like the plague". Is that all that's out there? Just a bunch of mediocre web hosts. What has happened to this country? It's going to hell in a hand basket.

Okay, so now I'm rambling... When I get a chance (at home) I'll post some Diego stuff here.

Heat~

Site Still Down

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:06:47 GMT

Well, www.diegolunaloco.com is still down. Why am I not suprised! This is the latest email I received my StartLogic:

Dear Customer,

I am contacting you about your site. We are currently having a problem with our servers, please allow 12-24 hours before modifying your site any further. Any changes made to your account can result in a loss of data for that specific page. If after 24 hours you are still reporting the issue, please let me know.

Oh, the part about the data loss... yeah, that's why the contents page of my site is blank. Not to worry, I still have my entire website saved on my computer and backed up. So if these guys ever get their act together, I should be able to put back the missing info.

For now I'm posting in my forum and here on my livejournal. To access the forum, you have to be a member and register. Check it out, if you haven't yet!

For the time being, here is a video of young Diego talking about Mexican cinema. Thanks to HeartLuna for sharing this link with me!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uKfpbG3XKoU

I also made some captures from this video. Peep 'em out here!

WTF?!!!

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:47:53 GMT

Ahhhhh crap!! No otra vez! My web site http://www.diegolunaloco.com is screwed up again. I tried to upload (via FTP) the contents page and it wouldn't work. Now the whole page is blank.

Oh wait, it get's better! I just found this on my web host's site (StartLogic):

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing some technical issues with FTP. Our engineering team is working towards fixing the issue.

We regret the inconvenience this may have caused you. We'll update this message with any further developments.

Thank you. 06/20/08 at 14:11 ET

Pendejos, pendejos, pendejos!

Working

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:38:07 GMT

Hi ya! Well, the http://www.diegolunaloco.com site was only down for about 2-1/2 hours back on June 7th. Thankfully my web host got a clue and fixed it. But can I just say, Damn it I hate when that happens!!!

Moving on... Can anyone sugget some good video editing programs. I have Windows Media Maker, but it's not really doing what I want it to do. What I'd like to do is edit the "extras" from Dirty Dancing Havana Nights. Right now I have the files saved in MPG and WMV format, but they are HUGE! So any suggestions you all may have would be greatly welcome.

With that I leave you with these babies. Scans from the script book of Y tu mama tambien (that I won on eBay from a seller in Mexico).

diego + mexican actress icon batch

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:57:53 GMT

Hola newbie here. I made a batch of icons with Diego and another Mexican actresses I hope you like them
Ana Serradilla {1} // Ana de la Reguera {2-3} //Paola Nuñez 4-5} // Camila Sodi {6-8} // Martha Higareda {9} // Diego Luna {10-16} // Ximena Sariñana {17-20} + Camila Sodi Friends Only Banner

Teaser

{{more icons here}}

Site Temporarly Down

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:34:47 GMT

Hey Lunatics!

In case you have been trying to access http://www.diegolunaloco.com today and can't, it is because my web server is having some problems. This is what they told me...

"We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. Currently, we have an issue with our server. Hence, you are experiencing the issue with your Web site. Our highest levels of management are engaged and working with to get the issue resolved. The issue with the server will be resolved as soon as possible."

Ya think? How 'bout I get a discount on the fees they charge me for their services, or lack there of. Remind me to get a new web host. These guys suck!

Anywho... here's a pic of Diego (at age 22) to ease the pain.

Mister Lonely captures

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:54:33 GMT

Here are some captures of Diego Luna in the film Mister Lonely. In this scene all the impersonators are in a mud bath in Scotland.

Gatopardo Magazine April 2008 Issue

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:52:47 GMT

Solo Quiero Caminar

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:27:08 GMT

Photos from Diego's new movie "I Only Want to Walk", currently being filmed in Mexico City.

Dirty Dancing 2 icons

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:06:46 GMT

Just a batch of Havana Night Icons, please host on your own computer, but take what you like.

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Created with angelamaria's Icon Table Generator @ Bauble

Hope you like them!!

Night Buffalo captures

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:40:00 GMT

Mama mia!

Thu, 17 May 2007 15:11:40 GMT

+++Diego Luna
+++Gael Garcia Bernal
+++Y Tu Mama Tambien
+++Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh do period pieces! (hamlet, ceasar and cleopatra, that hamilton woman, the school for scandal and romeo and juliet)

Teasers:

HERE @ notley_abbey

Tue, 15 May 2007 17:48:53 GMT

Icons
11 Hanson & Hanson Related
14 Lyrics from Underneath & The Walk
5 Diego Luna

Banners
3 Banners (Hanson)

Headers
1 Header ( Isaac Hanson)

Teasers

+ Commets are love
+ Credit please
+ Not hotlink

Find the on my Journal

Deep magazine ~ May 2007

Sat, 05 May 2007 19:24:11 GMT

My friend Horte sent me these magazine scans.

Icons

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:14:14 GMT

So like I haven't updated the old LJ for some time. Figured I'd post some icons I made of our lovely Diego. Nothing fancy! I have limited icon making skills, but Diego's sweet face makes up for it.

Fic: 'Here, Now.'

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:58:27 GMT

Title: Here, Now.
Rating: (R 18+)
Film: Sólo Dios sabe/Só Deus Sabe
Time Period: During the early part of the film.
Summary: Rain forced the festival to end.

Disclaimer
All characters contained herein are the intellectual property of Carlos Bolado & Diane Weipert; I am not affiliated with nor endorsed by them.

( Fat, the rain pelted everything )

My Diego Luna Fan Site

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 04:16:02 GMT

Break out the bubbly! Announcing my new Diego Luna Fan Site!

Si eres loca para Diego Luna, mira mi web site nuevo... http://www.diegolunaloco.com/ Hablo un poco de español, así que tengo algunas cosas en español. Mi sitio tiene un foro, también. Debes registrarse para fijar al foro.

Thank you!

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 01:25:56 GMT

Yesterday’s poll has now been concluded and I would like to extend my gratitude to those who participated. The responses were varied and gave me what I needed for the feature. By the time I had to depart, yesterday, I already had a very good idea as to the direction of the feature and mulled it over during the course of the afternoon.

Again, thank you all very much. It was very appreciated and extremely helpful.

A poll on Mexican film.

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 02:06:38 GMT

Currently, there's a poll on Mexican film being run; it's not open for long, and the results might be interesting to say the least.

All results are anonymous and will be used for an article (for lack of a better word) regarding Mexican film.

(x-posted to diegolunaloco, _diegoluna & gaelgarciadaily.)

Diego inspires...

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 02:29:12 GMT

I was goofin' off again and made these!

Amex Commercial

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:47:44 GMT

Gracias a Horte. Diego's American Express commercial is out. You can view it at this link...

http://www.amexogilvy.com.mx/mlmc/

And bust out your magnifying glasses, here are some caps of the commercial.

Carlos Bolado Interview

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:52:12 GMT

Interview with Carlos Bolado, director of Solo Dios Sabe
FilmFestivalToday.com ~ 25 August 2006

FFT: What inspired the making of the film?
Carlos Bolado: The fascination that people have towards the culture and history of Brazil inspired me. As a teenager, my father Jorge Bolado, a fan of famous Brazilian writer Jorge Amado used to give me his books to read. While filming BAJO CALIFORNIA, I met a Brazilian film director and his producer in France. In 1999, at Sundance Film Festival premiere screening of BAJO CALIFORNIA they approached me and said “I want to produce a movie with you in Brazil”, and I said “of course”! At first, I had to learn the Portuguese language while writing the script. I decided to begin the story in San Diego, then Mexico (Salvador Vijiar, my father's hometown), and lastly in Brazil.

FFT: What has been the audience reaction of the New York Premiere film?
CB: As I sat in the theatre as part of the audience, the applause at the end of the film was a positive reaction that was communicated. The audience reacted to the emotions of love and grief when I expected them to. As a director, I wanted to convey these emotions in the film because in life, just in one day, you can experience these feelings.

FFT: How long did it take to make the film?
CB: It took five years to make the film. In 1999, I began writing the script and ended in 2001. In 2003, we began shooting the film and ended in 2005.

FFT: What was the visual style of the film?
CB: The film conveyed the passage of time, water and the colors of Oshun gold and yellow (Afro-Brazilian Goddess of fertility, sweet water and dance). Most scenes were filmed by the river because Dolores (Alice Braga) was the daughter of Oshun.

FFT: Did you have any input in the character role selection for actress Alice Braga?
CB: Yes, I began auditioning in Brazil and San Francisco. I received Alice credentials via email. She was very photogenic and perfect for the role Dolores.

FFT: Where was the location of the film shoot?
CB: Basically in three countries and five cities. San Diego, CA; Tijuana, Michoacan, Mexico City, Mexico; Sao Paulo and Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. The three languages were English, Spanish and Portuguese.

FFT: Given the unusual settings, what were the difficulties in making the film?
CB: The logistic of filming in three countries, the use of three languages and the finance. The budget was $3 million.

FFT: What film festivals was SOLO DIOS SABE introduced?
CB: In 2006, it premiered at Sundance Film Festival, Chicago Film Festival, New York International Latino Film Festival, Seattle Film Festival, Guadalajara Film Festival, Mexico; and San Sebastian Film Festival, Spain. FFT: Any interest from film distributors? In September 2006, it will be released in Mexico. In spring 2007, Palm Pictures http://www.palmpictures.com/ will release the film in the United States.

FFT: Carlos, when and what year were you born?
CB: 1964 in Vera Cruz and grew up in Mexico City, Mexico.

FFT: Where and what did you study?
CB: In the 1980's, I studied sociology at the International University and cinema at the School of Cinema. I began editing feature films, which included LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE.

FFT: At what point in your life did you become interested in the film industry?
CB: At the age 17. I basically grew up working in the film industry as the sound guy, boom guy, researcher and film editor. In my 30's, I moved to San Francisco, CA and I currently have a child.

FFT: What films have you directed/written and what is the total number of awards honored for each?
CB: In Mexico, BAJO CALIFORNIA received 7 Academy Awards and PROMISES was nominated for an academy award.

Por Dios!!!!

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 17:36:58 GMT

Hey chicas! I saw Solo Dios Sabe last night. Like the nerd that I am, I scanned the ticket. When we got to the theatre in LA, they didn't have my name on the will call list (computer glitch). The film was starting soon and my ticktet confirmation was in my car. We told the guy at will call we'd driven up from San Diego and he gave us our tickets. Then, rather than wait in the huge line outside, we got into the theatre early. All because my best friend had to pee. LOL Then we hid in the bathroom with two Mexicanas and snuck into the theatre early. It was so high school. But we're talking 'bout Diego here! (You know you'd do it too.)

The film was amazing! Can Diego look any more handsome? The film had some humorous parts where the audience laughed out loud. Great script and well executed acting and directing. I want to tell you all about the flick, but I don't want to spoil it either. After the film, Carlos Bolado (director) spoke to the audience. He said everything in English, then rapidemente en espanol. Diego was not in attendance, I'm sorry to say. But he could have gotten there by plane in the same 3 hellish hours it took us to drive. But seriously, seeing the film was reward enough. (I lie; Diego in person would have been better!) Oh, and Carlos said the film wouldn't be shown in US theatres until next year. April 07 maybe? He said it's because a film that's predominately Spanish and Portuguese won't go mainstream in the US. It's a shame because it is such a beautiful movie. And I think of all the crap English spoken films that get made and shown globally.