Sony wants to remake ‘La Bamba’. The original movie was released in 1987. ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ writer José Rivera will work on the new script. Though it might better be remembered for its ...

Has the well really run so completely dry? Are there no interesting musicians left to explore? How in the world are we getting another version of La Bamba before we even make any headway on the ...

Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. Gena Rowlands died Wednesday at age 94, following her family’s announcement earlier this ...

One of the most popular movies from the 1980s is reportedly in development for a remake. "La Bamba" was released in 1987 and is a biopic about the life Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ritchie Valens.

Chicano playwright, screenwriter and director Luis Valdez was honored in El Paso at the Plaza Classic Film Festival. He shared stories about the making of "La Bamba." He discussed the film’s creation, ...

Chicano film legend Luis Valdez talks of 'La Bamba' at the Plaza Theatre in El Paso Luis Valdez, Chicano film director, visited El Paso for a screening of his movie "La Bamba" at the Plaza Classic ...