Carlos Avila
@echoparkvato.bsky.social
Writer / Director. Grimm, Cold Case, Tales of Masked Men, Foto-Novelas, Price of Glory, The Kill Floor. Soon: Last Band Standing. Peru / Mexico. Echo Park, CA raised. Proud immigrant.
www.carlosaviladirector.com
www.carlosaviladirector.com
What a beautiful movie! Don’t miss it. A.I. can’t do that.
December 18, 2025 at 5:29 AM
What a beautiful movie! Don’t miss it. A.I. can’t do that.
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MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
😢🙏🏼💔
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of the genre-defying, Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, has died. He was 60.
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60. He was battling colon cancer and later leptomeningeal disease, a rare complication when cancer spreads to membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
😢🙏🏼💔
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If Republicans were proud of/confident about their record - and didn’t fear the voters - they wouldn’t have to do these awful gerrymanders that attack our democracy.
They know they have nothing to run on. They’re scared.
They know they have nothing to run on. They’re scared.
Live updates: North Carolina lawmakers approve map adding a GOP House seat
North Carolina lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a revised U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump, intended to help Republicans win another seat in the 2026 elections.
apnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If Republicans were proud of/confident about their record - and didn’t fear the voters - they wouldn’t have to do these awful gerrymanders that attack our democracy.
They know they have nothing to run on. They’re scared.
They know they have nothing to run on. They’re scared.
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"Today marks day 15 of the Republican shutdown — a shutdown that Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson started so they could pass through a massive price hike on the American people." - @robinkelly.house.gov
October 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
"Today marks day 15 of the Republican shutdown — a shutdown that Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson started so they could pass through a massive price hike on the American people." - @robinkelly.house.gov
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Diane Keaton:
youtu.be/fQseNfavHJA
youtu.be/fQseNfavHJA
Diane Keaton Accepts the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award
YouTube video by American Film Institute
youtu.be
October 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Diane Keaton:
youtu.be/fQseNfavHJA
youtu.be/fQseNfavHJA
The powerful documentary, American Sons screened last night in L.A.. It follows young Marines & their tours of duty in Afghanistan & also through to their post military lives. Congrats to Producers Laura Varela, Fernando Cano and Director/Producer Andrew Gonzalez. The film is playing at festivals.
October 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The powerful documentary, American Sons screened last night in L.A.. It follows young Marines & their tours of duty in Afghanistan & also through to their post military lives. Congrats to Producers Laura Varela, Fernando Cano and Director/Producer Andrew Gonzalez. The film is playing at festivals.
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Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
(Published June)
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
(Published June)
Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations
A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics requirem...
www.propublica.org
October 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
(Published June)
She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.
(Published June)
Latina Equal Pay Day 2025! Let’s pay them what they’re worth. ✊🏽🔥❤️
#latinaequalpayday
#latinaequalpayday2025
#latinaequalpayday
#latinaequalpayday2025
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Latina Equal Pay Day 2025! Let’s pay them what they’re worth. ✊🏽🔥❤️
#latinaequalpayday
#latinaequalpayday2025
#latinaequalpayday
#latinaequalpayday2025
I love Portland. SO ridiculous that this is happening.
October 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I love Portland. SO ridiculous that this is happening.
Be sure to see ‘Frankenstein’ from modern master Guillermo Del Toro when it hits theaters. A beautiful reinterpretation of the classic story. We were able to attend the Los Angeles premiere last night. @kristenklopez.bsky.social, lovely to meet you!
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Be sure to see ‘Frankenstein’ from modern master Guillermo Del Toro when it hits theaters. A beautiful reinterpretation of the classic story. We were able to attend the Los Angeles premiere last night. @kristenklopez.bsky.social, lovely to meet you!
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“No one can ever take away or erase our mark.” — Bad Bunny, during his SNL opening monologue.
Latinos have built this country, opened doors, and shaped its future. Their contributions aren’t just part of America’s story — they are America’s story.
Latinos have built this country, opened doors, and shaped its future. Their contributions aren’t just part of America’s story — they are America’s story.
October 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“No one can ever take away or erase our mark.” — Bad Bunny, during his SNL opening monologue.
Latinos have built this country, opened doors, and shaped its future. Their contributions aren’t just part of America’s story — they are America’s story.
Latinos have built this country, opened doors, and shaped its future. Their contributions aren’t just part of America’s story — they are America’s story.
This was hilarious and poignant. Cristela is a wonderful storyteller and performer. Just dropped on Netflix. Brava!
#cristelaalonzo
#cristelaalonzo
September 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This was hilarious and poignant. Cristela is a wonderful storyteller and performer. Just dropped on Netflix. Brava!
#cristelaalonzo
#cristelaalonzo
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EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
www.msnbc.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
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Remember that every authoritarian action Trump is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but the reality is that he's operating from a place of weakness.
He feigns strength, but the reality is that he's operating from a place of weakness.
September 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Remember that every authoritarian action Trump is taking must be understood against the backdrop of his declining popularity.
He feigns strength, but the reality is that he's operating from a place of weakness.
He feigns strength, but the reality is that he's operating from a place of weakness.
❤️🙏🏼🥺
Just gonna pretend the flags at half mast are for Robert Redford
September 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
❤️🙏🏼🥺
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Trump murdered 11 civilians, whether they were involved in organized crime or not, doesn't take away their human rights. Trump murdered those people and released the video to boast about it. It's not law enforcement or legal military action, it is simply premeditated murder.
September 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Trump murdered 11 civilians, whether they were involved in organized crime or not, doesn't take away their human rights. Trump murdered those people and released the video to boast about it. It's not law enforcement or legal military action, it is simply premeditated murder.
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#LaborDay is a time to remind ourselves of the importance of solidarity — that progress comes when people recognize that we need each other and organize together.
We offer free lessons on labor history #FreedomtoLearn ⬇️
Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
www.zinnedproject.org/news/labor-h...
We offer free lessons on labor history #FreedomtoLearn ⬇️
Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
www.zinnedproject.org/news/labor-h...
Labor History Censored on Labor Day
Lessons, books, articles, films, and upcoming events on labor history.
www.zinnedproject.org
September 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#LaborDay is a time to remind ourselves of the importance of solidarity — that progress comes when people recognize that we need each other and organize together.
We offer free lessons on labor history #FreedomtoLearn ⬇️
Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
www.zinnedproject.org/news/labor-h...
We offer free lessons on labor history #FreedomtoLearn ⬇️
Art by @rlmartstudio.bsky.social
www.zinnedproject.org/news/labor-h...
Remembering slain L.A.Times journalist Ruben Salazar who once said, ‘They don’t want the press to rock the boat. And I think it’s the press’s obligation to rock the boat.’
#rubensalazar
#freepress
#rubensalazar
#freepress
August 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Remembering slain L.A.Times journalist Ruben Salazar who once said, ‘They don’t want the press to rock the boat. And I think it’s the press’s obligation to rock the boat.’
#rubensalazar
#freepress
#rubensalazar
#freepress
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The White House is launching a review of Smithsonian museums to ensure alignment with President Trump’s view of American history.
Authoritarians know that if they can convince us our country has never been wrong, they can make us believe our ruler is always right.
Be warned.
Authoritarians know that if they can convince us our country has never been wrong, they can make us believe our ruler is always right.
Be warned.
Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?
Robert Reich
youtu.be
August 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The White House is launching a review of Smithsonian museums to ensure alignment with President Trump’s view of American history.
Authoritarians know that if they can convince us our country has never been wrong, they can make us believe our ruler is always right.
Be warned.
Authoritarians know that if they can convince us our country has never been wrong, they can make us believe our ruler is always right.
Be warned.
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💰 The New Yorker puts a number on it—
$3.4 billion
That’s how much Trump & his family have profited from his presidency, estimates David Kirkpatrick.
(Mentions my reporting too.)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
$3.4 billion
That’s how much Trump & his family have profited from his presidency, estimates David Kirkpatrick.
(Mentions my reporting too.)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency?
A comprehensive estimate of how much Trump and his family are making, from hotel mega-deals to crypto schemes, has been elusive—until now.
www.newyorker.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
💰 The New Yorker puts a number on it—
$3.4 billion
That’s how much Trump & his family have profited from his presidency, estimates David Kirkpatrick.
(Mentions my reporting too.)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
$3.4 billion
That’s how much Trump & his family have profited from his presidency, estimates David Kirkpatrick.
(Mentions my reporting too.)
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
August 11, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Tonight. Los Angeles music! 🎸🔥
August 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Tonight. Los Angeles music! 🎸🔥