Author: Gig Patta

Gig Patta

Gig Patta is a journalist and interviewer for LRM and Latino-Review since 2009. He was a writer for other entertainment sites in the past with Collider and IESB.net. He originally came from the world of print journalism with several years as a reporter with the San Diego Business Journal and California Review. He earned his MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management and BA in Economics from UC San Diego. Follow him on Instagram @gigpatta or Facebook @officialgigpatta.

Ronen Rubinstein and Mia Serafino On The Truth of Smiley Face Killers [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173628" align="alignnone" width="800"] Ronen Rubinstein and Mia Serafino star in serial killer film Smiley Face Killers[/caption] A string of accidental drownings along with “smiley face” graffiti nearby where the victims were found. Coincidence? Perhaps.

Patricia Vidal Delgado and Monica Betancourt on HBO Latino’s La Leyenda Negra [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173624" align="alignnone" width="800"] La Leyenda Negra[/caption] Many people don’t realize the life of Dreamers had to endure to stay in the United States. For hundreds of thousands of Dreamers, these young teens and adults

Alain Moussi on Martial Arts Action in Jiu Jitsu [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173617" align="alignnone" width="800"] Alain Moussi stars in Jiu Jitsu[/caption] Alain Moussi is certainly following the footsteps of many great martial arts actors before him like Jean-Claude Van Damme, Scott Adkins, Don Wilson, and Mark

Dana Nachman on Capturing Spirit of Xmas with Dear Santa Doc [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173573" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Dana Nachman directed Dear Santa documentary[/caption] This year may be a different kind of Christmas due to the pandemic. As human beings, we shouldn’t let the coronavirus beat us with our

Eduardo Cisneros On Writing Emotional Family Story with Half Brothers [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173568" align="alignnone" width="800"] Eduardo Cisneros wrote Half Brothers[/caption] Back in 2013, Eduardo Cisneros contributed to writing one of the best bilingual productions with Instructions Not Included with Guillermo Rios, Leticia Lopez Margalli, and Eugenio

Haskiri Velazquez Talks What Lies Below and Peacock’s Saved by the Bell [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173554" align="alignnone" width="1014"] Haskiri Velazquez[/caption] Haskiri Velazquez will soon be the household name that everyone will now. The young actress’s stardom shot up significantly after the reboot premiere of Saved by the Bell on

David Fleming on Composing Music With Hans Zimmer for Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173493" align="alignnone" width="800"] David Fleming composed the score with Hans Zimmer for Hillbilly Elegy that stars Glenn Close and Amy Adams.[/caption] David Fleming is certainly following the footsteps of famed composer Hans Zimmer. Hans

Joe Gantz Discusses Stem Cell Research in Ending Disease Documentary [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173449" align="alignnone" width="735"] Joe Gantz directed the four-part documentary Ending Disease[/caption] For the past few years and decades, scientists have vigorously raged war against diseases. The science community successfully made strides against smallpox, measles,

Mariana van Zeller Talks Underworld Journalism in NatGeo’s Trafficked [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_165648" align="alignnone" width="800"] Mariana van Zeller (L) observes Sinaloa Cartel gunsmiths as they work on their arsenal. (Credit: National Geographic/Muck Media)[/caption] Mariana van Zeller is one of the bravest journalists and documentarians working today.

Tyler Q. Rosen on Musician Thomas Muchimba ButtenshØn HIV Story in Doin’ My Drugs Doc [Exclusive Interview]

[caption id="attachment_173350" align="alignnone" width="800"] Tyler Q. Rosen directed Doin' My Drugs documentary about the musician Thomas Muchimba ButtenshØn.[/caption] Tyler Q. Rosen knew his musician friend Thomas Muchimba ButtenshØn was going to save the world. ButtenshoØn