Matt Cedeno Movies
A young man chasing his destiny finds there are plenty of things following him in this independent comedy drama. Harlan (Randy Spelling) is a musician who dreams of playing salsa music for a living; however, Latin music isn't a big thing in the small Wyoming town he's always called home, so he packs up his belongings and hits the highway for bright lights of Los Angeles, where his friend Caesar (Matt Cedeno) has promised him a spot on his couch and an audition with a band. Harlan stops for a bite to eat along the way and meets a guy named Jude (Jason Priestley), who unknown to Harlan has slipped a bag of purloined jewels in his car. Upon arrival in L.A., Harlan aces his audition with the band, but the mysterious disappearance of Caesar alarms both Harlan and Caesar's attractive lady friend Tuesday (Diora Baird). As it happens, a handful of gangsters led by the sexy but dangerous Riley (Carmen Electra) have learned that Jude's valuables are in Harlan's car, and they'll stop at nothing to get them back, including kidnapping Tuesday. Hot Tamale received its world premiere at the 2006 Newport Beach Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Randy Spelling, Diora Baird, (more)
Twenty-four hours before she is set to exchange vows with the man of her dreams, a flustered bride-to-be wakes up next to a complete stranger who claims to be her husband in this south-of-the-border romantic comedy starring Laura Prepon and Carrie Fisher. Melissa has been waiting her entire life to devote herself to just one man. Though all the plans are in place for a picture-perfect Mexican wedding, Melissa's lifelong dream suddenly turns into a waking nightmare when she awakens in a strange hotel bedroom next to starry-eyed Carlos - a handsome young local who claims that he and Melissa were impulsively married the evening before. With no memory of the nuptials and no intention of abandoning her husband-to-be, Melissa embarks on a frantic journey to get the marriage annulled and reach the chapel before the wedding party realizes she is missing. Unfortunately for Melissa, love-struck Carlos isn't willing to let his true love drift away without a fight. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Laura Prepon, Matt Cedeno, (more)
Jimmy Smits returned to the big screen after a career-reviving stint on the TV series NYPD Blue with this emotional drama about the difficult relationship between a father and his sons. Smits plays Arturo Ortega, a man with lifelong dreams of being a contender in professional boxing. While Arturo had the knowledge, drive, and ambition to be a champ, his career proved short-lived, and, after a brief fling with success, he's a forgotten man. However, Arturo has instilled his passion for boxing in his three sons, who grow up learning the fine art of prizefighting. All three boys begin competing in the ring, with Arturo as their manager and coach, but Johnny (Jon Seda) quickly shows so much promise that other managers and promoters want to take over his contract and put him on the fast track to the championship. Arturo feels betrayed when Johnny wants to work with another manager, while his other two sons resent Johnny for turning his back on his father and wish Arturo had the same belief in their talents in the ring. The debut feature from director Carlos Avila and screenwriter Phil Berger, Price of Glory also features Maria Del Mar, Ron Perlman, Paul Rodriguez, and Clifton Collins Jr.. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jimmy Smits, Jon Seda, (more)
