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tube talk don't miss- be a critic Party and learn at same time Sign up for '28 Days' Watch video I niSiUi fj a IS Friday is Cinco de Mayo and many revelers will be toasting the occasion with huge salt-rimmed glasses of mar-garitas. You may do that, too, as long as you do something else first: Plant yourself in front of the tube to watch Americanos: Latino Life in the United States. This 90-minute HBO presentation airs at 4:30 p.m. and offers an entertaining and educational perspective on Latino heritage with a "day-in-the-life" peek at several Latino-Americans from around the country. Creator Edward James Olmos stepped away from acting duties long enough to gather some stories to share, including a Chicano Elvis impersonator, a low- Everyone" dates the demise of our neighborhood from the suicides of the Lisbon girls.

People saw their clairvoyance in the wiped-out elms, the harsh sunlight and the continuing decline of our auto industry Giovanni Ribisi in The Virgin Suicides what does it mean? Treatment An abridged script; longer than a synopsis. It consists of a summary of each major scene of a proposed movie and descriptions of the significant characters. It may include snippets of dialogue. While a complete script is around 100 pages, a treatment is closer to 10. As video queen of the '80s and '90s, bet the house that Madonna will show up in VHl's documentary.

VH1 tracks 25 years of art form 28 Days "Rehab films: Ordinary and played out. That's what I thought until I saw 28 Days. This film is new and different and fun. Of course, it's filled with the usual oddball characters always present in treatment hospitals, but they're not over the top. Of course, there's a romantic subplot, but it's unexpected and sweet and it doesn't take away from the focus of the film.

refreshing. "Wonderful performances all around, especially Sandra Bullock. She holds the film together with her usual charisma and talent and flexes more of her acting chops. If you're looking to go to a movie to laugh out loud and to be touched, definitely see 28Days" Sara Quinones, Tempe Frequency "Frequency was a good movie (seen at an advance screening). The story line was interesting and the acting good.

It makes you think about "what would you do if the same thing happened to you." It also showed how one small event could have major consequences. "Frequency had it all: Action, romance, comedy, and suspense. It is too intense for little children but anyone over 12 would enjoy it. The best part is at the end. See Frequency now, don't wait for the video." Brian, Peoria a.

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If that's the case, don't tune in to ABC's Fourth Annual Celebrity Weddings: In Style because you'll just get depressed. This one-hour special airs at 7 p.m. on Monday and spotlights such starlets as Celine Dion, Jenny McCarthy, Vanessa Williams and Ra-quel Welch as they prepare for their big day. In this world, the little "extras" are done much differently. For example, guests were treated to mini boxes of petit fours (didn't you know cake slices are pewter power stones, personalized place mats, party bags and snow globes.

It's fun fare for anyone who digs seeing how the other half lives. For the rest of you, stick with local bridal fairs. It's much more down to earth. Reach the reporter at Kathy.Murillo ArizonaRepublic.com or (602) 444-8618. ,17 HBO Legendary musician Tito Puente gets airtime in a Latino documentary.

rider car show, taco shop poets, a Border Patrol agent, a doctor, student and a few others. Separate, their tales are amusing. Combined, they are intriguing. Watching Americanos may not help little Elian's case, but the documentary is certainly a good subject for a toast of tequila shots. Kathy Cano-Murillo don't bother.

At). SUl Jason London, playing a guy named Jason, battles TV boredom. make it through the first night of snoozer buildup (bring on the monsters Bottom line: These 2000 special effects can't top 1963's technologically challenged version. Jason and the Argonauts airs Sunday and Monday at 8 p.m. on KPNX (Channel 12).

Kathy Cano-Murillo NBC point and By Kathy Cano-Murillo The Arizona Republic Video vanguard Chrissie Hynde once said, "If I could change the music industry, I would do away with the music video and let each song stand on its own Try pitching that idea to Madonna. If it weren't for video, no one would have cared if she were like a virgin or anything else. VH1 explores music video in Video Killed the Radio Star. The four-hour documentary premieres at 8 p.m. on Monday, celebrating this art form's 25th birthday.

Everyone who is anyone has an opinion on the subject. Over the next four weeks we'll hear from Will Smith, John Landis, David Byrne, Bono, Sugar Ray and, who knows, maybe even Chrissie Hynde. Toothy anniversary Seeing Jaws on network television is no big deal except that it reminds us why we shouldn't go swimming naked. However, ABC (Channel 15) has good reason to broadcast Spielberg's limb-filled water adventure at 6 p.m. Saturday: It's the 25th anniversary of its release.

Good news for Jaws fans: Sequels are Source: imdb.com cliA i -3 There's nothing like stop-action photography, which was used to animate King Kong when he took Fay Wray for a ride. If you happen to be a fan of the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts, you can totally relate. The Greek mythological tale and exaggerated evil creatures have made it a cult classic. Guess what? NBC thinks it can improve on the original. Like so many other TV remakes, this update falls flat.

The new Jason has all the bells and whistles of computer animation, but when it comes to the heart of the story and dialogue, it's as bare as the bones on the skeletons that Jason (Jason London) must combat. Small kids may enjoy the action-adventure, but only if they can Download some horror If you've got the patience (and a bent for gore flicks), upcominghorrormovies.cbm has the trailers. Go to www.upcominghorrormovies.comtrailers.html to get your fix. Download times vary depending on "length of trailer and connection speed..