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The nonprofit Scorpions finally brought professional soccer to SA, but will it stick?new

As President Obama was preparing to give his State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 24, the San Antonio Scorpions had more pressing matters to attend to — a press conference at the Museo Alameda to announce the signing of the first Mexican international player in its roster.

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 04-05-2012 | Sports

Tags: San Antonio, Sports, Soccer, Scorpions

Some of the Most Important Black Films Ever Madenew

Black film (or films dealing with black reality) didn't start with '70s blaxploitation. There was black film in the early part of the 20th century, and not just any film: Oscar Micheaux tackled race issues almost a century before the advent of Melvin Van Pebbles, Spike Lee, and John Singleton.

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 02-16-2012 | Commentary

Tags: Black History Month, Black Films

Black History Month: Eleven Films to Watch in February and Beyondnew

Black History Month is a great excuse to watch some of the best music-related films there are. Those of you who haven't seen these gems will thank me forever.

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 02-16-2012 | Commentary

Tags: Black History Films

That Hairy Guy in the Movienew

Brant Bumpers is our own Steve Buscemi — he's one of the most recognizable faces (scratch that: bodies) in San Antonio film.

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 01-04-2012 | Art

Tags: san antonio film

How Steve Jobs even changed Mexicans with Gunsnew

As is the case whenever someone dies, all Steve Jobs’ personal shortcomings were forgotten on October 5. The day that Apple’s co-founder and top brain succumbed to cancer at age 56 all most of us could remember was how Jobs revolutionized every single arena he entered.

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 12-30-2011 | Tech

Tags: ipad, apple, ipod, iphone, steve jobs

A Turning Point for San Antonio Film?new

Whether the topic is music, film, or any of the arts, really, it’s always easy to put down a small market, especially if you live in close proximity to a big market like Austin.

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 12-22-2011 | Art

Tags: El cine

Musical Gifts you Can’t go Wrong Withnew

If you want my opinion on what single musical gift you can give for Christmas, the answer is easy: the complete works by the Beatles (either the physical $200 box set or the iTunes $149 version).

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 12-08-2011 | Culture

Enough with the Woodland Creatures, It’s Time for Criterion and TV Bestsnew

Somebody has to say it, so I will: nobody cares about sweaters with deers and shit, OK? Mom, auntie, whoever you are: if you’re reading this, there’s a reason all the neighborhood windows glow blue at night (and it’s not the Christmas lights) — they’re getting off on someone else’s drama!

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 12-08-2011 | Culture

KRTU celebrates its first decade with a whole ‘Year of Jazz’new

Aaron Prado was there nine years ago on the day KRTU 91.7 FM decided to go jazz. “We had no idea if it would be a flash in the pan or take off,” Prado told the Current. “Would [listeners and jazz fans] support it? Was San Antonio ready for a jazz station?”

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 10-20-2011 | Media

CineFestival Wants YOUnew

The 34th annual edition of Cine-Festival (the longest-running Latino film festival in the country) will take place at the Guadalupe from February 25 - March 3. The early deadline for entries is Friday, November 4, and films will be accepted in the following categories: Latino features, shorts, documentaries, animation, experimental films, and youth works.

San Antonio Current | Enrique Lopetegui | 10-19-2011 | Art