'La Bamba' is getting a remake. Luis Valdez isn't sure why

Nearly 40 years after its theatrical release, "La Bamba" is being remade, but the film's original director and writer questions why rock 'n' roll star Ritchie Valens' life is being told, again.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 28, 2024 'La Bamba' is getting a remake. Luis Valdez isn't sure why Nearly 40 years after its theatrical release, "La Bamba" is being remade, but the film's original director and writer questions why rock 'n' roll star Ritchie Valens' life is being told, again. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce' podcast lands deal with Amazon's Wondery Under the multiyear deal, Wondery will have the distribution rights and manage the ad sales for the popular "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce" podcast. SHARE       READ MORE Kelly Monaco and 'General Hospital' are parting ways, but some fans aren't ready to let go The "General Hospital" decision to part ways with actor Kelly Monaco, who has starred on the daytime drama for more than 20 years, sparks backlash among fans. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Oasis confirms 2025 reunion tour after 15-year split: 'This is it, this is happening' British rockers Noel and Liam Gallagher are reuniting as Oasis for a 2025 tour after they split up their Grammy-nominated band in 2009. SHARE       READ MORE In Season 4, 'Only Murders in the Building' morphs into a marvelously funny Hollywood farce In Season 4, Hulu's always surprising true-crime comedy sends up movies and movie actors — to hilarious and highly watchable effect. SHARE       READ MORE Bronfman drops out of Paramount bidding; Skydance to claim prize Edgar Bronfman Jr. is dropping out of the auction. "We continue to believe that Paramount Global is an extraordinary company.... We congratulate the Skydance team." SHARE       READ MORE 'Vanderpump Rules' split: Brittany Cartwright files for divorce from Jax Taylor Brittany Cartwright of Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Valley" has filed for divorce from husband Jax Taylor after less than five years of marriage. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW