Dropping “Mexican Gothic” Adaptation is Part of a Racist Pattern
“Mexican Gothic” and “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” were supposed to get an adaptation. Only the one with a white author is happening.
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“Turtles All the Way Down” Gives Us a Latina Heroine with OCD
Starring Latina Isabela Merced, “Turtles All the Way Down” dramatizes the claustrophobic atmosphere of OCD with hope and honesty.
“One Hundred Years of Solitude” And Other Latin Classics Coming to Netflix in 2024
“One Hundred Years of Solitude,” “Pedro Parámo,” and “The Eternaut” are coming to Netflix in 2024, making it a big year for LATAM classics.
“The Long Game” Celebrates A History More of Us Should Know
When Humberto G. Garcia attended San Felipe High School in Del Rio, Texas, he didn’t learn about the Miracle Five–the Mexican-American golf team who won the state championship in 1957. It wasn’t until he was at a local golf tournament in 2008 that he learned about the teen champs, saying at a recent event, “In […]
Decoding the Feminine Power in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”
With nuanced characters like those in “Capote vs. the Swans,” it’s nearly impossible to tell all the stories and confess all the truths.
“3 Body Problem” is Less Than It Should Be
“3 Body Problem” could be the next “it” show. But despite its strong cast, showrunners, and source materials, the first season doesn’t land.
4 Iconic Oscar Isaac Roles to Celebrate His 45th Birthday
Whether as an understated indie star or a cocky fighter pilot, Oscar Isaac has proven that his is a genuine and undeniable talent.
Celebrating “Mozart in the Jungle” on Its 10th Anniversary
Ten years after its release, the dysfunctional musical family of “Mozart in the Jungle” still holds a special place in our hearts.
“My Life With The Walter Boys” Represents Our Actual, Diverse World
During the warm summer days, we heard about The Summer I Turned Pretty, but winter is here and so now it’s time for now for My Life With The Walter Boys to get all the attention. The new Netflix series is more than a teen drama with a love triangle. It’s based on the book […]
‘Frog and Toad’ is the Ultimate Queer Comfort Show
The Frog and Toad book series written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel was one of the major reasons that I fell in love with reading. As a child, I speedily advanced through small-print chapter books like Percy Jackson and The Chronicles of Narnia. But in the end, I always came back to these books for […]