“La Máquina” Delivers Knock Out Punch
Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna reunite in Hulu’s firs, original Spanish-language series, “La Máquina” about a boxing champ and his agent.
Month: October 2024
Ten Years Later, “Jane the Virgin” Still Gives Us Hope
Ten years after its debut, “Jane the Virgin” is just as relevant as ever – and not just because it is one of the rare Latinx shows to succeed.
“Voices of Venezuela” Podcast Highlights a Humanitarian Crisis
“Voices of Venezuela” is an incredible resource, mixing on-the-ground experiences with high-quality resources, all led by a Venezuelan host.
“La Casa de Los Famosos” (Mostly) Brings Out the Worst in its Mexican Viewers
Season two of “La Casa de Los Famosos” Mexico might’ve had a happy and wholesome ending, but it’s impossible to ignore the earlier toxicity.
Happy 60th Birthday Mafalda!
Sixty years later, Mafalda and Quino’s comic strip that introduced her remain in bookstores across the globe, an icon of critical thinking.
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Uses Nostalgia in the Best Way
Nostalgia-powered documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon” offers forward-thinking discussions about representation, digital footprint, and privacy.
“Rez Ball” Scores Big In The Heart Department, Highlighting Indigenous Communities
Netflix film “Rez Ball” embraces the harsh truths of the Native communities it portrays while giving reverence to what they hold dear.
“I’m Still Here” Gives Us a Quietly Resolute Mother-Turned-Activist
“I’m Still Here” follows the daily lives of a middle-class Brazilian family, while showing the grandiose perseverance of the human spirit.
There’s a New Latinx-Specifc Streaming Service and It’s A+
Thanks to Fanny Grande, you don’t have to keep dreaming of a streaming platform that represents you, it exists in the new, free app. A+.
“Lázaro at Night” Ruminates on the Messiness of Modern Sexuality
Nicolás Pereda’s Toronto International Film Festival entry, “Lázaro at Night” challenges us to reflect on what makes modern sexuality tick.