It’s Past Time to be Done with Toxic Telenovelas Male Leads
Not until my 20s did I start realizing how seeing telenovelas romanticize toxic male behavior had affected me to a scary and unhealthy point.
Month: February 2025
“A Sloth Story” is a Warm Immigration Fable
“A Sloth Story” explores cultual and generational differences, capturing little moments and creating a sweet, memorable story.
“The Brutalist” Reveals Modern Truths about Immigration
As someone working to help immigrants in Madrid, I see a lot of truth in the fictional story of “The Brutalist” and its László Tóth.
With “Emilia Pérez,” Adriana Paz is Stuck in an Impossible Position
Left alone to defend her French director’s vision, Mexican actress Adriana Paz is stuck in the position of “Emilia Pérez’s” cultural shield.
5 Movie Soundtracks That Live Rent-Free in My Head
Great soundtracks become characters in their own right and these five hype me up and give me a reason to dance in my kitchen.
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society” Gives Murder Mystery in Simpler Times
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society” harkens back to simpler times, when racially diverse, woman-first shows dominated our national conversation.
NEON’s “The Monkey” Only Delivers Shocks
“The Monkey” tries to deliver comedic shock, but its tedious dialogue, mixed-bag performances, and bland special effects hold it back.
Yali Romagoza: Performance, Protest, and the Art of Not Asking for Permission
If the art world won’t invite Latina artists in, we’ll keep showing up anyway. And as Yali Romagoza has already proven, we’ll do it in style.
“Magic Farm” Gently Pokes at Cross-National Power Structures
With “Magic Farm,” writer/director Amalia Ulman is gently satirizing exploited US media workers and their subjects in the global south.
Meet Jose Pimienta, Author and Illustrator of “Halfway to Somewhere”
The creator of “Halfway to Somewhere” talks family dynamics, the importance of friendship, and learning about yourself.