A Love Letter to Selena Quintanilla
…that press conference, there’s a driving scene with her dad Abraham (played by the inimitable Edward James Olmos), Selena (portrayed by JLo in the role that would launch her career),…
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Decoding the Feminine Power in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”
…a vodka bottle, he had to come to terms with all his ghosts – Babe included. The priest who gave him his last confession was none other than James Baldwin,…
Why We Need an Ugly Betty Remake Now
…family puts their mind to it. “I think It’s time,” said Michael Urie (Marc St. James) about an Ugly Betty remake. Although you can watch old episodes of Ugly Betty…
Relationship Goals with "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"
I love spies. From James Bond to Charlie’s Angels, I’ve always wanted to be one. But spy movies never gave me enough character depth. Thankfully, Prime Video’s Mr. & Mrs….
Masculinity is a Curse: A Look at Mysticism in “The Iron Claw”
…Von Erich armor. She comes to us in the form of Pam (Lily James). When we first meet her, Pam asks Kevin out on a date after one of his…
Latine Voices for Peace: Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War
…of color across the U.S.” Read more. Indya Moore Was One of Hundreds Arrested at an NYC Rally for an Israeli Ceasefire James Factora underscores the role of public figures…
Two Iconic Latina Directors to Celebrate: Patricia Cardoso and Patricia Riggen
Selena, La Bamba, and just about any Edward James Olmos film are highly regarded by the Latinx community for being the trailblazing classics they are. Having set the standard for…
TheLatinaPress Nº29: Summer Film Season Ends
…intrigue, making it a perfect summer film distraction. Looking ahead to the fall, James Factora highlighted two thrilling series featuring murderous gay couples on Max, promising suspense and intrigue within…
35 Years Later, "Stand and Deliver" is Still Latinx Gold
…students reach academic excellence in the process. Escalante was portrayed by Edward James Olmos, who has given us so many important Latinx performances over the course of his career (there…
As a Latina, I Hate Che Díaz. Here’s Why.
…John James Preston!) funeral, Miranda has a run-in with Che, where she confronts them for having shared their marihuana with Brady, Miranda’s very underage son. Once the two have a…