"Bob Marley: One Love" is Fun and Forgettable
…a revolution, his behavior reeks of the same patriarchal behaviors found in any oppressive system. Top-Tier Peformances in a Good Film Kingsley Ben-Adir as “Bob Marley”, Anna-Sharé Blake as “Judy…
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Latinas Took Over Aspen with Raizado Fest 2023
…led a masterclass on writing a compelling story. We brushed shoulders with stars like Wilmer Valderrama and Judy Reyes. And Jessica Marie Garcia rocked the stage, telling jokes about being…
Latinos Resilient Amid Strike With “Blue Beetle”
“When we get hit, we get stronger.” says Alberto Reyes in Blue Beetle. The patriarch of the Reyes family – played by Damián Alcázar (Alcapulco) – encompassed 99.9% of the…
5 Must-Read Latinx Short Stories
…It deals with themes of history and identity. “Salt” by Alberto Reyes Morgan from PEN America Best Debut Short Stories 2021 This story blew me away. It’s a debut story…
‘Martínez’ Breaks Through The Mundane
…a life are meticulously displayed as characters within the film’s opening scene. A morning routine of grunting, pantuflas, and push-ups introduces us to Martínez (played by Francisco Reyes) – a…
Annie Gonzalez Talks Being Among the Latinas Who Seasoned Up “Flamin’ Hot”
…already fiery hot film. At the root of this recipe is Judy Montañez. Judy is Richard’s wife and as you’ve already read, he establishes from the get-go that Judy is…
After 'Blue Beetle's' Preview at Cinemacon, We're Even More Excited
…into theaters in August is a Latino-led, full-length feature that marks the introduction of the DC Superhero. Maridueña leads the film as Jaime Reyes. “I think he is the only…
'Birth/rebirth' Reimagines Frankenstein in a Women-Centric Film
…Celia (Judy Reyes), a nurse, and Dr. Rose Caspar (Marin Ireland), a morgue technician. Celia cares for the deceased woman’s baby, and Rose processes the dead body, taking some parts…
Why 2023 Could Be a Huge Year for Brazilian Representation in US Films
…foray into centering Latine superheroes. In it, Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine plays Penny, the love interest of the titular Blue Beetle Jamie Reyes (played by Xolo Maridueña), and more importantly,…
7 Sundance Horror Films To Be Excited For
…beloved horror genre. birth/rebirth Marin Ireland and Judy Reyes appear in birth/rebirth by Laura Moss. Photo by Chananun Chotrungroj, courtesy of Sundance Institute. Laura Moss’s directorial debut is about two…