"Interview with the Vampire" Is the New Supreme
…brought to the story because they textualize the movie’s subtext. In season 1 of the TV show, we meet Louis de Pointe du Lac, a Black vampire recounting his life…
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“Louis Carlos Bernal: Monografía” is A Landmark Tribute to Chicano Art
Following a tradition of Latin American documentary street photography, Louis Carlos Bernal captured the essence of barrio life with images that showcased the unique character and vibrancy of Chicano culture….
The Palestinian Girls of 2002's “Jenin, Jenin” and Today Deserve Peace
…he ask “What harm has this home done? What harm has the murdered child done?” In another scene, an elderly 80-year-old man recounts how a loudspeaker woke him up one…
Julio Torres is Back to Short Form with the Refreshing "Fantasmas"
…a diamond-encrusted oyster-shaped earring, but within 10 minutes of having it, he lost it. He spent the rest of the night searching for it with a flashlight and never found…
“3 2 1 ¡Impro!” Spotlights Puerto Rican Theater
…well up in the eyes of actor and licensed naturopath, Lourdes Quiñones, as she recalls a particularly impactful performance. After the show, the mother of a child with cancer approached…
UPDATE: "Netflix is a Joke" Features More Latinas
…on her Instagram. She’s now based in Denver, CO and is also part of the Gente Funny’s lineup. Before becoming a comedian, she was an award-winning journalist in Louisiana. With…
I Lived the "Problemista" Immigrant Maze
…aspiring toy-maker with dreams of bringing his quirky inventions to life. In one of the movie’s most climactic scenes, Elizabeth says the quiet part out loud: “You who adore difficulty….
"The Devil Never Sleeps" at 30: Lourdes Portillo’s Family Mystery Endures
How well can we ever know our loved ones? It’s one of many questions that haunts Lourdes Portillo’s classic documentary, The Devil Never Sleeps or El Diablo Nunca Duerme. A…
At CinemaCon 2024, It’s Obvious Latinas Are About to Have a Big Year
…us proud as another Latina taking on a successful franchise. Nyong’o will lead A Quiet Place: Day One, which follows Sam (Nyong’o) as she navigates the loudest city in the…
Media Still Prefers Hypersexualized Latinas – Especially in Miami
…the foreigner. She was loud, heavily accented, and trying to fit into a white, suburban, North American life that she didn’t totally understand. She was the beautiful trophy wife to…