Lío Mehiel is Just Getting Started
…feels like a documentary, the way viewers closely follow Feña. He’s in just about every scene, played tenderly and vulnerably by Mehiel who takes great care in bringing authenticity into…
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Comedy is Too Sensitive (And Criticism is Good for the Genre)
…Be Real: Truth and Racial Authenticity in African American Standup Comedy, navigates the complexities of racial authenticity through the lens of Black stand-up comedy. It’s a captivating exploration of how…
How Trauma Shapes The Women of “The Bold Type”
Available now on Hulu, The Bold Type, on Hulu, isn’t just another show; it’s a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of resilience, authenticity, and relatable experiences. You might have felt…
Women Make Hollywood Money - So What’s the Hold Up?
…who advocates for gender equality while defying stereotypes and playing characters with authenticity regardless of what makes Hollywood money. “I could feel myself in characters who were strong and complex,”…
“A Place in the Field” Depicts Healing Like Only Director Nicole Mejia Can
…of one scene, Portillo even performs one of her poems further echoing the authenticity of this place. A scene from A Place in the Field at Xochitl Portillo’s (R) family…
Lights, Camera, Controversy: ‘Neon’ and the Struggle for Authenticity
As a Puerto Rican and Cuban girl from the East Coast, hearing about Netflix’s new show Neon had me all amped up. The comedy series that premiered in October created…
Two Iconic Latina Directors to Celebrate: Patricia Cardoso and Patricia Riggen
…in front of the camera. Watching these films, with their female lens, the importance of Riggen and Cardoso’s perspectives and authenticity is clear to see. With the recent phenomenon of…
5 Italians Playing Latinxs in Film
…these films, Latinos are excluded from playing lead roles but are included as supporting cast, most likely to add “authenticity” to the story. In The Mambo Kings, we see actual…
Annie Gonzalez Talks Being Among the Latinas Who Seasoned Up “Flamin’ Hot”
…few projects have managed to pull off: authenticity matters, full stop. Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, and Hunter Jones in FLAMIN’ HOT. Photo by Emily Aragones. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. ©…
30 Years Later, 7 Reasons 'Mi Vida Loca' Has Become a Classic
…was! We also got to see great Latinx talent like Danny Trejo, Angel Aviles, Seidy Lopez, Jacob Vargas, and Jesse Borrego. The Authenticity Alison Anders went the extra step to…