“Magic Farm” Gently Pokes at Cross-National Power Structures
…this relationship with God – she talks to him and gets messages from him, and he makes her do things – that [is], from the outside, maybe crazy,” Ulman half-jokes….
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Netflix’s “Fresh Perspectives” Platforms Unique Stories from Our Community
…story pigeonholes us, losing the possibility of innovative and creative narratives that reflect and enhance our community’s richness and talent. “Initiatives like ‘Fresh Perspectives’ will help cultivate an appetite for…
Take it From a Mexican: “Emilia Pérez” is Trash
…over the film, and the laughable musical number where Rita Mora sings about corrupt rich people at the fundraiser (as if she was above it all when she’s literally the…
Gala del Sol Creates a Healing, Queer Alternate Dimension with “Rains Over Babel”
…watch something different,” to check out her healing, vibe-rich film. Watching Rains Over Babel is to be transported to a magical realistic version of Cali, Colombia where redemption is possible…
The Press Should Stop Ignoring Latina Artists
…– it’s a profound cultural loss. Latina creators bring rich cultural heritages, complex diasporic identities, and lived experiences that are essential to understanding our collective human story. Ignoring our contributions…
With DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos, Bad Bunny Shows Us He’s a Visual Poet
…work to visual poetry. I found myself excitedly pausing to catch the subtleties: a lingering shot of a clear Borikén sky, the rich soil underfoot, a cafetera percolating. These moments…
African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) Celebrates Latino Filmmakers
…rich and diverse stories from Latin America, particularly those centering on Indigenous and African descendant peoples. We’ve showcased films from three major producers of Latin American cinema – Brazil, Mexico,…
Disney Parks Expansion Means More Latinx Representation
…“Remember Me” and “Un Poco Loco” playing throughout. I adore the way Coco used Día de los Muertos to highlight Latino cultures’ rich history of storytelling. Rather than taking guests…
We Need Telenovelas' Validation of Female Rage
…began to travel outside Latin America. Shows like Slave Isaura (Escrava Isaura), The Rich Cry Too (Los Ricos También Lloran), and Ugly Betty (Yo Soy Betty, La Fea) reached international…
“Down the Rabbit Hole” is a Sharp Satire on “Narco” Families
…filmmaker known for La Casa de las Flores and Sagrada Familia, the film richly explores issues of atypical childhood, identity formation, and the privileges and complexities of living in a…