Q+A With Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Author of "Plátanos Are Love"
…fill that gap. SOFÍA AGUILAR: I know you have a young daughter. Would you say motherhood has influenced your writing or creative practice? ALYSSA REYNOSO-MORRIS: It’s great to be able…
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Latinos at SXSW 2024 Killed It (And Took Home Big Prizes)
…resignation of women into motherhood, The Uninvited is a lot like Pascal himself: layered, complex, and beautiful. Civil War Pascal’s Narcos costar Wager Moura also hit Austin with one of…
Uncomfortable, Intimate SXSW Film “Malta” Portrays a Different Colombian Experience
…as she was deep in motherhood, caring for her two young kids: “That moment was a moment of realization of what motherhood is. It also made me ask about who…
Sofía Vergara's "Griselda" Falls to Its Worst Telenovela Instincts
…says – “a housewife covered on blood.” Vergara and the writers lean heavily on the motherhood angle. Griselda is served up as a matriarch who turns into a barbaric killer…
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
…to stardom and motherhood. Written and directed by Brazilian Pedro Freire, Malu explores a “fraught familial dynamic” from the perspective of a “fascinating, imperfect woman.” My Old Ass Courtesy of…
Shakira Barrera on ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Festival
…excluded them. This year’s winners (whose films you can, and should, watch below) featured a stunning animated film that touches on death and motherhood in Aleya Ortiz’s Dulce, an animated…
Laura Patalano Wants You to Relax
Laura Patalano has become a symbol of señora hustle culture. You may recognize her as Julio Lopez’ mom, Esperanza, on Hulu’s This Fool or as Anna Morales’ mom Beatriz on…
¿Quién es Barbie?
…frankly surprised by how much Barbie celebrated motherhood. America’s part is pivotal. She’s the one who has the knowledge Barbie needs, which is great, but she’s also going through her…
"Never Have I Ever" Taught Me How to Talk to My Mother
If you graphed my relationship with my mother on a timeline, there would be much more points depicting our tumult than points depicting our joy. A lot of that is…
"Boca Chica" Knows The Problem is Patriarchy But Doesn’t Offer Any New Solutions
There is a certain type of bravery to make a debut film with the subject matter of Boca Chica. Director Gabriella Moses navigates a plethora of social issues in a…