On Its 20th Anniversary, I Wish “Spanglish” Made Me Proud
…way, it’s not just me being a romantic about language because I’m a writer and I love words, there are studies to back up my claims, too! Mixed language speakers…
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Media Still Prefers Hypersexualized Latinas – Especially in Miami
…where “the ladies are half dressed, fully equipped,” and “the hot mamis” are “screaming ‘¡Ay papi!’” https://youtu.be/ACYDmW2U2Rg?si=8KA_k6VZVytINoE3 Unlike Los Angeles or New York, Houston or Chicago – all cities with…
"The Long Game" Celebrates A History More of Us Should Know
…convinces the teens to leave their jobs as caddies to instead become the first members of their high school golf team. With the help of Frank Mitchell, played by Quaid,…
Camila Mendes Might Just Be Our Generations' JLo
…hair, pale skin, and blue eyes. Three things I wished I had growing up because according to early 2000’s romantic comedies, those were the girls that got the guy. 13…
Decoding the Feminine Power in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”
…Paley (Naomi Watts) embodies the neurotic need for perfection in a profoundly flawed life. From original impressionist paintings in the living room to every single outfit, Babe Paley was doing…
Uncomfortable, Intimate SXSW Film “Malta” Portrays a Different Colombian Experience
…at the SXSW Film Festival. Malta gets uncomfortably close to Piñares’ Mariana, a young woman dreaming of escaping her toxic family and in an act of rebellion, traveling to the…
Why "Designing Miami" is Latinx TV Excellence
…prove themselves,” which these ladies definitely have. It’s so Relatable I felt it when Sire Design Junior Designer Camila shares her story of immigrating to the U.S. from Peru at…
"La Bachata de Bionico" Is a Compelling, Dark Comedy About Addiction
…Bionico and his friends. When their friend, whom they call ‘The Engineer’ (Donis Taveras), dies, all anyone can think about is how he smoked up all the drugs. Bionico is…
"This is Me... Now" Won't Help JLo's Reputation as an Artist
…The trilogy – the album, film, and documentary – has merchandise attached to it: T-shirts, hoodies, a booklet, a deluxe CD, a vinyl edition of the album, and more. It…
Why We Need an Ugly Betty Remake Now
…public today. Betty focuses on the diversity of beauty among female actresses – which is essential for today’s audiences. Not all Latinas are the same, our bodies, skin, hair, sexualities,…