"Pee-Wee as Himself" Reminds Us of Paul Reubens' Greatness
…I learned so much about what really went down and the ways the establishment at the time – the police, his competitors, and the tabloids – weaponized his sexuality as…
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Voting Rights and Suppression – The Story We Need More Of
…language Purging voter lists in states with large Latino populations, such as Arizona Stationing police officers near polling sites Disenfranchising people who are convicted felons These efforts were extremely successful….
Five Films to Catch at LALIFF 2025
…heavy scrutiny – local authorities harassed and threatened her with jail time to silence her criticism of the Uvalde Police Departments for their failure to protect and serve. 21 people…
The Media Failed Kilmar Abrego García – And They’re Failing Us
…failure to hold this administration accountable. First the facts. ICE removed Abrego García based on a 2019 complaint lodged by Maryland police, charging him with ties to MS-13. He denied…
“The Handmaid's Tale” Ends, but We're Not Done Yet
…in the streets, running from tear gas bombs lobbed by those who vowed to protect us: the police and the military. Too many of the fortunate chose a bit of…
Representation Mostly Works on "The Residence"
…three-some is Isiah Whitlock Jr. as DC Chief of Police Larry Dokes, the man who brought Cordelia Cupp on for the case and her staunch defender. He’s truly loveable as…
SXSW Doc "Uvalde Mom" is a Hard, but Necessary Watch
…film doesn’t include footage of the actual shooting, it’s still heartbreaking and infuriating to watch as it shows the police response (or lack thereof) and how the parents were treated…
SXSW: “ASCO: Without Permission” Gives us the Power of Chicano Art and Activism
…things that they were fighting against,” Senger told Latina Media Co at the film’s SXSW premiere. “Whether that’s police brutality, exclusion in the media, or misrepresentation in the media –…
“La Infiltrada” Looks at the Real Life of Elena Tejada
…Carolina Yuste) reminds her boss, police Inspector, Ángel Salcedo (Luis Tosar), she’s unequivocally prepared to confront both a machista society and the immense danger ahead. So begins the psychological drama…
In "Mad Bills to Pay: (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)," Machismo Belies A Wounded Heart
…an entrance gate to let Destiny in, he’s immediately apprehended by police. The frame stays in place as we’re confronted with the violent apprehension. It’s nerve-wracking, a reminder of how…