Netflix’s “El Círculo” Pits Corruption Against Friendship
Netflix’s “El Círculo” honors its source material’s political and existential themes, creating a smart, dizzying, and human thriller.
Carolina Alvarado
Carolina Alvarado is a Venezuelan freelance writer with a degree in Social Communication and an MBA in Strategic Management. Carolina has dedicated much of her career to creative writing, university teaching and social work. So far, her writings have been published in Lady Science, Latinpreneur, Global Comment, Psiquide, Cinetopic, Get me Giddy, Reader’s Digest, among others. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her eight nieces and nephews, whom she affectionately compares to the gremlins. You can follow her on Twitter: @caroalvarado8.
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Netflix’s “Mis Muertos Tristes” Confronts Our Complicity
Netflix is premiering one of the most anticipated and ambitious projects in Latin American fiction: Mis Muertos Tristes (My Sad Dead). Directed by acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín – internationally recognized for feature films such as Spencer, Jackie, and María – this psychological horror-drama series brings to the screen the hypnotic universe of Argentine author […]
Netflix’s “Mal de Amores” Fights for Female Freedom During Revolution
Ángeles Mastretta’s iconic 1996 novel, “Mal de Amores” (Lovesick), has lost none of its power, adapted by the author’s daughter for Netflix.
“Un Hijo Propio” Dissects the Social Mandate Around Motherhood
An unmissable cinematic experience, “Un Hijo Propio” exposes the gravity of social pressures pushing women to motherhood.
“Las Azules” Season Two Explores Female Resistance and Institutional Impunity
Historically, Latin American crime series are characterized by their strong social criticism, tough/disillusioned male protagonists, and raw depiction of the criminal underworld. In this universe, the law is synonymous with masculinity. However, in July 2024, Las Azules (Women in Blue) arrived on Apple TV, revitalizing the tropes and now its season two is premiering on […]
With “The Intrigue,” Silvia Moreno-García Exposes Mexico’s Rigid Past
With its gripping suspense and unhurried pace, “The Intrigue” exposes mid-century conservative Mexico while exploring morality’s nuances.
“No Tengo Miedo” Shatters as It Explores Loss of Innocence
Netflix’s latest adaptation, “No Tengo Miedo,” delves into structural poverty, childhood innocence, and adult failings.
“Soy Frankelda” Personifies the Relationship Between Creator and Creation
What you imagine has long been imagining you – from this evocative premise comes “Soy Frankelda” Mexico’s first stop-motion animated feature.
Netflix’s “México 86” Satirizes the Business Side of the World Cup
“México 86” is a satirical look into the origins of hyper-commercialized soccer. Consider it required viewing ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
“Envidiosa” Ends by Nudging Vicky to Grow Some More
Ending on its own terms after four seasons, Netflix’s “Envidiosa” reminds us that personal transformation is possible, but not magical.