With her Memoirs, Esmeralda Santiago Tells the Young Immigrant Story
In her memoirs, Esmeralda Santiago recounts her experiences in US in the 1950s and 60s and shares truths about the immigrant experience.
Ingrid Cruz
Ingrid Cruz is a freelance writer and independent filmmaker. You can follow her writing, sarcasm, and musings on Twitter or Instagram: @ingridquerubina.
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When I noticed Netflix’s “How To Get Rich,” I felt a dose of relief and skepticism as an eldest immigrant daughter curious about finances.
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“Shiny Happy People” problematizes the Duggar family as entertainment, showing how Discovery+ normalized fundamentalist conservative values.
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The Dialogue Sparkles in the International Intrigue of “The Diplomat”
Despite the high-stakes Kate Wyler encounters in “The Diplomat,” it’s her words that make the difference (and entertain us).
Keep Your Word Like a Mandalorian
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Aubrey Plaza Opened Doors for Deadpan Latinas Everywhere
Friends and acquaintances constantly recommended that I watch Aubrey Plaza’s work – and as a deadpan Latina, I get now why they did.
Ke Huy Quan Finally Gets His Flowers
With “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Ke Huy Quan reclaimed his rightful place as an actor, but Asian communities remain underrepresented.