Reflections on Watching “Elio” During Artemis II
Space travel makes Earth look worn out – in the real-life photos from Artemis II and Pixar’s Latino-light 2025 film, “Elio.”
Monica Rodriguez
Monica Rodriguez is a first-gen, Mexican-American writer. She probably has her nose stuck in a book or is laughing at her own joke. She enjoys writing about self-love and identity, and family dynamics. She is also a literary agent where she focuses on amplifying underrepresented voices in publishing. She hosts a self-love journey podcast called Find A Lovely Life. You can find her online at loveleemonicaa.com.
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Q+A with Christine Gutierrez, Author of “I Am Diosa”
“I Am Diosa” confirmed that I was on the right path – and how powerful I am. So I reached out to author Christine Guttieriez to learn more.
One Final Mission Ends It All For “The Umbrella Academy”
In its final season, Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” keeps humanizing its superhero-found family and I love it.
Relationship Goals with “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”
Prime Video’s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” pairs romantic nail-biting action scenes with relatable moments in awkward millennial relationships.
After Five Seasons, “What We Do In The Shadows” Is Still Comedy Gold
In season five of “What We Do In The Shadows,” our vampires reinvent themselves amidst chaos, creating comedy gold.
Did Disney’s “The Slumber Party” Bring Back The DCOM?
The Disney Channel Original Movie made a huge impact on me and that’s why it was so fun for “The Slumber Party” to awaken my inner preteen now
How Everyone on S2 of “The Bear” Dives Into Self-Growth
S2 of “The Bear” dives into generational trauma and uplifts its BIPOC characters. As they say, every second counts—toward self-growth.
‘Martínez’ Breaks Through The Mundane
“Martínez” made me ponder how objects hold stories, generational divides, and what can inspire men like my father to change their patterns.
A Fond Farewell to ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’
After five marvelous seasons, we sadly close the time-travel vault and say farewell to Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In its final season, show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, gave us new belly laughs, past season references, and classic Maisel-Weissman family dynamics. Colorful sets, fantastic outfits, and incredible dialogue aside, the final season closed out the […]
Freevee’s “Primo” Elevates Different Forms of Machismo
Based on show creator Shea Serrano’s life, “Primo” is a new Latinx family sitcom following a teen boy, his single mom, and his five uncles.