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
Monica Rodriguez
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, family dynamics, and red flags in attempted relationships. She reminds people how lovely they are at findalovelylife.com, a lifestyle blog focused on self-love, books, and travel. Join the official book club @findalovelybook. You can find her online at loveleemonicaa.com.
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S2 of “The Bear” dives into generational trauma and uplifts its BIPOC characters. As they say, every second counts—toward self-growth.
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“Martínez” made me ponder how objects hold stories, generational divides, and what can inspire men like my father to change their patterns.
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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…
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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.
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FX’s Reservation Dogs is one of the best shows on television right now and it keeps getting snubbed. After two seasons, one of my favorite friend groups is still caught…
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As a fan, I’m here to tell you Harvey Guillén’s Guillermo de la Cruz makes FX’s “What We Do In The Shadows” a familiar favorite.
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If you haven’t seen Jordan Peele’s latest work of art, Nope should be your next movie night. Aside from the mysterious extraterrestrial horror that will have you at the edge of your seat, what really makes this film shine is Keke Palmer.
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If you haven’t heard of Marvel’s latest limited series, Ms. Marvel, it’s not your fault. Swept under the radar, this hidden Disney+ gem has captured the hearts of many BIPOC households. It’s one of the Marvelverse’s many efforts to bring in more diverse characters but I am frustrated it hasn’t gotten the marketing it deserves!
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The Valet has a little bit of everything—gentrification, family dynamics, love and heartbreak, friendship, grief, and relatable Latinx humor.