“Los Lobos: Native Sons” Tells a Community-Grown Success Story
SXSW documentary, “Los Lobos: Native Sons” shows how their Chicano roots was the underlying thread throughout the band’s history.
Sarah M. Vasquez
Sarah M. Vasquez is a writer and photographer based in Marfa, Texas. Her writing has appeared in Latinx Spaces, Texas Observer, Hyperallergic, Luz Media, and Texas Highways, and her photography has appeared in NBC News, New York Times, and Texas Tribune.
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“Street Smart” Celebrates Sonia Manzano and Her Work as Maria on “Sesame Street”
A new documentary tells how Sonia Manzano become Maria on “Sesame Street” and the many lessons she learned along the way.
SXSW Films “Quince” and “Agridulce” Capture Latinx Coming-of-Age
SXSW 2026 selections, “Agridulce” and “Quince” brilliantly capture aspects of Latinx coming-of-age with very different approaches.
“Selena y Los Dinos” Gives Us Personal Look at the Singer
I was skeptical when I learned about the documentary, “Selena y Los Dinos,” thinking there couldn’t be anything left to tell. I was wrong.
SXSW Doc “Uvalde Mom” is a Hard, but Necessary Watch
“Uvalde Mom” recounts the tragedy from Angeli Rose Gomez’s perspective, including the harassment she received afterward.
Julio Torres is Back to Short Form with the Refreshing “Fantasmas”
While “Fantasmas” is entertaining overall, the short vignettes really allow the HBO show’s creator, former SNL writer, Julio Torres to shine.
The Latinos at ATX TV Festival 2024
“TV Camp for Grown-Ups,” the ATX TV Festival 2024 is this weekend and it’s featuring lots of Latino talent in front and behind the camera.
“The Long Game” Celebrates A History More of Us Should Know
When Humberto G. Garcia attended San Felipe High School in Del Rio, Texas, he didn’t learn about the Miracle Five–the Mexican-American golf team who won the state championship in 1957. It wasn’t until he was at a local golf tournament in 2008 that he learned about the teen champs, saying at a recent event, “In […]
“Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird” is an Ode to Friendship
“Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird” is an unrestrained, personal account of two musicians’ lifelong friendship.
“Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie” Keeps Their Legacy Smokin
“Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie” reminds us that despite their disagreements, these prolific stoners complement each other like yin and yang.