“Little House on the Prairie” Tells the Same Old Lies
Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” tells the story of a family of land grabbers – and as a Boricua, I’m so tired of these lies.
Justicia and Cultura
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.
The Daughter Who Leaves and Latino Family Expectations
“Roma” and “Encanto” are stories of Latino family expectations, memory, and change, but what stayed with me was something simpler: presence.
Casual Viewing, “East of Eden,” and the Attention Economy
The attention economy is ravaging our ability to think critically – and consume works of art like “East of Eden.”
We Shouldn’t Need a Fictional President to Save Puerto Rico
There are a few shows that comfort the soul. The West Wing is one of them. Currently, while I sit in the Archipelago of Puerto Rico, I dream of a leader like Jed Bartlett and his competent crew. I have already made it through today’s power shortage. I hope there’s no more. I currently have […]
Hollywood is in its Consolidation Era, but We Can Fight Back
Consolidation in Hollywood demands our attention. It’s not just an unfair commercial environment – it’s an attack on diversity and democracy.
TheaterEars Help More Latinos Go to the Movies
Millions of Latinos don’t go to the movies because of the language barrier. Thankfully, there’s an app for that – TheaterEars.
The “Luck” of Immigrant Women in Entertainment
As an immigrant woman, my career in the entertainment industry is not built on luck. More like persistence, adaptability, and sacrifice.
Why I’m Rejecting the Telenovela Script Around Love
I grew up on telenovelas, but I’m no longer centering my life around finding love – that script does not serve me, you, or women in general.
8 TV Shows to Help Talk to Your Friends About Social Justice
Let’s face it: it’s not easy to talk to apolitical loved ones about why getting involved. But watching TV together? That you can do.