It’s Past Time to be Done with Toxic Telenovelas Male Leads
Not until my 20s did I start realizing how seeing telenovelas romanticize toxic male behavior had affected me to a scary and unhealthy point.
Justicia and Cultura
With “Emilia Pérez,” Adriana Paz is Stuck in an Impossible Position
Left alone to defend her French director’s vision, Mexican actress Adriana Paz is stuck in the position of “Emilia Pérez’s” cultural shield.
5 Movie Soundtracks That Live Rent-Free in My Head
Great soundtracks become characters in their own right and these five hype me up and give me a reason to dance in my kitchen.
Yali Romagoza: Performance, Protest, and the Art of Not Asking for Permission
If the art world won’t invite Latina artists in, we’ll keep showing up anyway. And as Yali Romagoza has already proven, we’ll do it in style.
Meet Jose Pimienta, Author and Illustrator of “Halfway to Somewhere”
The creator of “Halfway to Somewhere” talks family dynamics, the importance of friendship, and learning about yourself.
Dear SNL, More Latino Representation, Please!
As SNL goes on to celebrate its 50th anniversary, I have one request: Give Latinos more opportunities in front of and behind the camera!
Explore Queer Love and Safe Spaces with “Ander & Santi Were Here”
“Ander & Santi Were Here” offers a wonderful counter-narrative to tragic tales of LBGTQ+ love and so is a great choice for Valentine’s Day.
Take it From a Mexican: “Emilia Pérez” is Trash
“Emilia Pérez” is yet another example of Mexican struggles and culture being exploited for the benefit and ego of non-Mexicans.
Lessons for Today from 1987’s “Born in East L.A.”
The 1987 film, “Born in East L.A.” satirizes the blunt and often insensitive nature of immigration enforcement. Nothing’s changed.
The Press Should Stop Ignoring Latina Artists
Latina visual artists are overlooked, undervalued, and underpaid. The mainstream press ignores them, but not us at Latina Media Co.