Ending El Silencio on Intimate Partner Violence in Puerto Rico
The ancestors returned me to Puerto Rico to bear witness to intimate partner violence and its lethal causes and effects, including the media.
Justicia and Cultura
Hayden Panettiere and the Cruel Myth of the “Perfect Mother”
The death of Hayden Panettiere hit me harder than any passing death before. I’m 41. I’ve been through a few.
Benny Blanco, “Latino” AI, and the Commodification of Latinidad
Benny Blanco isn’t the only one we wants to profit off their proximity to Latinidad. But what does that mean for actual Latinos?
“Half Latinos” Representing in Hollywood and Beyond
Alex, Colman, Cameron, Tatyana, Selena, and all of us “half Latinos” know, Latinidad is not about DNA percentages.
“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.
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.