30 Years Later, 7 Reasons ‘Mi Vida Loca’ Has Become a Classic
In 1993, a movie dropped that has since become a chola, Chicana, and Latinx cult classic: ‘Mi Vida Loca.’ Let’s breakdown why.
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Aubrey Plaza Opened Doors for Deadpan Latinas Everywhere
Friends and acquaintances constantly recommended that I watch Aubrey Plaza’s work – and as a deadpan Latina, I get now why they did.
TheLatinaPress Nº23: Black History Month+
In TheLatinaPress Nº23, we look at how Latina journalists covered this year’s Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and awards season.
10 Latina-Led Movies To Watch Ahead of International Women’s Day
As we get close to International Women’s Day (March 8), let’s take a moment to highlight some feel-good Latina-led films.
A Love Letter to ‘90s Thalía
Picture this: it’s the ‘90s. You tune into the most popular novelas of the day, where a handsome rich man sweeps a humble, gold-hearted woman off her feet. You rush out to streak the front of your hair blonde, or get a crop top while also singing pop songs like “Piel Morena,” or “Amor a […]
Three Latina Screenwriters Sound Off
Film and television all begin on the page so I spoke to three Latina screenwriters who opened up about the struggles and rewards of creating.
A Brief History of Latinx and Black American Collaborations on Civil Rights
Let’s celebrate the long, influential, and powerful relationship between Black American and Latinx communities (Black or not).
Pamela Anderson is the Superheroine We Didn’t Know We Needed
With “Pamela, A Love Story,” Pamela Anderson shows a life of dissociation, violence, and resilience, finally regaining control.
Put Respect on Raquel Welch’s Name
Raquel Welch has died and we should take a moment to give this Latina icon the credit, respect, and admiration that she deserves.
“Adelita: Changing the Key” Podcast is a New Example of an Old Genre
Starring Colombian-American actress Diane Guerrero, “Adelita” is an excellent contemporary example of the old genre of radionovelas.