Representation Mostly Works on “The Residence”
“The Residence” is a quirky, new murder mystery from Shondaland. And it’s good to see a Black woman in the eccentric genius role.
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“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.
Spanish-Language Limited Series Making a New Telenovela Format
Streaming platforms are creating a new telenovela with innovative formats available for the quick consumption modern Latinx viewers like.
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.
Why Can’t “With Love, Meghan” Just Be a Black Martha Stewart?
The media’s response to Netflix’s “With Love, Meghan” has been nothing short of unhinged – and their bias is showing.
4 Surprising Facts to Honor “Pretty Woman’s” 35th Anniversary
Love it or hate it, “Pretty Woman” ushered in a golden age of rom-coms and we’re celebrating its 35th anniversary with some surprising facts.
SXSW: “ASCO: Without Permission” Gives us the Power of Chicano Art and Activism
Championed by Gael García Bernal, SXSW documentary “ASCO: Without Permission” gives us Chicano art, resistance, and history.
“La Pecera” is a Latinx Climate Film. We Need More Of Them
Less than 3% of films mention climate change. La Pecera (The Fishbowl), which premiered at Sundance 2023 and is starting its theatrical run in March 2025, tells the story of Noelia, a woman diagnosed with cancer who travels back to her hometown in Vieques, Puerto Rico. The film is a stunning meditation on the themes […]
Indie “Café Chairel” Gives My Mexican Hometown the Movie Treatment
Seeing my hometown of Tampico, México on screen in “Cafe Chairel” healed a little piece of me. It’s the comfort movie I didn’t know I needed.
Documentary “La Salsa Viva” Dances to Its World Premiere at SXSW
Traveling between New York and Colombia, “La Salsa Vive” is a love letter to Cali, its people, and the music at both of their hearts.