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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Cannes winner, ‘La Jauría,’ portrays the topic of violence caused by drug trafficking and armed conflict from an intimate perspective.
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Julio Torres’ “Problemista” is a unique, hilarious, and poignant look at what it takes for marginalized folks to make their dreams a reality.
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‘Sister & Sister’ takes the longing of adolescence and hangs it over everything, bringing empathy, care, and warmth to its heroines.
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Scream VI, much like its immediate predecessor, breathed new life into its franchise, thanks to its heroic and empowering Latina leads.
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Ke Huy Quan Finally Gets His Flowers
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SXSW 2023 looks pretty good with Latinx representation, covering religion, sisterhood, cultural assimilation, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos!
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You Season 4 Part 2 Ends with a Sloppy Reality Check
by DarkSkyLadyby DarkSkyLadyYou Season 4 Part 2 explodes the notion of a kind and misunderstood Joe, even if the show’s method makes me facepalm at their choices.
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