Now in Season 2, “The Paper” Finds Humor in Dismal State of Journalism
“The Paper” tackles the conflicts between journalistic integrity and an outlet’s business model in an ever-consolidating media system.
What We Are Watching
The Meet-Cute Is Online Now. Our Movies Need to Catch Up
Sponsored post – Online dating is neither a fairy godmother nor a horror-movie basement. Our movies should be generous enough to admit it.
Netflix’s “Mal de Amores” Fights for Female Freedom During Revolution
Ángeles Mastretta’s iconic 1996 novel, “Mal de Amores” (Lovesick), has lost none of its power, adapted by the author’s daughter for Netflix.
Luis Guzmán Judges His “Coyote vs. Acme” with Us
Is Coyote Latino? Luis Guzmán, one of the stars of “Coyote vs. Acme” weighs in on this and the other pressing questions of our time.
With “Coco 2” & More, Disney is Showcasing Latino Talent
There’s Latino talent sprinkled like pixie dust all over the Mouse House with projects like “Coco 2,” “Ahsoka,” and more!
I Want More For Jackie and “My Life with the Walter Boys”
When Jackie starts messing up in season three of “My Life with the Walter Boys,” the show misses an opportunity to finally address race.
“Un Hijo Propio” Dissects the Social Mandate Around Motherhood
An unmissable cinematic experience, “Un Hijo Propio” exposes the gravity of social pressures pushing women to motherhood.
“Las Azules” Season Two Explores Female Resistance and Institutional Impunity
Historically, Latin American crime series are characterized by their strong social criticism, tough/disillusioned male protagonists, and raw depiction of the criminal underworld. In this universe, the law is synonymous with masculinity. However, in July 2024, Las Azules (Women in Blue) arrived on Apple TV, revitalizing the tropes and now its season two is premiering on […]
“Lucky” and Action’s Pattern of Undercutting Its Women Stars
Heroines’ mistakes in action stories like “Lucky” should help reveal who they are, not the writers’ inability to imagine smart women.
“Sterling Point” and I Explore Estranged Family
Like Annie on “Sterling Point,” I too have family members who I’ve never met – and there was a time when the “what ifs” plagued my mind.