Netflix’s “Santita” Shatters Prejudices About Disability
Staring Paulina Dávila and Gael García Bernal, Netflix’s “Santita” brings a biting humor and fearless sexuality to disability discourse.
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Late-Stage Capitalism Is The Real Villain in “Beef” Season Two
Starring Oscar Issac and Carey Mulligan, “Beef” season two is less about moments of unhinged pettiness and more about class warfare.
SXSW Films “Quince” and “Agridulce” Capture Latinx Coming-of-Age
SXSW 2026 selections, “Agridulce” and “Quince” brilliantly capture aspects of Latinx coming-of-age with very different approaches.
“Euphoria” Season 3 Goes Wild West And That’s Not Working Out for Maddy
Instead of investigating what Maddie’s overt sexuality means to her, “Euphoria” is happy to use it, once again, as just a trope.
“The Drama” Explores Who Gets Feared and Who Gets Forgiven
“The Drama” asks, how do we judge who is worthy of sympathy? Are we judging harm or are we judging who we think is capable of harm?
Beyond June, “The Testaments” Makes its Point with New Voices
Like its predecessor “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Testaments” portrays toppling patriarchy as a long battle, fought on many fronts.
“Inside the Manosphere” Shows It’s All Performance
“Inside the Manosphere,” rage is the product, misogyny is the hook, and young men are the market. So what are we to do now?
Netflix’s “El Último Gigante” Explores Redemption in the Argentine Jungle
With the depth of its performances and the beauty of its setting, “El Último Gigante” is a moving, visually stunning film.
“Ted” Ends with a Profane and Too Short Season 2
Already canceled, season 2 of “Ted” leans hard into its signature chaos, but underneath the noise is Seth MacFarlane’s signature heart.
“A Body to Live In” Links Pain, Spirituality, and Cultural Appropriation
Not simply a documentary about one artist, “A Body to Live In” explores the battlegrounds of identity, spirituality, and cultural ownership.