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!
What We Are Watching
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
Led by 16-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin), Sterling Point is the story of a Type-A, New York teenager who seemingly has it all – including her whole life figured out (competitive summer business program, Wharton business school, then a life of success, of course). Which is the opposite of how her twin brother, Connor (Keen […]
Five Short Films Making the Most of Their Format
What connects these short films is the way each filmmaker turns their quick format into a creative opportunity.
“Todo Parecía Posible” in Puerto Rico Then and Now
Watching “Todo Parecía Posible” (Everything Was Possible) is like taking a stroll down memory lane with my abuela.
“72 Hours” Is No. 1, Thanks to Marcello Hernández
If Netflix’s 72 Hours proves anything, it’s that audiences will always make time for a raunchy comedy about men making terrible decisions in Miami. Directed by Tim Story, the film stars Kevin Hart as Joe, a 40-year-old advertising executive who’s accidentally added to a group chat for a bachelor party. Instead of deleting the messages […]
Why Streamers Keep Rewriting Infamous Women Killers like Elize
In the fictional Netflix film, the gun is already in her hand when the fight reaches its worst point. Elize has just confronted Marcos about his affair, and instead of denying it or explaining himself, he reaches for his favorite move: invoking her past in prostitution, calling her crazy, threatening to have her psychiatrically committed, […]