What to Watch Instead of Election Coverage
If hearing another white male pundit flap their jaws sounds like torture, check out our list of what to watch instead of election coverage.
What We’re Watching
“High Tide” Explores Loneliness, Community, and Race
Beauty and quiet pain build to a crescendo in “High Tide,” a worthwhile if disjointed SXSW film about moving forward.
Five Brazilian Noir Films to Watch Now
Even though the genre was born out of American fatalism, film noir became something new and powerful in the hands of Brazilian filmmakers.
Season 3 of “The Lincoln Lawyer” Deals Masterfully with Guilt
“The Lincoln Lawyer” shines because Mickey is no ordinary hero, and it’s always up for debate whether his actions are really justifiable.
“Back to Black” Doesn’t Do Amy Winehouse Justice
British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse would have turned 41 this year. In honor of the woman whose voice is part of our collective soundtrack (“Rehab” is one of mine), I decided to stream Back to Black, the biopic directed by British filmmaker and photographer Sam Taylor-Johnson. Although the media mostly trashed the film, I suspended my […]
“La Máquina” Delivers Knock Out Punch
Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna reunite in Hulu’s firs, original Spanish-language series, “La Máquina” about a boxing champ and his agent.
Ten Years Later, “Jane the Virgin” Still Gives Us Hope
Ten years after its debut, “Jane the Virgin” is just as relevant as ever – and not just because it is one of the rare Latinx shows to succeed.
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Uses Nostalgia in the Best Way
Nostalgia-powered documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon” offers forward-thinking discussions about representation, digital footprint, and privacy.
“Rez Ball” Scores Big In The Heart Department, Highlighting Indigenous Communities
Netflix film “Rez Ball” embraces the harsh truths of the Native communities it portrays while giving reverence to what they hold dear.
“I’m Still Here” Gives Us a Quietly Resolute Mother-Turned-Activist
“I’m Still Here” follows the daily lives of a middle-class Brazilian family, while showing the grandiose perseverance of the human spirit.