SXSW: “ASCO: Without Permission” Gives us the Power of Chicano Art and Activism
Championed by Gael García Bernal, SXSW documentary “ASCO: Without Permission” gives us Chicano art, resistance, and history.
What We’re Watching
“La Pecera” is a Latinx Climate Film. We Need More Of Them
Less than 3% of films mention climate change. La Pecera (The Fishbowl), which premiered at Sundance 2023 and is starting its theatrical run in March 2025, tells the story of Noelia, a woman diagnosed with cancer who travels back to her hometown in Vieques, Puerto Rico. The film is a stunning meditation on the themes […]
Indie “Café Chairel” Gives My Mexican Hometown the Movie Treatment
Seeing my hometown of Tampico, México on screen in “Cafe Chairel” healed a little piece of me. It’s the comfort movie I didn’t know I needed.
Documentary “La Salsa Viva” Dances to Its World Premiere at SXSW
Traveling between New York and Colombia, “La Salsa Vive” is a love letter to Cali, its people, and the music at both of their hearts.
“Picture This” is a Fun but Flawed New Rom-Com for Brown Girls
With South Asian women in front and behind the camera, “Picture This” is the type of representation we love, even if the film is imperfect.
“Your Monster” Has Us Falling in Love with Our Rage
Today, the mujeres behind Latina Media Co are discussing “Your Monster,” a horror-comedy starring Melissa Barrero and streaming on MAX.
“A Sloth Story” is a Warm Immigration Fable
“A Sloth Story” explores cultual and generational differences, capturing little moments and creating a sweet, memorable story.
“The Brutalist” Reveals Modern Truths about Immigration
As someone working to help immigrants in Madrid, I see a lot of truth in the fictional story of “The Brutalist” and its László Tóth.
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society” Gives Murder Mystery in Simpler Times
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society” harkens back to simpler times, when racially diverse, woman-first shows dominated our national conversation.
NEON’s “The Monkey” Only Delivers Shocks
“The Monkey” tries to deliver comedic shock, but its tedious dialogue, mixed-bag performances, and bland special effects hold it back.