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.
What We’re Watching
“Magic Farm” Gently Pokes at Cross-National Power Structures
With “Magic Farm,” writer/director Amalia Ulman is gently satirizing exploited US media workers and their subjects in the global south.
“La Infiltrada” Looks at the Real Life of Elena Tejada
Watching “La Infiltrada,” I couldn’t stop thinking of the maxim, “One person’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter.”
“Endless Cookie” Portrays Indigenous Life as Vibrant Chaos
The unconventional Sundance documentary “Endless Cookie” offers a vibrant portrait of one mixed and Indigenous family’s life.
In “Mad Bills to Pay: (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo),” Machismo Belies A Wounded Heart
There’s something softer beneath the main character’s hard surface in the Sundance selection, “Mad Bills to Pay.”
Max’s “The Pitt” Brings Medical Chaos Back to the Screen – and My Worst Fears With It
HBO Max’s “The Pitt” is a raw, visceral look at a system stretched to its breaking point and the people caught in its crossfire.
Sundance Horror, “The Virgin of Quarry Lake,” Knows Where the Real Demons Lie
Laura Casabé’s “The Virgin of Quarry Lake” offers a particularly alluring fantasy, following teen girls during the 2001 Argentinian crisis.
Netflix’s “Fresh Perspectives” Platforms Unique Stories from Our Community
LatinaMedia.Co spoke with Eileen Álvarez and Eunice Levis about their short films, available now in Netflix’s “Fresh Perspectives” collection.
“Kiss of the Spider Woman” is the Gay, Latinx Musical We Need
Thankfully, “Kiss of the Spider Woman” is authentically ours in a way this year’s awards juggernaut is not.
Six 2025 Shows from LATAM We Can’t Wait to Watch
From romantic comedies to crime thrillers, from magical realism to sci-fi, LATAM’s 2025 shows promise to entertain and challenge stereotypes.