Five Films to Catch at LALIFF 2025
Here is a look at what we think you’d be una tonta por perder at the 2025 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival aka LALIFF.
What We’re Watching
Celebrating the Pride of Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest 2025
With trans people under attack on and off the island, we need the Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest and their mission of nurturing LGBTQ stories.
“Velvet: El Nuevo Imperio” Should Feature Latinx Designers
“Velvet: El Nuevo Imperio” brings the story to present-day New York and casts Latinas in the starring roles. But what about the fashions?
Cannes’ “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” Celebrates Trans Women
Set in the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chile, “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” emphasizes humor, family, and love.
How the Music of “Wednesday” Sets Its Macabre and Mexican Spirit
The eerie score deserves more credit for making “Wednesday” a success – the music selections and mystery-tinged covers make the show pop.
“Bob Trevino Likes It” Will Break and Then Rebuild Your Heart
“Bob Trevino Likes It” earns your tears through its thoughtful rumination on connection, hurt, and healing.
Andor’s Bix Caleen Is One of Star Wars’ Biggest Unsung Heroes
Bix Caleen’s journey isn’t just one of loss, but also a strength that calls back the sacrifices made by many immigrant women worldwide.
Why You Can Skip This Season of “Black Mirror”
Netflix’s “Black Mirror” doesn’t serve as a warning about technology and capitalism anymore – just a dreary reflection of our reality.
Amy Sherman-Palladino’s “Étoile” Explores the Price of Dancing with the Truth
With “Étoile,” the Palladinos are building a deep reflection on how ethical dilemmas intersect with the need to preserve art.
Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” Is The Best Possible Anxiety Attack in Episode Form
“The Studio” is a whirlwind of creative compromise, budget panic, and subtle backstabbing – it’s stressful comedy at its best.