Catch the Documentary “The Librarians” In Theaters While You Can
I have a ray of light for you in the form of a documentary, “The Librarians,” which tells the stories of white women resisting book bans.
What We Are Watching
Netflix’s “Nadie Nos Vio Partir” is a Thrilling, Stark Warning
Netflix’s “Nadie Nos Vio Partir” honors the essence and tone of Tamara Trottner’s original work, sounding the alarm of gender-based violence.
From Brooklyn to Borinquen, “Brownsville Bred” is A Healing Journey
With her debut, “Brownsville Bred,” Nuyorican Director Elaine Del Valle is reminding Hollywood what authentic representation looks like.
6 Black Shows That Were Holding it Down in the 90s
While I watched white TV shows growing up, it was the Black ones that made Latinxs like me feel part of something bigger. Thank you.
“The Sisters Grimm” are the Rightful Heirs to Enchant our Screens
Apple TV+’s “The Sisters Grimm” captures the spark of mystery, adventure, and wonder that pulsates in its classic fairy tale source.
“Night Stage” Laughs in the Face of Latine Respectability
The Brazilian erotic thriller “Night Stage” examines and shirks machismo and respectability, inviting us to revel in the chaos.
The Limits and My Love for the Old Latinx Films of My Youth
A Gen X/Millennial middle-aged kid looks back at the old Latinx films she grew up and sees promise and failure.
“South Park” Punches Up in Second Trump Administration
Sometimes the only way to survive our current political reality is to laugh and “South Park” has become very good at showing us how.
With “Un Día de Mayo,” Juan Esteban Suarez Demands More for Puerto Rican Cinema
“Un Día de Mayo” is a visually stunning love story, an ode to Puerto Rico, and a powerful example of anticolonial cinema.
NFMLA’s Latin & Hispanic Cinema Festival Features Women on the Edge
Created in partnership with NFMLA Film festivals are always a window into other worlds, and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles aka NFMLA’s 2025 Latin and Hispanic Cinema Festival, taking place Saturday, September 20, is no exception. The titles that stand out to me all have women at the edge, close as a mirror. These films aren’t about […]