The Two Latinas in “Netflix is a Joke” Fest
Pursuing comedy as a career means working in a famously cutthroat industry. That’s why it’s always a big deal whenever BIPOC can manage to eke out a successful name for…
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Celebrating "Mozart in the Jungle" on Its 10th Anniversary
Tuesday, February 6 marks a decade since Amazon Prime premiered the first episode of the irresistible musical comedy Mozart in the Jungle. At the time, few could have imagined that…
Leaving White Feminism in 2023
…The films may venture into exposing the ridiculous nature of sexism, but they never push beyond self-aware comedy. Instead, the protagonists find peace working within our flawed system. For example,…
Interview: Ariana DeBose Finds "I.S.S." Role "Liberating"
…to worry about not finding opportunities. Along with I.S.S., she stars in two other films slated for release this year – the spy action comedy Argylle and the Marvel movie…
Why I'm Rooting for Salma Hayek in 2024
…in the works that showcase her versatility and passion. Without Blood is a drama based on a novel by Alessandro Baricco, while Seesaw Monster is a comedy about a woman…
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
…| Photo courtesy of Netflix Adria Arjona is part of the main couple in this black comedy based on a true story. The lead of this movie is a rule-following…
2024 Latina Shows to Watch
…Dead Yet broke the record for the most-watched comedy debut on ABC since the launch of Bless this Mess. Premiering in 2023 and starring Gina Rodriguez, the series captivated more…
Celebrating Gael García Bernal on His 45th Birthday
…Amazon Prime comedy-drama is based on the memoir Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs and Classical Music by oboist Blair Tindall. In this series, Bernal delivers one of the most…
Lights, Camera, Controversy: ‘Neon’ and the Struggle for Authenticity
As a Puerto Rican and Cuban girl from the East Coast, hearing about Netflix’s new show Neon had me all amped up. The comedy series that premiered in October created…
How 'Sex Education' Redefines On-Screen Intimacy and Celebrates Diversity
…L Word failed to achieve for our generation, Laurie Nunn’s series masterfully accomplished in a production that, at first glance, appears to be just another teen comedy-drama. When the Title…