Finding Frida at Sundance
…complexity and depth. Gutiérrez’s direction is masterful, weaving together archival footage, vibrant animations, and intimate glimpses into Kahlo’s personal life to create a rich tapestry of her world through her…
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Masculinity is a Curse: A Look at Mysticism in “The Iron Claw”
…tragedies plaguing the real-life Von Erich family, who dominated the world of professional wrestling in the 1980s and 1990s. It is a biopic that portrays the painful realities of generational…
Sofía Vergara's "Griselda" Falls to Its Worst Telenovela Instincts
…emigres in Miami that became her army. “When we are done with all of this shit, you won’t be washing the fucking dishes of the rich,” Vergara as Griselda says….
“My Life With The Walter Boys” Represents Our Actual, Diverse World
…Rican and Filipino heritage, and Isaac Arellanes (Isaac García) half Latinx, half Native American from the Hopi tribe. Among the adults, Latinxs are represented by Uncle Richard (Alex Quijano) and…
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
…Stapleton whose family arrived in the state as enslaved people with “The Price of Oil.” There’s Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused), going back to Huntsville to figure out how the…
"The Crown," a Royal Soap Opera with Historical Undertones, to the End
…emotions are familiar; we all have them. It’s unresolved anger, feelings of guilt, resentment, or betrayal – more than anything, not feeling loved. Being beautiful, rich, and royal can’t protect…
“Érase Una Vez en El Caribe” Because There’s No Sugarcoating Colonization
…willing to sell it, just like los estadistas who want us to be #51 and encourage displacement by rich non-Puerto Rican descended Americans, taking advantage of Ley 22/60. While Érase…
They Shouldn't Have Canceled Dolores Roach, our Latina Antihero
…The dynamic between Dolores and Luis added layers of complexity to the storyline. It didn’t matter how crazy things got in the basement, Luis was a ride-or-die, that yes, had…
Best 2023 Latinx Performances
When it comes to portraying our cultures, 2023 Latinx audiences are rejecting stereotypes. There may be a long way to go, but we’re pushing for more complex, rich, charismatic, valuable,…
Celebrating Gael García Bernal on His 45th Birthday
…exciting, magnetic, and funny performances in his repertoire. The actor steals the show, not only because Rodrigo is a character rich in nuance, but because Bernal manages to captivate the…