Masculinity is a Curse: A Look at Mysticism in “The Iron Claw”
When the violence of the world feels senseless, the mystical can help: labeling tragedy as curses or prophecies can help us find relief. Mysticism provides language to reason our way…
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15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
…one of the most anticipated Latinx Sundance films at this year’s festival. La Mesías Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Photo by Carla Oset Showrunners Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known…
“The Color Purple" Sparkles with Love, Life, and Strife
…film at once familiar—for those who saw the 1985 flick or read the book—and entirely fresh and new. With the songs and dancing, the movie swells into a full-course meal…
"The Crown," a Royal Soap Opera with Historical Undertones, to the End
…roses. A small case is on the table. It contains a beautiful watch of gold and diamonds, a present from her latest love interest – Dodi Al-Fayed (Khalid Abdalla). Inside…
“J is for Janucá” Brings Latinx Jewish Representation to Children’s Books
…https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClwSoU0JzJE/ Because of the heavy Catholic influence that permeates Latinx culture, it is hard to see oneself as a Latinx Jew represented in the media. We don’t get catchy seasonal…
“I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me” Plays with Belief to Lampoon Colonialism
…by Fernando Frías de la Parra, I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me follows Juan Pablo (Dario Yazbek Bernal – Casa de las Flores) as he becomes entangled in an…
Why the Downfall of the 'Scream' Franchise Feels So Personal
…one by one (including Scream VI, which was the first Scream movie I saw in theaters), it’s been amazing to not only see the familiar storylines and characters develop with…
Lights, Camera, Controversy: ‘Neon’ and the Struggle for Authenticity
…writers’ room, a white showrunner (Max Searle) lacking an understanding of our culture, and the decision to use Puerto Rico as a Miami stand-in driven by the tax incentives provided…
The Quest for Brazilian Representation in Latina Spaces
…distant land. It’s as if they can’t wrap their heads around the fact that we’re an integral part of the Latinx mosaic Lana Kruczynski You see, when we declare ourselves…
“De La Calle” Celebrates Urbano Music and the Latinx Musicians Who Make It
De La Calle is an Anthony-Bourdain-style travel show but instead of food, its organizing principle is music – specifically Latin, street music. In each of the eight episodes, the show…