Why We Need an Ugly Betty Remake Now
…missed Latinx faces in these productions — there was so little representation that for every Latinx name in a series or movie, we celebrated. Ugly Betty was huge for us….
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Beyond “Barbie:” The Diverse Dolls that Defined My Youth
…since the film was announced, we’ve been living in the blonde bombshell’s shadow, much like the little girls in the film’s 2001-inspired opening sequence. Love her or hate her (for…
"Selena & Yolanda" Deserves the Outrage
…back-to-back episodes on February 17 and 18. The “secrets” will air (what a coincidence) a month before the anniversary of Selena’s death and a little over a year before Saldivar…
Sundance Winner “Sujo” Honors Mexican Youth
…beautiful little boy in the way that all children are beautiful. And something is surely wrong with our society – both that within Mexico and the larger world – that…
Director Lila Avilés Explores Grief Through a Child's Eyes in “Tótem”
…like she was in the center of “a big sandwich” because she had siblings who were younger and older than her. “I was the big [sister] of the little ones…
How Trauma Shapes The Women of “The Bold Type”
…her psyche. Her quest for intimacy and trust in romantic relationships is marred by the fractured foundation of her parents’ marriage. Oh, little Jane! This vibrant woman with masculine energy…
Latine Filmmakers Shine at Sundance 2024
…Street, deals are made, stars mingle supplying the occasional selfie, and everyone’s a little high, thanks to the altitude. We were encouraged to see so many Latine filmmakers at the…
Sundance Winner "In the Summers" Is A Poignant Picture About Dads, Daughters, and Development
…little snippets of a father who has a lot of love, but also has a lot of issues.’” That decision proves to be not just a good one, but a…
Leaving White Feminism in 2023
…copy of Little Women everywhere she went despite not understanding the words to the 23-year-old talking with 8th graders about oppression. Still feminism for me, and for anyone who embarks…
Sofía Vergara's "Griselda" Falls to Its Worst Telenovela Instincts
…and a stilted say-hello-to-my-little-friend script – the Colombian Spanish dialogue (how many times can you say “berraca?”) being the best part of the whole thing. I wanted to like Vergara’s…