Uncomfortable, Intimate SXSW Film “Malta” Portrays a Different Colombian Experience
…I was as a daughter – when I was a child and when I was a teenager. And I also asked myself about what kind of mother I wanted to…
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Why "Designing Miami" is Latinx TV Excellence
…powerhouse interior designers who just so happen to be married to each other. Eilyn is the jefa behind Sire Design, while Ray is runs Raymond Nicolas. She is a self-proclaimed…
SXSW's “Switch Up” Brings an Easy Latinidad to US Rom-Coms
…self-absorbed Miami talk show host. In an attempt to juice his show’s ratings, he meets grieving widow Cassandra (Cassie for short, played by Restrepo) who helps run a local homeless…
4 Iconic Oscar Isaac Roles to Celebrate His 45th Birthday
Today, Saturday, March 9, the one and only Oscar Isaac is celebrating his 45th birthday, and so it is the perfect occasion to review his daring career. Compared to film…
The Short List of the 8 Oscar-Nominated Women Directors
…shaped the career of Wertmüller, one of the most prominent international female directors. In addition to Best Director, Seven Beauties received three other Academy Award nominations: Best Actor, Best Foreign…
"Past Lives" Is a Mediation on (Immigrant) Sacrifice Wrapped in a Love Story
These days, with my overcrowded Google calendar and the convenience of streaming services, I find myself (somewhat shamefully) watching movies and shows on my “To Watch” list in approximately 10-minute…
Jackie Cruz Taps into Her Maternal Instincts for “History of Evil”
…She wants viewers to know that speaking out on issues is something she will continue to do throughout her career. “Our voices are very powerful, and we have to use…
"This is Me... Now" Won't Help JLo's Reputation as an Artist
I suffered through Jennifer Lopez’s $20 million self-financed extravaganza This is Me… Now, so you don’t have to. By the second pass, I threw up my hands and gave up…
Why We Need an Ugly Betty Remake Now
…and I loved Betty for her quirks, warmth, and unapologetic self away from stereotypes. As a good Latina, I had an obsession with telenovelas produced in Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil….
Comedy is Too Sensitive (And Criticism is Good for the Genre)
…taken seriously as an art form, but here’s another kicker – art means taking the heat. You can’t evolve without a bit of self-reflection and change. Sure, comedians excel at…