“The Brothers Sun” Powerfully Portrays Matriarchy, Family, and Chisme
…myself in Charles, despite his unnerving skills as an assassin and ability to kill a man with a chair leg. More than being a murderer, he’s the one who receives…
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Bésame Cosmetics Makes Hollywood's Period Pieces Look So Good
…the No. 1 spot on Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, is only the brand’s most recent appearance. You can spot Bésame lipsticks, 1930s cake mascaras, and creamy rouges in FX’s Feud:…
5 Episodes Showcasing "This Fool" As A New Classic Comedy
…one centers on whether or not Hugs Not Thugs will receive some much-needed funding, and guest stars Fred Armisen (of Portlandia and Los Espookys) as a billionaire who may be…
Q+A with Karla Tatiana Vásquez, Author of “The SalviSoul Cookbook”
…is the first traditionally published Salvadoran cookbook in the US. It features the stories of women who contributed recipes, beautiful photography, and gorgeous food styling. Here’s my Q&A with Karla…
Why Brazilian Horror Matters
…a look at Brazilian cinematic history, genre films – until very recently – were sparse and in the low-to-no-budget bracket. So, how can a country with such a thirst for…
Five Thriller Films for "American Horror Story: Delicate" Fans
…– we have plenty of recommendations for you AHS aficionados. Here are five thriller films that exist in conversation with Delicate, discussing themes such as pregnancy, fame, and the occult….
"Brandy Hellville" Is Shocking, But Not Surprising
…to work with employees who were vulnerable and malleable, all while granting them relatively little money and recognition. The promise of being a Brandy girl – skinny, sunkissed, hair perpetually…
UPDATE: "Netflix is a Joke" Features More Latinas
…it’s been in the works for months, the festival only recently announced a slew of exciting residencies, shows, and lineups featuring multiple BIPOC — including more Latinas than the two…
“One Life” and Its Parallels with Palestinian Children
…mother and family? These questions made me reflect on the war on Gaza. Watching One Life, it was impossible for me to not recall the traumatizing images of displaced families…
"The Devil Never Sleeps" at 30: Lourdes Portillo’s Family Mystery Endures
…disarming aesthetic approach to interviews, Portillo’s presence, and willingness to lean into ambiguity, The Devil Never Sleeps is a classic that has gotten the attention it’s always deserved in recent…