…the Ricardos, Black Panther, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Hollywood, among others. “I wanted to portray Latina women and give them the power that they have,” Hernandez said. “Latina women…
…real and honest, even if they aren’t pretty or saddled with the positive glow that typically surrounds this topic. Eden’s journey is compelling, mainly because this depiction of pregnancy doesn’t…
…help for his mental health issues made this show particularly impactful, especially for audiences of color. Not only were BIPOC seeing themselves represented on screen, but also witnessing a realistic…
…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…
…were a part of our cinema. However, filmmakers hesitated to adopt the language and aesthetic of US horror, as its entrapments did not reflect our tropical realities. Another issue was…
…half not entirely joking) call her. At the time, I didn’t realize it must have been quite the experience for her to go from newlywed to full-time step-mom. Much less…
…the ire of an obsessed fan in the process. Just as in Delicate, the lines between reality and imagination blur as Mima tries to outwit her stalker, all while realizing…
…a tank top that’s too roomy, a pair of jeans that fit too snugly, a dress that’s too long. Similarly, the young women interviewed for the documentary initially believed that…
…we’re not getting real representation until our communities get to tell our own stories, and yes, also have our actors tell them. The depictions of Latine stories we see on…
…John Green (The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and Paper Towns) waited seven years for its cinematic realization. It didn’t seem easy to translate Aza’s spiral of obsessive…
