A Love Letter to Selena Quintanilla
…about the first thirty minutes of the film, but just that bit was enough for a Mexican American millennial like myself to experience representation on the big screen for the…
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Media Still Prefers Hypersexualized Latinas – Especially in Miami
A teenager once told me that, when he moved to Miami, he “thought everyone would look like Sofia Vergara.” He was surprised, and a little disappointed, to find that people…
"The Long Game" Celebrates A History More of Us Should Know
…of what the actual trees or the grass looks like was less important to us than making sure we captured the heart of what you guys have here.” It was…
The Theatrical Re-Release of "Shrek 2" Deserves a Spanish Dub
…success allowed BIPOC audiences to personally connect with the material. Certainly in the Latinx community, we know what it’s like to be the subjects of violence, isolation, segregation, and oppression,…
"Fallout" Gives Us A Rich Neo Sci-Fi/Western in First Two Episodes
…feels like the series leans into some more recent prestige TV tropes that seasoned binge-watchers know well – and may take some of the fun out of the show by…
“AlRawabi School for Girls” Gives Us Non-Western Empowered Girls
…consequences for women and girls. We’re a lot more alike than we think, and that means women around the world can find solace and solidarity in knowing we can support…
Camila Mendes Might Just Be Our Generations' JLo
…writers, and directors of color so there are more films like Música, where those who are making the movie represent new voices, sharing their backgrounds. So actors like Mendes can…
Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso Have Your New Favorite in “Música”
…condition where sensory input affects multiple systems, like tasting colors. For Rudy, it manifests as everyday sounds merging into distracting symphonies, shown in the film as Stomp-esque musical numbers. He…
Annenberg’s Most Inclusive Latinx Series Are All Canceled
…show for Amazon Prime and is known for her acting roles on shows like Jane the Virgin, and her behind-the-camera work on productions like How I Met Your Mother and…
Lío Mehiel is Just Getting Started
…an adult.” From there, Mehiel made it a point to collaborate with like-minded creatives, eventually starring in Mutt, the feature film where their standout performance earned them the prestigious dramatic…