“Aristotle and Dante” Director Aitch Alberto on Her Heartfelt Film
…Universe, which screened at the festival and is hitting theaters Friday, September 8. It is a powerful coming-of-age story about two Chicanos growing up in El Paso in the 1980s….
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5 Italians Playing Latinxs in Film
…by one. In the 2005 prequel, Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power, the title role was portrayed by Chicano Jay Hernandez. Madonna in Evita Remember when Argentinians lost their shit because…
Annie Gonzalez Talks Being Among the Latinas Who Seasoned Up “Flamin’ Hot”
…and braised for the big screen. Those doing the cookin’ are Chicano to the core. But it’s the Chicanas, both onscreen and off, that are adding more flame to this…
Two Latinxs Who Helped Make 'Daisy Jones & the Six' Fabulous
…Jenkins Reid gave the drummer in the novel; it was Sebastian’s idea to make him Chicano, from the name change to his sartorial choices. And we are totally here for…
30 Years Later, 7 Reasons 'Mi Vida Loca' Has Become a Classic
…Vida Loca, you learn about Chicano Caló words like “vato,” which means “guy,” “hyna,” which translates to “girlfriend,” “leva,” which means “coward,” and more. We hear the fierce and cool…
Latinos like John Leguizamo Demand More Representation via SXSW Panels
…exhibitions and was eventually offered a space that became the national Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of Riverside Art Museum (The Cheech), the first Chicano museum that…
A Brief History of Latinx and Black American Collaborations on Civil Rights
…Rights Movement. She was and continues to be antiwar, still using her famous voice for activism today. Cesar Chavez Of course, we have to include the Chicano icon, Cesar Chavez,…
Three Latinx Shows to Watch This Winter
…the small screen. Because representation truly matters. Here goes: Lopez vs Lopez Lopez vs Lopez stars iconic Chicano comedian George Lopez, his daughter Mayan Lopez, and several other notable Latinxs…
5 Classic Cholo Films You Must See
Cholo culture emerged in Southern California during the 1960s, an extension and evolution of the pachuco culture born in the 1940s and ‘50s’ in El Paso. A way for Chicanos…
Two Latinx Heroes to Celebrate in "The Umbrella Academy"
…Another Latinx who is kicking ass on The Umbrella Academy is Diego Hargreeves, played by Chicano actor David Castañeda. He has appeared in films including Sicario: Day of the Soldado…