“Betty La Fea” Reboot Has Room to Grow
…popping out of shopping bags and only reinforce the idea that women are objects to be dressed and desired and that fashion is vain and empty), and Bertha’s obsession with…
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Coupling Weddings and Death in Cinema
…Me…Now captures a romantic obsession imposed upon women, especially Latina women. Though I identify as nonbinary, there are moments in which I still struggle with the feminine insecurities and desires…
"Up Here" is Perfect for Romantic Overthinkers Like Me
…City to follow her dream of being a writer. And Miguel (Valdés — who by the way, does an impressive job as a romantic lead), a video game designer turned…
"The Bear" Season 3 Offers Me Uncomfortably Close Insights
…the human condition: our need to control the uncontrollable and our desire to find meaning in the midst of chaos. It offers a raw and unflinching look at how we…
In Season 3, “Acapulco” Remains Maximalist Fun with Heart
…about the gentle Máximo, his endearing and loyal friend Memo (Fernando Carsa), the talented designer Julia (Camila Perez), the Casanova of the pool Hector (Rafael Cebrián), the spoiled and clueless…
“Robot Dreams” Forsakes Language to Honor Friendship
…design is simple, childlike even – it relies on two-dimensional line drawings filled with single colors, with no gradients or texture in sight. Robot Dreams then uses its simplicity to…
"High and Low – John Galliano" Documentary Explores Genuis and Redemption
…sacrificial lamb to his craft. But what I found most salient about MacDonald’s John Galliano documentary is that he shines a light on the designer’s Spanish culture and how central…
"Inside Out 2" is a Packed Emotional Odyssey
…Aside from the heavy subject matter at the heart of the film, there are delights to be found in the new character designs and voice acting. Envy has big, ogling…
11 Latinx Pride Books to Share with The Kids In Your Life
…the author’s real-life experience of becoming a father. It was brought to life with stunning illustrations by Leo Espinosa, an award-winning illustrator and designer from Bogotá, Colombia, who’s work earns…
“Furiosa” is A Sprawling Epic of Grief and Rage
…voice crackles with incandescent rage and sorrow, and we understand her desire even though we all know it’s impossible. Dementus is a free agent of The Wasteland, leading his hordes…