Latine Filmmakers Shine at Sundance 2024
…figure, transcending the familiar narratives that have shaped her legacy. Frida Kahlo appears in FRIDA by Carla Gutiérrez, an official selection of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2024 Sundance…
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Masculinity is a Curse: A Look at Mysticism in “The Iron Claw”
…trauma on sons, the weight of familial expectations, tenderness between brothers, and, above all else, the perils for young men who ascribe to the rigid molds placed upon them by…
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
…to stardom and motherhood. Written and directed by Brazilian Pedro Freire, Malu explores a “fraught familial dynamic” from the perspective of a “fascinating, imperfect woman.” My Old Ass Courtesy of…
“The Color Purple" Sparkles with Love, Life, and Strife
…film at once familiar—for those who saw the 1985 flick or read the book—and entirely fresh and new. With the songs and dancing, the movie swells into a full-course meal…
"The Crown," a Royal Soap Opera with Historical Undertones, to the End
…with historical undertones. The story and its personalities – especially The Queen and Diana – pull you in. The closeness to the present and the familiar storyline keep us watching….
“J is for Janucá” Brings Latinx Jewish Representation to Children’s Books
…given the current state of the world, becoming a bit more familiar with traditions that are “foreign” or different from our own and feeling empathy for those who believe things…
“I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me” Plays with Belief to Lampoon Colonialism
…with disdain at his brown girlfriend. Our protagonist, his privilege, and his story should look familiar to many on the North side of the border – even if he does…
Why the Downfall of the 'Scream' Franchise Feels So Personal
…one by one (including Scream VI, which was the first Scream movie I saw in theaters), it’s been amazing to not only see the familiar storylines and characters develop with…
Lights, Camera, Controversy: ‘Neon’ and the Struggle for Authenticity
…nearly $2,000 a month? Where’s the portrayal of scraping by, hustling through clubs in Little Haiti, selling tickets for a small payout and performance time (a scenario familiar to anyone…
The Quest for Brazilian Representation in Latina Spaces
…to reveal to the world that we’re more than just carnival dancers; we’re agents of change, storytellers, and dreamers, much like our Latinx familia. Lana Kruczynski Now, we’re not asking…