Beyond “Barbie:” The Diverse Dolls that Defined My Youth
…as The New Yorker and The Guardian praised the film for its inclusive approach—its cast of Barbies featured actresses of all shades, with talents like Issa Rae, Alexandra Shipp, Ana…
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"Bob Marley: One Love" is Fun and Forgettable
…as “Judy Mowatt”, Sheldon Shepherd as “Neville Garrick” and Andrae Simpson as “Don Kinsey” in Bob Marley: One Love from Paramount Pictures. One of the parts that did not work…
The Two Latinas in “Netflix is a Joke” Fest
…Latinas – Melissa Villaseñor and Vanessa Gonzalez – performing at Netflix is a Joke as part of the 200+ person line-up. PSA: Latinas make up around 10% of the US…
Latine Filmmakers Shine at Sundance 2024
…and particularly Oakland people – are going to love that film when it comes out. Melissa Barrera also had a great performance as the lead in Your Monster. It was…
7 Must-Watch Palestinian Films
…The Palestinian film Children of Shatila depicts the reality of two street children, Farah and Issa, living in the Palestinian refugee camp of Shatila in Beirut, Lebanon. Amidst the bleak…
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
…version of manhood without him. Your Monster Courtesy of Sundance Institute | Photo by Will Stone Melissa Barrera stars in this horror/romance as quiet actress Laura Franco who “finds her…
Why the Downfall of the 'Scream' Franchise Feels So Personal
…to me to see Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera being the stars of Scream V as two Latina sisters who reunited, sought the truth, fought violence, and won. And even…
10 Latine Horror Recommendations for Halloween
…turn for the worst in Veneno Para las Hadas. Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017), d. Issa López The story of children trying to survive their daily lives while navigating cartel…
Latinos Resilient Amid Strike With “Blue Beetle”
…and the ridiculously likable Belissa Escobedo (The Baker and The Beauty). For those of you who – like a lot of beetles – have been in the dark, Blue Beetle…
‘With Love’ Season Two Is A Refreshing Take on Latinx Love (and Sex!)
…Gloria Calderón Kellett (who is also the series creator!), Julissa Calderón, and Renée Victor, is what I can only describe as Prime Video’s version of a Latinx rom-com modern fairy…