The Two Latinas in “Netflix is a Joke” Fest
…history. Villaseñor was an integral part of SNL’s Weekend Update, where she discussed Oscar Snubs, embodied Lady Gaga, and talked about Hispanic Heritage Month. Prior to SNL, she appeared in…
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Director Lila Avilés Explores Grief Through a Child's Eyes in “Tótem”
As a child, the Mexican filmmaker behind Tótem and The Chambermaid, Lila Avilés spent a lot of time alone. She wasn’t an only child, but she describes growing up feeling…
Sundance Winner "In the Summers" Is A Poignant Picture About Dads, Daughters, and Development
…goods when it sees it. Previous festivals produced Celine Song’s Past Lives, up for a Best Picture Oscar this year, and 2022’s Best Picture winner Coda. Regardless of where 2024…
Interview: Ariana DeBose Finds "I.S.S." Role "Liberating"
Since winning her first Academy Award for her role in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 remake of West Side Story, Ariana DeBose keeps putting in the work. While taking home an Oscar…
“My Life With The Walter Boys” Represents Our Actual, Diverse World
…Rican and Filipino heritage, and Isaac Arellanes (Isaac García) half Latinx, half Native American from the Hopi tribe. Among the adults, Latinxs are represented by Uncle Richard (Alex Quijano) and…
Nominating Josh Andrés Rivera as our 2024 Latinx Internet Boyfriend
…actors like Oscar Isaac and, yes, Pedro Pascal (again, I love you forever, Pedrito!). Finally, there is room for Latinx men to be kind, sensitive heartthrobs — much like many…
In 'Maestro,' Mulligan Shares A Lot with Her Character (But Not Her Latinidad)
…Oscar nominations to her credit and a BAFTA on her mantle. And like Montealegre, Mulligan has been celebrated for her time in the theater as well. Both women married musicians….
Celebrating Gael García Bernal on His 45th Birthday
…him almost into the international art world. Amores Perros was nominated for an Oscar as “Best Foreign Film” and Bernal’s performance was awarded the Ariel award. La Mala Educación (2004)…
TV’s Past, Present, and Future Has No Latinos
…live from New York and then part of the national conversation. Bad Bunny’s SNL should be just the beginning. The Oscars, Golden Globes, and other awards should have Latinos in…
Meet Roger Ross Williams, Director of “Cassandro”
…were mostly straight guys playing up gay stereotypes. Cassandro was different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doDM5I07fxc As a gay, Black man, Williams resonated with Cassandro’s journey. Known for his Oscar-winning short documentary Music by…