We Finally Have Another Latina-Led Show with Peacock's "M.I.A."
…found all over the M.I.A. “The women that we were around, like Karen Campbell (showrunner) and our writers. You know, this is a story about women, women struggling, thriving. We…
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BritBox's "The Other Bennet Sister" is a Cozy Austen Reimagining
…first few episodes of The Other Bennet Sister is nothing short of heart-wrenching. I found myself replaying the 2005 film version in my head, realizing every moment where Mary is…
Sorry John Leguizamo, "Dear Killer Nannies" Shouldn't Exist
…crave the drama, as long as it’s on our screens and not in our real lives. That’s why Hulu’s Dear Killer Nannies exists in a bit of a gray area…
Star Wars Princess Leia is Based on this Mexican Revolutionary
…were these brave fighters that Lucas refers to as “Pancho Villa women?” In 1910, Fransico Madero started a series of revolutionary uprisings against the 30-year-long dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz in…
Reading Baek Sehee this Mental Health Awareness Month
…my curiosity only grew. I questioned what I expected to gain from a follow-up. As someone who has severely struggled with my mental health and subsequent bipolar diagnosis, I realized…
Prime Video's "The House of Spirits" is a Faithful Return to Allende
…of the Spirits follows four generations of strong women, silenced, oppressed, or vindicated according to her historical moment. Instead of glorifying them, it portrays real women facing real struggles –…
Reflections on Watching "Elio" During Artemis II
…how Elio really sees the world. There are hints of our culture on screen, but the camera moves so fast, you can blink and miss them. The ofrenda at Tia…
Apple TV’s "Widow’s Bay" Will Haunt You
There’s a particular kind of horror that doesn’t knock. It seeps. It lingers. It watches you before you ever realize you’re being watched, and Widow’s Bay revels in that type…
Netflix’s "Santita" Shatters Prejudices About Disability
…violence faced by this group. According to data from UN Women and UNFPA, women with disabilities are two to three times more likely to experience violence than the rest of…
Late-Stage Capitalism Is The Real Villain in "Beef" Season Two
…even the millionaire club), television can serve as an escape from this bleak reality. Netflix and A24’s newest season of Beef, however, is anything but that. While season 1 of…