…for their life, how selfish or altruistic they might become in the face of danger and death, and whether they would prioritize loved ones or self-preservation come into question. To…
…care for her ailing grandmother. Although figuring out the serial killer’s identity is the show’s narrative engine, the truly crucial issue in Las Azules is the undervaluing of women both…
…over the last five years, has established himself as a strong actor along with his celebrated comedic career. Saldanha says, “I admire Howery’s talent immensely. Many people don’t recognize his…
…In an interview with The Observer Magazine in 2007, he said, “I am like a caricature of myself, and I like that. It is like a mask. And for me,…
…serve as powerful affirmations of the Chicano community’s identity and strength. From carefully adorned home altars to candid family portraits, Bernal’s work documents and elevates his community, preserving and celebrating…
…a Latina who finds herself back in Los Angeles after breaking up with her fiance, leaving her planned-out life in London, and having to navigate a new life in her…
…siblings’ chemistry enables the movie’s heartfelt journey through childhood’s end. It’s a film with a tragic backdrop that firmly wedges itself within reality. Some scenes feel unnecessary or need a…
…of the movie’s merciless, sometimes self-indulgent sense of humor. The jokes always feel a hair away from being unwatchable, and yet, I did laugh a few times. There is an…
…of everything.” The emotional center of the movie is the intimate friendship between Lucy and her best friend Jane. Where Jane is more independent and sure of herself, Lucy is…
…It’s a pattern that’s left wounds on my self-worth. Did I deserve to make a movie? Could I even handle it? Would anyone take me seriously? Suddenly, the image of…
