Five Films to Catch at LALIFF 2026
For its 25th year, LALIFF 2026 is pulling out all the stops, bringing in JLo and showing films covering a wide range of themes and tones.
John Leguizamo
Sorry John Leguizamo, “Dear Killer Nannies” Shouldn’t Exist
For all their supposed moral grayness, narco shows like “Dear Killer Nannies” end up glorifying their subjects. And that’s sickening.
All the Latinos at CinemaCon 2026
Hollywood promoted the films they hope will bring in the big box office bucks at CinemaCon 2026. But where are the Latinos? We investigate.
Take It From a Mexican Jew: We’re Getting the “Deep Cuts” Controversy Wrong
Pretending a person can’t be Mexican AND Jewish – as seems to be the case in the conversation around the ‘Deep Cuts” casting – is wrong.
“Bob Trevino Likes It” Will Break and Then Rebuild Your Heart
“Bob Trevino Likes It” earns your tears through its thoughtful rumination on connection, hurt, and healing.
5 Things I Learned from John Leguizamo’s “VOCES American Historia”
With “VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” John Leguizamo wants us to decolonize our minds. Let’s do it.
Meet Carolina Saavedra, the Latina Showrunner Behind “Leguizamo Does America”
With “Leguizamo Does America,” showrunner Carolina Saavedra is trying to change our understanding of the Latino community.
John Leguizamo Called for a Civilian-Powered Accountability Coalition – Let’s Do It
In a raw, urgent call to action, John Leguizamo said we need an independent, civilian-powered investigative coalition. He’s right.
Latinos Finally Did Good at the 2024 Emmys
“To all the Latinas who are looking at me,” Colón-Zayas said in her 2024 Emmys acceptance speech, “Vote for your rights.”
Annenberg’s Most Inclusive Latinx Series Are All Canceled
In truly depressing news, the Latinx series on Annenberg’s list of the top 100 inclusive streaming series have all been canceled.