“Valeria” Taught Me About Self-Love and Friendship
Netflix’s “Valeria” is almost a parallel, remake of “Sex in the City,” but Spanish, updated, and more focused on self-love.
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HBO’s ‘Como Agua Para Chocolate’ Is an Intoxicating Reinterpretation
“Como Agua Para Chocolate” on HBO brings new life to this love story, exploring family obligations, gender roles, and the power of gastronomy.
Five Brazilian Noir Films to Watch Now
Even though the genre was born out of American fatalism, film noir became something new and powerful in the hands of Brazilian filmmakers.
Season 3 of “The Lincoln Lawyer” Deals Masterfully with Guilt
“The Lincoln Lawyer” shines because Mickey is no ordinary hero, and it’s always up for debate whether his actions are really justifiable.
Happy 60th Birthday Mafalda!
Sixty years later, Mafalda and Quino’s comic strip that introduced her remain in bookstores across the globe, an icon of critical thinking.
12 Latine Projects to Catch at TIFF 2024
The TIFF 2024 slate is full of Latine adaptations, dramas, and docs, promising something for cinema lovers of all kinds.
“Interview with the Vampire” Is the New Supreme
AMC’s “Interview with the Vampire” is finally on Netflix and we have three reasons you should watch (beyond the telenovela-level drama).
Natalie Martinez Talks the Heat and Humility Baked Into “Bad Monkey”
Starring Vince Vaughn and Natalie Martinez, “Bad Monkey” is a Miami-sized mystery, premiering on Apple TV+.
The Smart “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” Is Best in Class
Hulu’s “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” goes behind the famed designer’s mask, trying to portray him as a sympathetic, almost human character.
5 Reasons To Watch BookTok’s Current Obsession, “My Lady Jane”
Packed with humor, romance, and historical fantasy, “My Lady Jane” is a fun adventure, and here are five reasons why you should watch it.