“Little House on the Prairie” Tells the Same Old Lies
Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” tells the story of a family of land grabbers – and as a Boricua, I’m so tired of these lies.
Adaptations
“No Tengo Miedo” Shatters as It Explores Loss of Innocence
Netflix’s latest adaptation, “No Tengo Miedo,” delves into structural poverty, childhood innocence, and adult failings.
Casual Viewing, “East of Eden,” and the Attention Economy
The attention economy is ravaging our ability to think critically – and consume works of art like “East of Eden.”
“Every Year After” Brings Back Endless-Summer Romance
“Every Year After” speaks to our hearts like “The Summer I Turned Pretty” – and we’re all in for that because the world needs more love.
BritBox’s “The Other Bennet Sister” is a Cozy Austen Reimagining
While I’ll always love “Pride and Prejudice,” watching Mary tell the story in “The Other Bennet Sister” is heart-wrenching and illuminating.
Prime Video’s “The House of Spirits” is a Faithful Return to Allende
Prime Video’s “The House of the Spirits” follows four generations of women, silenced, oppressed, or vindicated by her historical moment.
Ariana DeBose Joins Sister Oscar-Winners in “Scarpetta”
Ariana DeBose has the most interesting part in Prime Video’s “Scarpetta,” even opposite powerhouses Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis.
“Outlander” Is Ending, but the Journey Continues
The final season of “Outlander” begins, but in this universe, stories may end, but the sense that another journey remains always endures.
Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” Blunts the Novel’s Edge
There is something inherently off about releasing a film adaptation of Wuthering Heights on Valentine’s Day weekend. In 2026, Warner Bros is packing Emily Brontë’s novel as a tragic romance, but that framing has always been a willful misreading, an attempt to soften a story that is, at its core, about obsession, domination, class resentment, […]
The 4 LATAM Adaptations We’re Most Excited About in 2026
For literature fans, 2026 brings an ambitious wave of LATAM adaptations, including Isabel Allende’s “La Casa de los Espíritus.”