Netflix’s “El Círculo” Pits Corruption Against Friendship
Netflix’s “El Círculo” honors its source material’s political and existential themes, creating a smart, dizzying, and human thriller.
Adaptations
Netflix’s “Mis Muertos Tristes” Confronts Our Complicity
Netflix is premiering one of the most anticipated and ambitious projects in Latin American fiction: Mis Muertos Tristes (My Sad Dead). Directed by acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín – internationally recognized for feature films such as Spencer, Jackie, and María – this psychological horror-drama series brings to the screen the hypnotic universe of Argentine author […]
“Lucky” and Action’s Pattern of Undercutting Its Women Stars
Heroines’ mistakes in action stories like “Lucky” should help reveal who they are, not the writers’ inability to imagine smart women.
“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.
“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.