LGBTQ Latin American Cinema Leads the Way
While Hollywood stifled queer stories, things happened differently in LGBTQ Latin American cinema – and these 11 films prove it.
Alfonso Cuarón
Celebrating Gael García Bernal on His 45th Birthday
Today Gael García Bernal celebrates his 45th birthday and we’re taking the day to re-watch some of his best performances.
Latino Stereotypes: How Hollywood Transformed Us into a Monolith
As far back as the 1930s and 1940s, Hollywood has been perpetuating Latino stereotypes, failing to care what we actually look and sound like.
Roma Didn’t Win Best Picture And That’s Okay
Last night Roma didn’t win for Best Picture (mass eye roll for Green Book’s win) and Yalitza Aparicio didn’t win Best Actress in a leading role, and yes we’re disappointed. But we’re not hopeless. = As Latinas, we’re used to not winning awards. I mean let’s face it it’s been 58 years since a Latina […]
“Roma” and the Pressure to Represent all of the Latinx Experience
“I’m Mexican.” That’s something I say sometimes. Mostly to people who are (rudely) asking “where are you [really] from?” And sometimes to those who take my light skin as an invitation to say something racist. Every once in a while to a fellow Latinx person as we share experiences. The thing is, though, I’m not […]