Bad Bunny Wins at The Grammys For All of Us
This victory is bigger than Bad Bunny himself. It belongs to the Spanish-speaking diaspora and to everyone affected by ICE’s reign of terror.
Awards
Latin American Women Face Violence in “We Shall Not Be Moved”
Argentina had the Spiderwoman and Colombia the revolutionary Latina in Noviembre. Not to be outdone, Mexico’s entry to this year’s Oscars — We Shall Not Be Moved — continues Latin American cinema’s recent exploration of how the region’s violent past affects women’s lives. The film (No Nos Moverán, originally) is the feature-length debut of young […]
The Mixed Bag of Latinos This Awards Season
It’s complicated – Latinos remain severely underrepresented on-screen, even as we have above-average chances this awards season.
Why “No Other Land” Is Particularly Resonant to This Latina
Palestinians’ unfathomable pain breaks my heart over and over again – and “No Other Land” tells their story with heartbreaking clarity.
Top Off Women’s History Month with 8 Trailblazing Latina Authors
Let’s celebrate the trailblazing Latina authors who paved the way in the publishing industry by stacking awards.
The 2025 Oscars and the Limitations of Latinx Representation
At the 2025 Oscars, the Academy patted itself on the back again while Latinx creatives remain sidelined, despite our essential contributions.
“The Brutalist” Reveals Modern Truths about Immigration
As someone working to help immigrants in Madrid, I see a lot of truth in the fictional story of “The Brutalist” and its László Tóth.
“La Infiltrada” Looks at the Real Life of Elena Tejada
Watching “La Infiltrada,” I couldn’t stop thinking of the maxim, “One person’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter.”
Three Latina Oscar Snubs in 2025 – We Can Do Better
The Oscar nominations are out but already knew what was going to happen – the Academy delivered snubs to Latina filmmakers, again.
Fernanda Torres and Brazil’s Complicated History with the Oscars
Fernanda Torres getting not just the Oscars nomination but win will avenge her mother’s loss and the Academy’s many snubs of Brazil.