Lío Mehiel is Just Getting Started
From “Mutt” to “In the Summers,” Lío Mehiel normalizes and humanizes people who are too often villainized or erased.
Awards
4 Iconic Oscar Isaac Roles to Celebrate His 45th Birthday
Whether as an understated indie star or a cocky fighter pilot, Oscar Isaac has proven that his is a genuine and undeniable talent.
The Short List of the 8 Oscar-Nominated Women Directors
These eight women directors deserve to be celebrated for their Oscar nominations but there should be so, so many more of them.
“Past Lives” Is a Mediation on (Immigrant) Sacrifice Wrapped in a Love Story
I see myself in “Past Lives.” Like the Oscar-nominated film’s heroine Nora, I’ve equated falling in love with losing control for so long.
Sundance Winner “Sujo” Honors Mexican Youth
“Sujo,” an emotionally arresting film by Mexican filmmakers Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez premiered at Sundance to great acclaim.
Celebrating “Mozart in the Jungle” on Its 10th Anniversary
Ten years after its release, the dysfunctional musical family of “Mozart in the Jungle” still holds a special place in our hearts.
Director Lila Avilés Explores Grief Through a Child’s Eyes in “Tótem”
As a child, the Mexican filmmaker behind “Tótem,” Lila Avilés spent a lot of time alone – an experience she now brings to the big screen.
Sundance Winner “In the Summers” Is A Poignant Picture About Dads, Daughters, and Development
Alessandra Lacorazza’s semi-autobiographical film “In the Summers” is about two sisters who visit their alcoholic father (aka Residente).
Women Make Hollywood Money – So What’s the Hold Up?
With “Barbie” and “The Color Purple,” women made Hollywood money, lots of it. So perhaps we’ll finally see the representation numbers move.
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
Don’t let anyone tell you Latinx people don’t make films. We do – and every year there’s a bevy of movies starring, directed, and centering people at Sundance. Do we then get invited to the right meetings and receive big Hollywood deals that put our stories in front of audiences around the world? If you […]