“Robot Dreams” Forsakes Language to Honor Friendship
Building on WALL-E’s legacy, “Robot Dreams” finds its drama in its robot/dog odd pairing, resolving in an unexpectedly mature way.
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Why Brazilian Horror Matters
Horror is ripe for place-based innovation as it invites reflections on what destabilizes society, something Brazilian filmmakers know about.
“Radical” Reminds Us A Teacher (and A Child) Can Change The World
Based on a true story, “Radical” sets out to switch up the narratives around underprivileged brown kids from the frontera.
“The Long Game” Celebrates A History More of Us Should Know
When Humberto G. Garcia attended San Felipe High School in Del Rio, Texas, he didn’t learn about the Miracle Five–the Mexican-American golf team who won the state championship in 1957. It wasn’t until he was at a local golf tournament in 2008 that he learned about the teen champs, saying at a recent event, “In […]
The Theatrical Re-Release of “Shrek 2” Deserves a Spanish Dub
Eugenio Derbez’s Spanish dub of the Shrek films are arguably the funniest versions. So why aren’t they celebrated in the re-release?
The LATAM-US Divide on Who is “Latina”
What does it mean to call oneself Latina, Latine, or Latinx? Who gets to decide? And does it matter where you fall on the LATAM/US divide?
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.
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.