Five Reasons to Celebrate “21 Grams” As It Turns 20
Twenty years ago, the dramatic thriller “21 Grams” came out in North American theaters, and became an emblematic work of modern cinema.
Classics
I Binged “Cristela.” You Should Too.
Starring Cristela Alonzo, “Cristela” is an entertaining, ground-breaking, and inspirational show that had the plug pulled on it way too soon.
35 Years Later, “Stand and Deliver” is Still Latinx Gold
“Stand and Deliver” is as relevant as it was 35 years ago, proving that Latinxs can achieve and accomplish anything if we truly have ganas.
Why Monk Is an OCD Superhero to Me
As someone who has OCD, I find comfort in “Monk,” which portrays neurodivergence as both a hindrance and a gift.
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.
Lupita Tovar: The Mexican Matriarch of a Hollywood Dynasty
It’s a rampant problem. We, as Latinas, are not privy to our history in the United States, especially the important things we have accomplished and achieved. When we do not learn about our history, we believe the false narrative fed to us that we do not matter and have not made a difference in our […]
Why This Mexican Watches ‘Eat Pray Love’ Annually
Growing up in a Mexican household, I didn’t grasp that people like me could travel the world. In fact, it was only in the last five years when I realized I could travel – just like Liz Gilbert, Julia Roberts’ character in Eat Pray Love. Though Europe still remains unreachable, movies like this helped me […]
Guillermo del Toro’s Debut “Cronos” 30 Years Later
Three decades later, “Cronos” still has the distinct mark of its creator’s debut, serving as a calling card for Guillermo del Toro’s work.
“La Llorona,” Indigenous History, and Guatemala’s Political Amnesia
With oppression and amnesia as the status quo, “La Llorona” provides a counter-story to the narrative that Indigenous people are powerless.
Quiara Alegría Hudes’ ‘My Broken Language’ is A Must-Read for Mixed Latinas
Not a day goes by that I don’t think about ‘My Broken Language,’ and I recommend it to anyone who asks me what they should read next.