“Free Bert” Celebrates the Art of Not Fitting In
“Free Bert” succeeds because it understands a core comedic truth: Fitting in is overrated, and any attempt to do so is inherently ridiculous.
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“Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” Is Delightfully Unhinged
“Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” is a dumb, strangely hopeful comedy about agency and the ways women are taught to compromise.
With “American Boy,” Marcello Hernández Turns Latinidad Into Collective Relief
When Marcello Hernandez first appeared on our TV screens and social media feeds as a newSaturday Night Live cast member; in the fall of 2022, he quickly became an audience favorite with his hilarious, relatable skits. Though by no means the first Latino on the show, Hernandez is the first to bring Latinidad to the […]
Tim Robinson is the Unhinged Jester Who Will Be King (of Comedy)
Watching Tim Robinson is like getting a customized gift from a comedian god who crafted the man for my questionable entertainment.
Cristela Alonzo Reminds Us To Find Joy In “Upper Classy”
Many just stand by and watch while Cristela Alonzo stands up and tells it like it is every day and in her Netflix special “Upper Classy.”
HBO’s “Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo” Revives the Legacy of Roberto Gómez Bolaños
“Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo” (Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose) mostly gets it right, celebrating the legacy of Roberto Gómez Bolaños.
Nine Latino Genre Films that Explore Our Culture
At their best, Latino genre films can recognize our hardships and celebrate the diversity of our cultures. Here are nine excellent examples.
So Much of the News Got it Wrong About Hinchcliffe and Puerto Rico
Let’s look beyond the media headlines and dig into the nuances of the Puerto Rico if you really want to understand how we vote.
Maria Bamford and Husband Scott Explore Grief While Telling Their Love Story
“Hogbook and Lazer Eyes,” the graphic novela by Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy explores grief, love, and the value of therapy.
UPDATE: “Netflix is a Joke” Features More Latinas
Taking place this weekend, “Netflix is a Joke” fest recently announced more Latinas joining the lineup and we’re here to celebrate them.