“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.
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.
“The Iron Claw” shows how patriarchy’s promises of protection are false, even as they continue to capture so many men’s imaginations.
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I never saw my particularly-fraught relationship with my Colombian immigrant mom represented, until I stumbled on “Never Have I Ever.”
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Following a super mezclado family, ‘The Garcias’ features a beautiful blend of interests, cultures, businesses, and ages.