I gave a TEDx talk on the need for more diversity in film and TV criticism, telling the story of how and why Nicola Schulze and I co-founded LatinaMedia.Co. To say I was scared would be an understatement. But as Audre Lorde said, “When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service […]
Ah, Pride and Prejudice, the timeless tale of love, societal norms, and the struggle for independence, wrapped in corsets and tea parties. Jane Austen—the mastermind behind this social critique disguised as a romantic narrative—certainly had a knack for dissecting the complexities of her era’s expectations, especially for women. Picture this: a society where marriage is […]
Today Gael García Bernal celebrates his 45th birthday and we’re taking the day to re-watch some of his best performances.
Rooted in Honduran director Nicole Mejia’s perspective, “A Place in the Field” is a scrappy film with a deep sense of place and culture.
It’s a funny turn, seeing hapless Mexicans maneuver the attention of organized crime in Spain in “I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me.”
“Scream” was the franchise that got me into horror movies but with Melissa Barrera’s firing and Jenna Ortega’s exit one day later, I’m out.
When I first heard about Netflix’s emerging reggaetonero comedy “Neon,” I was excited – but the representation I craved was MIA.
Twenty years ago, the dramatic thriller “21 Grams” came out in North American theaters, and became an emblematic work of modern cinema.
Halfway into the “Robbie Williams” documentary, the cheekiness and bravado fall away to reveal a sensitive, vulnerable, and honest man.
Quantum Leap, The Boys, Gen V, Bridgerton, Grey’s Anatomy, and so many others are missing the depth and character Latinos bring.