In 1993, a movie dropped that has since become a chola, Chicana, and Latinx cult classic: ‘Mi Vida Loca.’ Let’s breakdown why.
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At SXSW, Latinos from John Leguizamo to Julio Torres to Cheech Marin sounded off on the importance of our community creating our own stuff.
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Cannes winner, ‘La Jauría,’ portrays the topic of violence caused by drug trafficking and armed conflict from an intimate perspective.
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Julio Torres’ “Problemista” is a unique, hilarious, and poignant look at what it takes for marginalized folks to make their dreams a reality.
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‘Sister & Sister’ takes the longing of adolescence and hangs it over everything, bringing empathy, care, and warmth to its heroines.
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“Don’t judge a book by its cover”may work as a metaphor but with actual book covers, it’s a little more complicated.
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Aubrey Plaza Opened Doors for Deadpan Latinas Everywhere
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzFriends and acquaintances constantly recommended that I watch Aubrey Plaza’s work – and as a deadpan Latina, I get now why they did.
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Scream VI, much like its immediate predecessor, breathed new life into its franchise, thanks to its heroic and empowering Latina leads.
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Ke Huy Quan Finally Gets His Flowers
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzWith “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Ke Huy Quan reclaimed his rightful place as an actor, but Asian communities remain underrepresented.
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SXSW 2023 looks pretty good with Latinx representation, covering religion, sisterhood, cultural assimilation, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos!