Klaudia Reynicke’s “Reinas” Re-Writes the Immigration Movie
Making “Reinas” was a homecoming for writer/director Klaudia Reynicke, which is ironic because the Sundance film is about the act of leaving.
Festivals
Sundance Winner “Sujo” Honors Mexican Youth
“Sujo,” an emotionally arresting film by Mexican filmmakers Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez premiered at Sundance to great acclaim.
Sundance Winner “In the Summers” Is A Poignant Picture About Dads, Daughters, and Development
Alessandra Lacorazza’s semi-autobiographical film “In the Summers” is about two sisters who visit their alcoholic father (aka Residente).
Colombian “El Otro Hijo” Explores Overlooked, Intimate Pain
The outstanding Colombian film, “El Otro Hijo” opens with the end of Federico’s childhood – at the moment his brother dies suddenly.
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
Don’t let anyone tell you Latinx people don’t make films. We do – and every year there’s a bevy of movies starring, directed, and centering people at Sundance. Do we then get invited to the right meetings and receive big Hollywood deals that put our stories in front of audiences around the world? If you […]
Shakira Barrera on ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Festival
Q+A with Shakira Barrera, actress and ¡Tú Cuentas! ambassador about what makes this Latinx youth film festival so important.
Imelda Is Not Alone
One of the most powerful moments of Imelda is Not Alone, a documentary short directed by award-winning Salvadoran filmmaker Paula Heredia, is seeing a young rape victim handcuffed to her hospital bed accused of attempted murder after accidentally giving birth in a toilet to a child she didn’t know she was carrying. The scene introduces […]
Q&A with Rosamary Berríos Hernández, Director of “Santiago de Las Mujeres”
“Santiago de las Mujeres” director Rosamary Berríos Hernández talks culture, cinematography, and the importance of telling our stories.
“Boca Chica” Knows The Problem is Patriarchy But Doesn’t Offer Any New Solutions
There is a certain type of bravery to make a debut film like “Boca Chica,” which exposes the hyper-sexualization of Dominican girls.
5 Fantasia 2023 Films Promising Horrific Delights
Fantasia Film Festival 2023 starts tomorrow and film lovers, especially horror film aficionados, are in for a treat. This year’s program is vast and does not disappoint, which makes it so hard to narrow down to favorites. But whether you enjoy vengeance flicks, anthologies, minimalist horror a la The Witch, or in-your-face gore and laughs, […]