“Emilia Pérez” is THE Female Force To Be Reckoned With
“Emilia Pérez” is quite possibly the most unique, creative, and artful movie these grandes ojos marrones have ever been blessed with.
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“Purple Hearts” is More Propoganda than Romance
As a lover of rom-coms, I wanted to like “Purple Hearts,” but this Netflix film isn’t a feel-good love story. It’s just right-wing propaganda.
“High Tide” Explores Loneliness, Community, and Race
Beauty and quiet pain build to a crescendo in “High Tide,” a worthwhile if disjointed SXSW film about moving forward.
Four Latina Final Girls Who Beat the Odds
The tides are turning in horror and the roster of scream queens is growing increasingly diverse with Latinas helping to lead the way.
Five Brazilian Noir Films to Watch Now
Even though the genre was born out of American fatalism, film noir became something new and powerful in the hands of Brazilian filmmakers.
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Uses Nostalgia in the Best Way
Nostalgia-powered documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon” offers forward-thinking discussions about representation, digital footprint, and privacy.
“Rez Ball” Scores Big In The Heart Department, Highlighting Indigenous Communities
Netflix film “Rez Ball” embraces the harsh truths of the Native communities it portrays while giving reverence to what they hold dear.
Alessandra Lacorazza Brings Her Sundance Winner “In The Summers” to Theaters
“In the Summers” writer/directer Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio insisted on casting Latinas in her acclaimed film, calling it “a nonnegotiable”
“Omni Loop” Dazzles With a Quirky Human Tale in Science Fiction
With a witty, nuanced cast, fantastic direction, and music that elevates the quirk, “Omni Loop” is a delightful, teary surprise.
“Peak Season” is Not A Romantic Comedy, It’s Real Life
Watching “Peak Season,” I got enveloped in the complex feelings of a new relationship that forces our heroine to confront what constrains her.