We Need More Latina Late Bloomer Stories
When it comes to late bloomer stories, white women like Dakota Johnson in “Am I OK?” are not giving Latinas the representation we need.
Film
How This Neurodivergent Puertorriqueña Became a Screenwriter
Someone has to break through Hollywood’s locked door. Why can’t that someone be me, a Puertorriqueña screenwriter?
What “Twisters” Got Right For Our Latino Community
It would have been easy to cast POC storm survivors in “Twisters.” Instead, we get two Latino heroes who love science!
The Palestinian Girls of 2002’s “Jenin, Jenin” and Today Deserve Peace
“I’d like to say something that has nothing to do with hope or anything like that. But to the Israelis, I have [this] to say – ‘Proud as eagles we will live. Erect as lions we will die.’ May each Israeli bear this in mind.” The girl in the 2002 documentary, Jenin, Jenin, can be […]
“Uma Família Feliz” is a Broken One
“Uma Família Feliz” is Raphael Montes’ bone-chilling reflection of what it is to be a woman in Brazil’s post-conservative political moment.
Jessica Alba’s “Trigger Warning” Pushes Harmful Rhetoric
“Trigger Warning” may slap a Latina sticker on this action movie and call it a day – but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it as ours.
“Robot Dreams” Forsakes Language to Honor Friendship
Building on WALL-E’s legacy, “Robot Dreams” finds its drama in its robot/dog odd pairing, resolving in an unexpectedly mature way.
“Inside Out 2” is a Packed Emotional Odyssey
New emotions and bigger stakes help “Inside Out 2” continue the rewarding journey started in the original 2015 film.
“Beautiful Sin” Doc Shows What Happens with an IVF Ban
With an IVF ban in the news again, we need to reevaluate our society with the help of documentaries like “Beautiful Sin.”
Adria Arjona Helps Make “Hit Man” the Best Rom-Com We’ve Seen in Forever
Adria Arjona Helps Make “Hit Man” the Best Rom-Com We’ve Seen in Forever