“The Materialists” Wastes Pedro Pascal on a Story that Punishes Female Ambition
“The Materialists” judges its heroine for wanting financial security and forsakes Pedro Pascal in the process.
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With “Sally” Cristina Costantini Creates an Inspiring, Cautionary Tale
In “Sally,” director Cristina Costantini celebrates the first U.S. woman to go into outer space while exploring her sacrifices.
Tribeca’s “Esta Isla” Is The Mythic Coming-Of-Age, Puerto Rican Film I Needed
From its score to its script, “Esta Isla” masterfully captures life in Puerto Rico while building our own mythic language.
Ana de Armas in “Ballerina” Doesn’t Just Fight Like A Girl, She Fights Like a Latina!
With “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” Ana de Armas becomes the first Latina to help a major Hollywood action franchise.
Nine Latino Genre Films that Explore Our Culture
At their best, Latino genre films can recognize our hardships and celebrate the diversity of our cultures. Here are nine excellent examples.
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” Bids Farewell in Style
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” stands as a tribute to both Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt and the long-running, thriving saga.
Cannes’ “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” Celebrates Trans Women
Set in the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chile, “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” emphasizes humor, family, and love.
Save the Date: Sundance Heads to CDMX for a Second Time
The Sundance Film Festival is returning to CDMX at the end of the month, bringing 15 feature and five short films.
This Mother’s Day, We Need More Mother-Daughter Media
I grew with films that centered daddy issues and the need for male praise. Today, I want media that celebrates mother-daughter relationships!
“On Swift Horses” Wins With its Latino Supporting Characters
“On Swift Horses” has two, multidimensional queer Latino supporting characters – and the film does right by them.