“Pedro Páramo” Doesn’t Do Right by its Women
Rodrigo Prieto’s adaptation of the famed 1955 novel “Pedro Páramo” has a tricky relationship with the women within it.
Gender
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.
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.
The Timeless Feminist Discourse of “Pride and Prejudice”
Ah, Pride and Prejudice, the timeless tale of love, societal norms, and the struggle for independence, wrapped in corsets and tea parties. Jane Austen—the mastermind behind this social critique disguised as a romantic narrative—certainly had a knack for dissecting the complexities of her era’s expectations, especially for women. Picture this: a society where marriage is […]
The Barbie Telenovela Crossover Was Formative for Latinas
Both Barbies and telenovelas peaked at the turn of the millennium, leading to an implosion of feminine world-building for Latinas like me.
What “Pose” Taught Me About Womanhood
The women of “Pose” must assert their womanhood over and over again and it got me thinking about what it means to a woman…