Y’lan Noel is Making Afro-Latino Identity Visible in Hollywood
Whether he’s Coltrane Wilder engineering an empire or Daniel King making us feel things we shouldn’t, Y’lan Noel is here to stay.
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8 TV Shows to Help Talk to Your Friends About Social Justice
Let’s face it: it’s not easy to talk to apolitical loved ones about why getting involved. But watching TV together? That you can do.
Maddy Perez Won “Euphoria” (While the Show Itself Lost)
“Euphoria” spent seven years breaking its women – Maddy Perez didn’t get the memo. Praise be to Alexa Demie.
“Euphoria” Season 3 Goes Wild West And That’s Not Working Out for Maddy
Instead of investigating what Maddie’s overt sexuality means to her, “Euphoria” is happy to use it, once again, as just a trope.
“DTF St. Louis” Delves into the Strange Math of Male Obsession
“DTF St. Louis” in less interested in assigning blame than in examining the emotional machinery that enabled the murder at its center.
Season Two of “Como Agua Para Chocolate” Honors the Novel’s Excellence
“Como Agua Para Chocolate” season two once again reflects on family impositions, personal autonomy, and of course cooking as self-expression.
10 Latinx (& Spanish) Shows for Your “Heated Rivalry” Hangover
Let’s be honest, we’re all still nursing a hangover after binging “Heated Rivalry” – thankfully these 10 shows scratch the same itch.
“It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley.” Por Siempre.
The HBO documentary “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” tells the story of the Panamanian-American musician who died way too soon.
Tim Robinson is the Unhinged Jester Who Will Be King (of Comedy)
Watching Tim Robinson is like getting a customized gift from a comedian god who crafted the man for my questionable entertainment.
“IT: Welcome to Derry” Haunts with Social Commentary
“Welcome to Derry” illustrates collective apathy and cycles of violence – and this grounding in reality makes it particularly horrifying.