Max’s “The Pitt” Brings Medical Chaos Back to the Screen – and My Worst Fears With It
HBO Max’s “The Pitt” is a raw, visceral look at a system stretched to its breaking point and the people caught in its crossfire.
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2024 Superlatives in Latina Media
2024 was A YEAR. Looking back, here are our superlatives in Latina media – our favorites (and most random moments) of the year. Best Rom-Com: Música Staring our girl Camila Mendes and Brazilian filmmaker Rudy Mancuso, this SXSW and Prime Video rom-com has all the things. Beautiful people falling in love. A hilarious take on […]
HBO’s ‘Como Agua Para Chocolate’ Is an Intoxicating Reinterpretation
“Como Agua Para Chocolate” on HBO brings new life to this love story, exploring family obligations, gender roles, and the power of gastronomy.
Latinos Finally Did Good at the 2024 Emmys
“To all the Latinas who are looking at me,” Colón-Zayas said in her 2024 Emmys acceptance speech, “Vote for your rights.”
Back into the Favela with “City of God: The Fight Rages On”
Emphasizing community power, HBO’s “City of God: The Fight Rages On” has much of the explosive charm of the film that shares its name.
Celebrating the 2024 Latina Emmy Nominations – and People of Color in General
Will this be the year for Selena Gomez? This year’s Emmy nominations have lots of Latinas and a wide range of people of color.
Julio Torres is Back to Short Form with the Refreshing “Fantasmas”
While “Fantasmas” is entertaining overall, the short vignettes really allow the HBO show’s creator, former SNL writer, Julio Torres to shine.
“Brandy Hellville” Is Shocking, But Not Surprising
“Brandy Hellville” is an earnest attempt to defang a company that preys upon girls and women but it doesn’t go far enough.
“Turtles All the Way Down” Gives Us a Latina Heroine with OCD
Starring Latina Isabela Merced, “Turtles All the Way Down” dramatizes the claustrophobic atmosphere of OCD with hope and honesty.
Annenberg’s Most Inclusive Latinx Series Are All Canceled
In truly depressing news, the Latinx series on Annenberg’s list of the top 100 inclusive streaming series have all been canceled.