Netflix’s “Juan Gabriel: Debo, Puedo, y Quiero” is Powerfully Joyful
It’s been nearly 10 years since Juan Gabriel passed, but Netflix’s docuseries telling his story couldn’t have come at a better time.
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“Night Stage” Laughs in the Face of Latine Respectability
The Brazilian erotic thriller “Night Stage” examines and shirks machismo and respectability, inviting us to revel in the chaos.
Sonora Reyes Talks Novel “The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar”
With “The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar,” Sonora Reyes humanizes mental illness and disability, all while centering a queer Latino boy.
“The Hunting Wives” Tries to Be Darkly Sexy But Misses
“The Hunting Wives” has the glossy feel of a prestige drama, but the narrative weight of a Bravo after-show.
Latinxs Who Are Pure Fuego Over 40
From the newly single Jessica Alba to the internet’s boyfriend Pedro Pascal, Latinx over 40 are muy fuego in more ways than one.
River Gallo on Latinidad, Cowboys, and Gender in Feature Debut “Ponyboi”
Latina Media Co interviews “Ponyboi” writer and star River Gallo on what makes their films so specific and evocative to Latine audiences.
“Homem com H” Shows Us Queer Liberation’s Path in Brazil
Netflix’s “Homem com H” parallels Ney Matogrosso’s path with the country’s, showing how both dealt with the dictatorship and homophobia.
“Overcompensating” Lampoons Masculinity with Closeted Storyline
“Overcompensating” satirizes today’s anti-gay and anti-woman groupthink that at worst is the mark of an emerging fascist rule.
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.
“High Tide” Explores Loneliness, Community, and Race
Beauty and quiet pain build to a crescendo in “High Tide,” a worthwhile if disjointed SXSW film about moving forward.