In “Mad Bills to Pay: (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo),” Machismo Belies A Wounded Heart
There’s something softer beneath the main character’s hard surface in the Sundance selection, “Mad Bills to Pay.”
Masculinity
“Uma Família Feliz” is a Broken One
“Uma Família Feliz” is Raphael Montes’ bone-chilling reflection of what it is to be a woman in Brazil’s post-conservative political moment.
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.
Masculinity is a Curse: A Look at Mysticism in “The Iron Claw”
“The Iron Claw” shows how patriarchy’s promises of protection are false, even as they continue to capture so many men’s imaginations.
Colombian “El Otro Hijo” Explores Overlooked, Intimate Pain
The outstanding Colombian film, “El Otro Hijo” opens with the end of Federico’s childhood – at the moment his brother dies suddenly.
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 […]
How Hulu’s “This Fool” is Addressing Men’s Mental Health
“This Fool” depicts men contending with mental health issues and that makes it one of the most significant shows for Latinx culture.
Freevee’s “Primo” Elevates Different Forms of Machismo
Based on show creator Shea Serrano’s life, “Primo” is a new Latinx family sitcom following a teen boy, his single mom, and his five uncles.
The Last Of Us Allows Pedro Pascal to Shatter Toxic Masculinity Standards… Again
The Last of Us isn’t the kind of show one would expect to shatter stereotypes and yet through it, Pedro Pascal is redefining masculinity.