Four Latina Final Girls Who Beat the Odds
The tides are turning in horror and the roster of scream queens is growing increasingly diverse with Latinas helping to lead the way.
Melissa Barrera
Latine Filmmakers Shine at Sundance 2024
This year, LatinaMedia.Co’s co-founders, Cristina Escobar and Nicola Schulze, attended the Sundance Film Festival in snowy Park City. It’s the ultimate gathering of Hollywood storytellers, stars, and fans. On Main Street, deals are made, stars mingle supplying the occasional selfie, and everyone’s a little high, thanks to the altitude. We were encouraged to see so […]
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
Don’t let anyone tell you Latinx people don’t make films. We do – and every year there’s a bevy of movies starring, directed, and centering people at Sundance. Do we then get invited to the right meetings and receive big Hollywood deals that put our stories in front of audiences around the world? If you […]
Why the Downfall of the ‘Scream’ Franchise Feels So Personal
“Scream” was the franchise that got me into horror movies but with Melissa Barrera’s firing and Jenna Ortega’s exit one day later, I’m out.
Six Latine Shows and People to Watch This Pride
People celebrate Pride in different ways but it’s always a good idea to support queer Latine representation in entertainment.
The Pretty Girls of “Vida” and “Schitt’s Creek”
I’d love to talk about the ways Melissa Barrera’s Lyn and Annie Murphy’s Alexis are similar all day. But there’s a problem.
10 Latinx Stars That Should be Nominated for an Emmy
We’re disappointed but we’re not surprised. Yet again 2020 is another year with no Latinx people getting Emmy nominations. It’s not that we haven’t tried – 2019 featured some amazing talent. From MJ Rodriguez’s iconic role as Blanca in the critically acclaimed Pose to Julissa Calderon’s stand out performance in Gentified, this year was filled […]