“The Rip” Wants Miami’s Soul Without Paying Miami Rent
The Affleck-Damon reunion “The Rip” is just another story where a Latin city becomes a backdrop for white male moral collapse.
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“Fallen Fruit” Director Chris Molina Makes his Native Miami His Muse
Before premiering at Frameline Festival, “Fallen Fruit” director Chris Molina talks Miami, community-building, and queer filmmaking.
Media Still Prefers Hypersexualized Latinas – Especially in Miami
A teenager once told me that, when he moved to Miami, he “thought everyone would look like Sofia Vergara.” He was surprised, and a little disappointed, to find that people here looked – normal. He was expecting all the hypersexualized Latinas he’d seen on TV. I didn’t have to ask what he meant. Miami, also […]
Lights, Camera, Controversy: ‘Neon’ and the Struggle for Authenticity
When I first heard about Netflix’s emerging reggaetonero comedy “Neon,” I was excited – but the representation I craved was MIA.