Chatting “Frankenstein” with Guillermo del Toro
We talk to Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Issac, and Mia Goth about the fatherhood themes in their latest project, “Frankenstein.”
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“Huesera” and Latinas’ Changing Place in Horror
In a new wave of horror films like “Huesera,” Latinas are the storytellers – and they’re dramatizing what scares us.
Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” Is A Tantalizingly Dark Tale
The brilliance of Del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” lies in its portrayal of the hypocrisy within the famous experiment at its core.
Bad Bunny and Marcello Hernández Deliver the Funniest Moments in “Happy Gilmore 2”
Bad Bunny and Marcello Hernández make “Happy Gilmore 2” better. And honestly, I hope to see their characters together again.
“Bob Trevino Likes It” Will Break and Then Rebuild Your Heart
“Bob Trevino Likes It” earns your tears through its thoughtful rumination on connection, hurt, and healing.
“Death of a Unicorn” Is Bloody, Brilliant, and a Metaphysical Gut Punch
A unicorn. A billionaire. A bloodbath. Sounds like a fever dream, right? But that’s exactly what you get in HBO Max’s and A24’s Death of a Unicorn, a glittery, gory satire that sinks its horn straight into the rotten heart of capitalist greed. The setup is deceptively simple: A weekend retreat has deadly consequences when […]
Before There Was ‘Latino Representation,’ There Was “Salt of the Earth”
At Latina Media Co, Mujeres Problemáticas is where we dissect the media we consume, demand better representation, and celebrate the stories that center Latinas on our terms. In this piece, cultural critic Denise Zubizarreta and writer Stephanie Belk Prats join forces to explore the legacy of the only U.S. film ever blacklisted: Salt of the […]
How “I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story” Hit Me Different
When I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story premiered on Lifetime in March—alongside a six-part docuseries Confessions of Octomom — I didn’t press play. Even though the trailers for I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story caught my eye, I scrolled past them. I told myself I’d circle back. The truth is, four months ago, […]
28 Days, Weeks, and Years Later: What a Virus Teaches Us about Humanity
“28 Years Later” asks, what if the infected were not just beasts, but a new form of consciousness? What would that mean?
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.