How Hulu’s ‘The Valet’ Surprised Me
The Valet has a little bit of everything—gentrification, family dynamics, love and heartbreak, friendship, grief, and relatable Latinx humor.
Movies
5 Must-See Latinx Films Premiering at the Tribeca Festival
We’re pleased to be able to pick among the 18 Latinxs narrative films, documentaries, and shorts at this year’s Tribeca Festival.
The Horror of Aging in A24’s X
Viewing A24’s X caused a whirlwind in my mind with questions of completeness, youth, and existential dread swirling in my head non-stop.
It’s Complicated: Latinx Stereotypes and the Stars Who Play Them
Latinxs have long had a difficult relationship with Hollywood. We are constantly fighting to get representation on the silver screen, despite being 62.1 million strong in the U.S. When we are in films, our roles often perpetuate long-held Latinx stereotypes, such as women only being maids, men only being criminals, and everyone not knowing how […]
Bad Bunny as ‘El Muerto’ Is Not The Hero We Deserve
He’s a villain, not a hero, I know. There’s a lot I could say about casting Puerto Rican Bad Bunny as a Mexican character, especially one so out of pocket as to be nearly non-existent in the Marvel comics. But the most important thing for me, as a Chicano, is how his casting in this […]
‘Crush’ is the Queer Latina Representation I Needed as a Teen
‘Crush’ is a hilarious, heartwarming movie about embracing identity, being fearless, and letting go of fantasies—all in the name of queer love.
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Will Open Your Mind
From the reality of the American dream to mother-daughter relationships and generational trauma, tapping into different versions of yourself to examining the people we love and what they teach us—’Everything Everywhere All At Once’ will break you open and show you how beautiful chaos can be.
Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Helped Me Process My Trauma
After watching “Turning Red,” I realized therapy has helped me extend grace to Mei-Mei-adjacent, boy-band-obsessed thirteen-year-old me.
Five Classic Films Where Non-Latinx Actors Play Us
We want to share Latinx movie history in Hollywood, and part of that is the many times that non-Latinx actors played Latinx parts.
Encanto’s Oscar Win is a Win for Latin Representation
‘Encanto’s’ Oscar win shows those in power should do everything they can to ensure that media is a true reflection of humanity’s multiculturalism.