“Homem com H” Shows Us Queer Liberation’s Path in Brazil
Netflix’s “Homem com H” parallels Ney Matogrosso’s path with the country’s, showing how both dealt with the dictatorship and homophobia.
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“The Phoenician Scheme” Contemplates and Delivers on Redemption
Starring Benicio del Toro, “The Phoenician Scheme” follows a ruthless tycoon as he reconnects with his daughter and searches for redemption.
“The Materialists” Wastes Pedro Pascal on a Story that Punishes Female Ambition
“The Materialists” judges its heroine for wanting financial security and forsakes Pedro Pascal in the process.
With “Sally” Cristina Costantini Creates an Inspiring, Cautionary Tale
In “Sally,” director Cristina Costantini celebrates the first U.S. woman to go into outer space while exploring her sacrifices.
Tribeca’s “Esta Isla” Is The Mythic Coming-Of-Age, Puerto Rican Film I Needed
From its score to its script, “Esta Isla” masterfully captures life in Puerto Rico while building our own mythic language.
Ana de Armas in “Ballerina” Doesn’t Just Fight Like A Girl, She Fights Like a Latina!
With “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” Ana de Armas becomes the first Latina to help a major Hollywood action franchise.
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” Bids Farewell in Style
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” stands as a tribute to both Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt and the long-running, thriving saga.
This Mother’s Day, We Need More Mother-Daughter Media
I grew with films that centered daddy issues and the need for male praise. Today, I want media that celebrates mother-daughter relationships!
“On Swift Horses” Wins With its Latino Supporting Characters
“On Swift Horses” has two, multidimensional queer Latino supporting characters – and the film does right by them.
“The Goldsmith’s Secret,” Because Love is Timeless
The Spanish film, “The Goldsmith’s Secret,” goes beyond an epic romance, weaving together themes of feminism, patriarchy, and resoluteness.