Coupling Weddings and Death in Cinema
“Til death do us part” sets us up to reckon with the oddly phantasmagorical glory of marriage and death, a pairing my favorite films explore.
Movies
The Palestinian Girls of 2002’s “Jenin, Jenin” and Today Deserve Peace
“I’d like to say something that has nothing to do with hope or anything like that. But to the Israelis, I have [this] to say – ‘Proud as eagles we will live. Erect as lions we will die.’ May each Israeli bear this in mind.” The girl in the 2002 documentary, Jenin, Jenin, can be […]
“Cholitas” Inspires With Indigenous Latinas Reaching New Heights
“Cholitas” follows five mountain-climbing Aymara, representing women who have been silenced by cultural traditions and political forces.
American Girl Still Matters to This 24-Year-Old Latina
I love American Girl dolls but have a complicated relationship with Josefina, who shares my Mexican American heritage but not my glasses.
“Inside Out 2” is a Packed Emotional Odyssey
New emotions and bigger stakes help “Inside Out 2” continue the rewarding journey started in the original 2015 film.
“Beautiful Sin” Doc Shows What Happens with an IVF Ban
With an IVF ban in the news again, we need to reevaluate our society with the help of documentaries like “Beautiful Sin.”
Adria Arjona Helps Make “Hit Man” the Best Rom-Com We’ve Seen in Forever
Adria Arjona Helps Make “Hit Man” the Best Rom-Com We’ve Seen in Forever
‘Simón’ Portrays and Works to Heal Venezuelan’s Collective Wound
Talking with the director of “Simón,” Diego Vicentini, it’s clear his guilt, like that of many Venezuelans abroad, is palpable in the film.
“Atlas” is JLo’s Perfectly Fine, Sci-Fi Flick
If you’re looking for something to watch before bed, that you won’t care if you see the ending or not—Jennifer Lopez’s “Atlas” is perfect.
“Furiosa” is A Sprawling Epic of Grief and Rage
“Furiosa” is not just a post-apocalyptic prequel, but a film that explores the consequences of how we treat each other in chaotic times.