Sundance Winner “Sujo” Honors Mexican Youth
“Sujo,” an emotionally arresting film by Mexican filmmakers Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez premiered at Sundance to great acclaim.
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Director Lila Avilés Explores Grief Through a Child’s Eyes in “Tótem”
As a child, the Mexican filmmaker behind “Tótem,” Lila Avilés spent a lot of time alone – an experience she now brings to the big screen.
Latine Filmmakers Shine at Sundance 2024
This year, LatinaMedia.Co’s co-founders, Cristina Escobar and Nicola Schulze, attended the Sundance Film Festival in snowy Park City. It’s the ultimate gathering of Hollywood storytellers, stars, and fans. On Main Street, deals are made, stars mingle supplying the occasional selfie, and everyone’s a little high, thanks to the altitude. We were encouraged to see so […]
Sundance Winner “In the Summers” Is A Poignant Picture About Dads, Daughters, and Development
Alessandra Lacorazza’s semi-autobiographical film “In the Summers” is about two sisters who visit their alcoholic father (aka Residente).
Leaving White Feminism in 2023
Hollywood may be stuck depicting white feminism, but I’m not. I’m leaving behind my passive acceptance of it in 2023 and hope you will too.
Masculinity is a Curse: A Look at Mysticism in “The Iron Claw”
“The Iron Claw” shows how patriarchy’s promises of protection are false, even as they continue to capture so many men’s imaginations.
7 Must-Watch Palestinian Films
Understanding what is happening in Gaza today may not be too complicated. After decades of Israeli invasion, the last bastion of the Palestinian people is disappearing before our eyes. Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces have killed nearly 25,000 people, and approximately two million Gazans have been internally displaced. As the tragedy continues and amid […]
15 Latinx Sundance Titles to Watch For
Don’t let anyone tell you Latinx people don’t make films. We do – and every year there’s a bevy of movies starring, directed, and centering people at Sundance. Do we then get invited to the right meetings and receive big Hollywood deals that put our stories in front of audiences around the world? If you […]
In ‘Maestro,’ Mulligan Shares A Lot with Her Character (But Not Her Latinidad)
“You know, she was utterly fearless,” says Carey Mulligan when speaking of Felicia Montealegre Bernstein. Mulligan knows this better than most, having spent much of the last five years with Felicia Montealegre Bernstein, the woman married to American composer, Leonard Bernstein. The world knows of Leonard Bernstein and his broad and considerable contributions to composing, […]
“The Color Purple” Sparkles with Love, Life, and Strife
Vibrant, moving, and epitomizing the struggles and hardships in life with the ability to shine brightly regardless, The Color Purple sparkles. The cast delivers top-tier performances, the direction and cinematography sing, and every scene matters. Besides the acting, the music is playlist-worthy with its mind-blowing songs that make me recall the dance numbers accompanying each […]