‘Do Revenge’ Fixes the Problem with My Favorite 00s Teen Movies
‘Do Revenge’ is the perfect mix of everything my younger self wanted in a teen movie: impeccable outfits, drama, and a complex Latina lead.
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“A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad” Is a Hard But Necessary Watch
Netflix’s A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad is a Chilean and German documentary series with much to teach us. But warning, it includes details of sexual abuse of minors, coercion of women, domestic violence, and torture that are deeply disturbing.
5 Takeaways from Jennifer Lopez Doc ‘Halftime’
If you need some motivation, check out our five lessons from the Jennifer Lopez (or should I say Jennifer Affleck?!) documentary ‘Halftime.’
‘Stranger Things’ Lack of Representation Holds it Back
‘Stranger Things’ could have been life-changing entertainment but with its lack of diversity, it settled for just being great.
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Makes Culture an Every-Day Thing
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ isn’t a show about how its the titular character, Mickey Haller, is Mexican American. And that’s a good thing.
The Fallout: A Generation Fighting For Their Lives
The Fallout captures the emotionally grueling aftermath of a high school shooting, and at the four-year mark of Parkland, we’re reminded how Gen-Z is still fighting for their lives. TW: The following article discusses school shootings and gun violence. Mass shootings happen fast…really fast. In 24 minutes, 10 were murdered in Santa Fe High School. […]
On ‘The Circle,’ Competition Divides and Racializes
Reality competition shows like The Circle can be heartwarming in their own way, but they can also show how people can justify their hostility – a reality connected heavily to how we racialize each other.
‘Noche de Fuego’ Deserves to Win at the Oscars
Despite the girls’ lives being torn apart by war, the heart of ‘Noche de Fuego’ is not their fear but the love they share.
5 Rom-Coms To Watch on Netflix This Month
If you’re in the mood for love, I put together my favorite Netflix rom-coms that give belly laughs, heartfelt moments, and at least one great twist.
‘Money Heist’ Portrays Our Deepest Fantasy: Taking Down Capitalism
‘Money Heist’ isn’t your typical Robin Hood story but it did give us the ability to dream of what it looks like outside of the constraints of capitalism.