Alexxis Lemire of “The Half of It” Deserves More
No matter how many times I watch ‘The Half of It’ or how little recognition Alexxis Lemire gets, the movie makes me more hopeful for queer Latinas like me.
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Four Latinas on ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
We’re still talking about The Queen’s Gambit. There was the initial wave of fawning reviews, then the more nuanced takes (yes the ‘magical negro’ is a problem), the reminder that star Anya Taylor-Joy is (white) Latina, and it goes on. So what did Latina critics think? Let’s dive in.
Latina Critics on ‘Vampires vs. the Bronx’ (We Like It)
Trick-or-treating may be canceled but Halloween in all its scary, campy glory is not. So let us invite you to check out the latest from Netflix, Vampires vs. the Bronx. Confronted with vampires, gentrification, and maple scones, our heroes are young Afrolatinos, their protective, Catholic moms, and, of course, the local bodega.
Three Latina Critics on Hilary Swank’s ‘Away’
Cruising the reviews, you’d think only dudes have opinions on Netflix’s ‘Away’ but women (and Latinas!) like space/STEM/astronauts too. So what do we think?
What Five Latinas Have to Say About “Julie and the Phantoms”
We can’t help but root for Netflix’s Julie and the Phantoms. This import from Brazil (it’s a remake of Julie e os Fantasmas) stars Boricua Madison Reyes, singing and dancing and reminding us of the High School Musical stars of old. We wish more Latinas, and particularly Afrolatinas, were paid to review the show but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate those who were.
An Ode to Paulina de la Mora from ‘La casa de las flores’
Part of me finds Paulina de la Mora aspirational. But the eldest daughter in Netflix’s ‘La casa de las flores’ is also ridiculous and flawed and that’s what I love about her.
Motherhood and Morality: Catching Up with “Workin’ Moms”
The protagonist of Workin’ Moms is not a good person but she is a good mother. Imagine that.
10 Netflix Shows to Watch for Hispanic Heritage Month
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and we’ve got you covered with Latinx shows that’ll make you want to fall in love, run for office, and dance it out.
Watching and Loving the White, Male “Stranger Things”
Can a show that’s white and male still expand who can be a hero, who’s worthy of our attention, and who deserves to have their story told?
“Someone Great” is the Romantic Comedy We Need
When I was pre-teen and teenager, the women dancing in their underwear on screen were white and super thin. Think Cameron Diaz and Kirsten Dunst. They had this carefree cuteness, this unquestionable right to be fearless, sexy, and the center of attention. All of us wanted to be them, as unattainable as that was for […]