Why “Designing Miami” is Latinx TV Excellence
“Designing Miami” isn’t just a treat for those who love interior design. It’s a look at Latinx culture, love, and excellence.
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Netflix’s Cutest Latine Couple is from “Love on the Spectrum”
Dani of “Love on the Spectrum” shows us that not only is it perfectly acceptable to want sex, but we can also tell our partners what we want.
The Two Latinas in “Netflix is a Joke” Fest
I count just two Latinas – Melissa Villaseñor and Vanessa Gonzalez – of the 200+ “Netflix is a Joke” performers and I’m celebrating them.
Sofía Vergara’s “Griselda” Falls to Its Worst Telenovela Instincts
Despite prestige ambitions, “Griselda” is a third-tier telenovela, failing to showcase Sofía Vergara’s true potential as a dramatic actress.
“My Life With The Walter Boys” Represents Our Actual, Diverse World
During the warm summer days, we heard about The Summer I Turned Pretty, but winter is here and so now it’s time for now for My Life With The Walter Boys to get all the attention. The new Netflix series is more than a teen drama with a love triangle. It’s based on the book […]
‘Society of the Snow’ and the Power of Friendship
Yes, Society of the Snow (La Sociedad de la Nieve) is an inspiring movie about survival against all odds and the power of the human spirit. But to be more specific, it’s a story about how in the darkest times, people find strength in each other. It isn’t a new theme. There are many narratives […]
2024 Latina Shows to Watch
New year, new series! We’re excited for all the 2024 Latina shows scheduled for the coming months. As usual, TV networks and streaming services are gearing up with a huge collection of premieres and renewed series. Fortunately, there is an increasing variety of content created by, starring, and directed by Latinos. So check out my […]
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 Crown,” a Royal Soap Opera with Historical Undertones, to the End
At the end of the first episode of Netflix’s The Crown Season 6, Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) enters her Kensington Palace rooms. She finds them filled with red and fuschia roses. A small case is on the table. It contains a beautiful watch of gold and diamonds, a present from her latest love interest – […]
“I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me” Plays with Belief to Lampoon Colonialism
It’s a funny turn, seeing hapless Mexicans maneuver the attention of organized crime in Spain in “I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me.”