“Never Have I Ever” Taught Me How to Talk to My Mother
I never saw my particularly-fraught relationship with my Colombian immigrant mom represented, until I stumbled on “Never Have I Ever.”
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“How To Get Rich” – Is This Sound Financial Advice?
When I noticed Netflix’s “How To Get Rich,” I felt a dose of relief and skepticism as an eldest immigrant daughter curious about finances.
‘Power Rangers: Once and Always’ Shows How to Pass the Torch
Slightly campy in the most 90s way, ‘Power Rangers: Once and Again’ bridges the gap between generations in a way that many reboots don’t.
Why I’m Breaking Up with Reality Dating Shows
I’ve had enough of watching BIPOC women be treated poorly and darker skinned Latinx people erased altogether in reality dating shows.
The Dialogue Sparkles in the International Intrigue of “The Diplomat”
Despite the high-stakes Kate Wyler encounters in “The Diplomat,” it’s her words that make the difference (and entertain us).
You Season 4 Part 2 Ends with a Sloppy Reality Check
You Season 4 Part 2 explodes the notion of a kind and misunderstood Joe, even if the show’s method makes me facepalm at their choices.
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Has a Mexican Soul
Guillermo del Toro’s version of “Pinocchio” artfully merges beauty and horror and so reveals its Mexican soul despite its source material.
Pamela Anderson is the Superheroine We Didn’t Know We Needed
With “Pamela, A Love Story,” Pamela Anderson shows a life of dissociation, violence, and resilience, finally regaining control.
Netflix’s “You” Joins the Eat-the-Rich Crowd
Season four of Netflix’s You powers its action by punishing the spoiled elite – their cruel behavior pushing audiences further to Joe’s side.
Three Latinx Shows to Watch This Winter
We’re talking three Latinx shows that are Latinx-centered with Latinx characters looking right back at us on the small screen.