“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Uses Nostalgia in the Best Way
Nostalgia-powered documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon” offers forward-thinking discussions about representation, digital footprint, and privacy.
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Why This Mexican Watches ‘Eat Pray Love’ Annually
Growing up in a Mexican household, I didn’t grasp that people like me could travel the world. In fact, it was only in the last five years when I realized I could travel – just like Liz Gilbert, Julia Roberts’ character in Eat Pray Love. Though Europe still remains unreachable, movies like this helped me […]
‘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.
A Love Letter to ‘90s Thalía
Picture this: it’s the ‘90s. You tune into the most popular novelas of the day, where a handsome rich man sweeps a humble, gold-hearted woman off her feet. You rush out to streak the front of your hair blonde, or get a crop top while also singing pop songs like “Piel Morena,” or “Amor a […]
Why We Shouldn’t Forget Gabriella in “The Little Mermaid” Series
The 90s ‘Little Mermaid’ show featured a character that made her mark in my young, impressionable mind: Gabriella, the deaf Latina mermaid.
Ten Years Later, It’s Time to Celebrate “Mosquita y Mari”
“Mosquita y Mari” is a special, one-of-a-kind gem for our community. Ten years after its premiere, it’s time we should honor it as such.
Re-Watching “Devious Maids” As a Celebration of Comadres
“Devious Maids” focuses on the relationships between Latinas, specifically how comadrazgo can be a source of conflict and resolution.
20 Years Later, ‘American Family’ Still Matters
Trying to speak up for a diverse community adds a lot of pressure, but the 20-year-old ‘American Family’ shows it can be done.
Five Classic Films Where Non-Latinx Actors Play Us
We want to share Latinx movie history in Hollywood, and part of that is the many times that non-Latinx actors played Latinx parts.
Reconnecting with ‘Yo Soy Betty, La Fea’ 20 Years Later
Re-watching the hit Colombian telenovela ‘Yo Soy Betty, La Fea’ offers this Costa Rican fan plenty of reflection opportunities.