Prime Video’s “Elle” Does Wrong by “Legally Blond”
“Elle” isn’t an origin story (because its Elle isn’t the one from “Legally Blond”). It’s just a nostalgia-fueled crash grab.
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“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Seeks to Right Capitalism’s Role in Art
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” swaps the fairy tale for a critique of the news (and arts) crisis with a splash of philanthrocapitalism.
Why “Felicity” Still Matters in the Age of Millennial Nostalgia
Millennial nostalgia is everywhere right now. From fashion trends to television reboots which finds series like Scrubs returning to air, late ‘90s and early 2000s pop culture is being revived, reframed and consumed at a rapid pace. Yet somehow, amid all of the retrospective love, one show is often left out of the conversation: Felicity. […]
6 Black Shows That Were Holding it Down in the 90s
While I watched white TV shows growing up, it was the Black ones that made Latinxs like me feel part of something bigger. Thank you.
Thirty Years Later, Looking Back on Growing up with “Xena”
On September 4, 1995, the first episode of “Xena: Warrior Princess” came out, and my seven-year-old self was immediately captivated.
Season Two of Prime’s “Betty la Fea” Offers Nostalgia and a Little Hope
Everyone shut up, my favorite telenovela is finally back on! Yes, Prime Video’s “Betty La Fea: La Historia Continua” is back with season two.
We’re Officially in Millennial Nostalgia Overload
Hollywood has always had a nostalgia problem – but now that the Millennial generation is looking back? It’s a full-blown crisis.
“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.
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.