LGBTQ Latin American Cinema Leads the Way
While Hollywood stifled queer stories, things happened differently in LGBTQ Latin American cinema – and these 11 films prove it.
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The LATAM-US Divide on Who is “Latina”
What does it mean to call oneself Latina, Latine, or Latinx? Who gets to decide? And does it matter where you fall on the LATAM/US divide?
The Short List of the 8 Oscar-Nominated Women Directors
These eight women directors deserve to be celebrated for their Oscar nominations but there should be so, so many more of them.
“Past Lives” Is a Mediation on (Immigrant) Sacrifice Wrapped in a Love Story
I see myself in “Past Lives.” Like the Oscar-nominated film’s heroine Nora, I’ve equated falling in love with losing control for so long.
Director Lila Avilés Explores Grief Through a Child’s Eyes in “Tótem”
As a child, the Mexican filmmaker behind “Tótem,” Lila Avilés spent a lot of time alone – an experience she now brings to the big screen.
Interview: Ariana DeBose Finds “I.S.S.” Role “Liberating”
Ariana DeBose sat down with LatinaMedia.Co to talk about her new film “I.S.S.,” life since her Oscar win, and how she chooses roles.
Celebrating Gael García Bernal on His 45th Birthday
Today Gael García Bernal celebrates his 45th birthday and we’re taking the day to re-watch some of his best performances.
Ke Huy Quan Finally Gets His Flowers
With “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Ke Huy Quan reclaimed his rightful place as an actor, but Asian communities remain underrepresented.
#TheLatinaPress: Issue 12
In this issue of #TheLatinaPress, we celebrate Ariana DeBose’s historic Oscar win, look back on Women’s History Month, and recommend Refinery29’s new series, ‘Cuerpo.’
Encanto’s Oscar Win is a Win for Latin Representation
‘Encanto’s’ Oscar win shows those in power should do everything they can to ensure that media is a true reflection of humanity’s multiculturalism.