“ZombieCON Vol. 1” is a Cult Classic in the Making
For me, “ZombieCON Vol. 1” is A B-movie with an A+ heart, destined to live forever in the undead pantheon of con nerd favorites.
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“Cada Minuto Cuenta” Season 2 Honors the Mexican People
Entertaining, culturally significant, and visually arresting, “Cada Minuto Cuenta” makes you understand the human cost of natural disasters.
“Upload” Concludes Its Prescient Warning on AI-Generated Ghosts
“Upload” premiered in 2020 and as it ends, technology has caught up to its premise of turning death into just another interface.
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.
“Heads of State” Tries to Be Funny, Hits Too Close to Home
Be warned: “Heads of State” doesn’t offer escape from our current geopolitical state but rather an unflattering reflection of it.
Prime Video’s “Menem” Satirizes Ambition and Its Consequences
“Menem” combines historical analysis, creative storytelling, and acidic humor to satirize the story of the former Argentinian President.
“Mentiras, La Serie” Honors the Original with New Layers
In February 2009, the musical that would change Mexican pop culture forever premiered: Mentiras, el Musical. With 4,000 performances to its credit, a tenure of more than a decade on the billboards, and even a drag show (Mentidrags), it is one of the longest-running and most resonant theatrical productions in Latin America. By José Manuel […]
Blood Ties and Betrayal, “The Better Sister” Is THAT Murder Mystery
“The Better Sister” is the kind of show that sucker punches your weekend plans and has you texting your therapist mid-season.
“Overcompensating” Lampoons Masculinity with Closeted Storyline
“Overcompensating” satirizes today’s anti-gay and anti-woman groupthink that at worst is the mark of an emerging fascist rule.
Amy Sherman-Palladino’s “Étoile” Explores the Price of Dancing with the Truth
With “Étoile,” the Palladinos are building a deep reflection on how ethical dilemmas intersect with the need to preserve art.