“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.
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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.
Spanish-Language Limited Series Making a New Telenovela Format
Streaming platforms are creating a new telenovela with innovative formats available for the quick consumption modern Latinx viewers like.
5 Latinx Documentaries that Showcase Resistance
To fuel our inner fire, here are five Latinx documentaries that chronicle moments of legendary resistance from our peoples.
“Picture This” is a Fun but Flawed New Rom-Com for Brown Girls
With South Asian women in front and behind the camera, “Picture This” is the type of representation we love, even if the film is imperfect.
2024 Superlatives in Latina Media
2024 was A YEAR. Looking back, here are our superlatives in Latina media – our favorites (and most random moments) of the year. Best Rom-Com: Música Staring our girl Camila Mendes and Brazilian filmmaker Rudy Mancuso, this SXSW and Prime Video rom-com has all the things. Beautiful people falling in love. A hilarious take on […]