What Bad Bunny in “Caught Stealing” Says About Latinx Power in Film
Bad Bunny being in “Caught Stealing” is historic, yes. But is his presence a crack in the wall or just another glossy poster on it?
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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.
Op-Ed: We Need Joyful, Messy, Latina Fiction (Like “Someone’s Gotta Give”)
We should be able to tell all the stories – including the messy ones Lucia’s in “Someone’s Gotta Give” – because they are ALL our stories.
What They’re Selling Us with Latina Bravolebrities
What’s going on with the new and old crop of Latina Bravolebrities – are they making us proud or serving the same, old stereotypes?
“Chief of War” Is Jason Momoa’s Love Letter to Hawaiian Resistance
Chief of War, the Apple TV+ series, is far from a flat experience — you can breathe it, feel it; it smells of earth, blood, and sea salt. It grips you from the opening minutes, as Kaʻiana (played by Jason Momoa) faces off against a shark in the depths, and it doesn’t let go until […]
“My Oxford Year” is a Tired, Cliché Story of Disability
Colombian-American actress Sofia Carson has become the queen of romantic dramas, with her stint at Netflix including Purple Hearts and The Life List. Now she’s the star of My Oxford Year alongside Corey Mylchreest, in which Anna De La Vega (Carson) decides to spend a year abroad studying at Oxford University. She soon starts up […]
Before There Was ‘Latino Representation,’ There Was “Salt of the Earth”
At Latina Media Co, Mujeres Problemáticas is where we dissect the media we consume, demand better representation, and celebrate the stories that center Latinas on our terms. In this piece, cultural critic Denise Zubizarreta and writer Stephanie Belk Prats join forces to explore the legacy of the only U.S. film ever blacklisted: Salt of the […]
“Acapulco” Season 4 Bids Farewell with Heart, Humor & Latino Pride
Acapulco Season 4 on Apple TV+ brings a bittersweet farewell to Las Colinas, as the story of Máximo Gallardo comes to a heartfelt conclusion. After waiting a little over a year, the time has come to return one last time to the magical seaside resort of Las Colinas and discover how the “self-history” of Máximo […]
Netflix’s “Running Point” and Hollywood’s Obsession with the Long-Lost Latino Sibling Trope
At the end of the day, “Running Point” is just another example of Hollywood’s lazy approach to Latino representation.
“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.