Representation Mostly Works on “The Residence”
“The Residence” is a quirky, new murder mystery from Shondaland. And it’s good to see a Black woman in the eccentric genius role.
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What to Watch Instead of Election Coverage
If hearing another white male pundit flap their jaws sounds like torture, check out our list of what to watch instead of election coverage.
The TEDx Talk: Actually, Everyone’s Not a Critic – And Why It Matters
I gave a TEDx talk on the need for more diversity in film and TV criticism, telling the story of how and why Nicola Schulze and I co-founded LatinaMedia.Co. To say I was scared would be an understatement. But as Audre Lorde said, “When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in the service […]
Fictional Presidents Better than Trump
This is a list of presidential villains, traitors, and idiots who would all do better than the 45th person who actually held the office.
I Want to Live in Shondaland
I want to live in Shondaland. Ideally, the universe of Grey’s Anatomy (and Station 19 and Private Practice). And not just because the God of Shondaland is a benevolent black woman. Or because Grey’s did a Dia de Los Muertos episode last week (and a voting episode the week before that). No, I want to […]