Hayden Panettiere and the Cruel Myth of the “Perfect Mother”
The death of Hayden Panettiere hit me harder than any passing death before. I’m 41. I’ve been through a few.
Trauma
I Wrote “The Sun and All the Other Stars” Because I Couldn’t Explain My Latina Heartbreak
To heal intergenerational trauma, I did past-lives regression therapy – and got inspired me to write “The Sun and All the Other Stars.”
One Final Mission Ends It All For “The Umbrella Academy”
In its final season, Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” keeps humanizing its superhero-found family and I love it.
“The Bear” Season 3 Offers Me Uncomfortably Close Insights
Having worked in restaurants and seen my fair share of shit, I loved season 3 of “The Bear,” a cleverly constructed montage of trauma.
Why “Solito” by Javier Zamora Matters
By telling his immigration story in “Solito,” Javier Zamora gives the Salvi community (and readers at large) a specific and unafraid memoir.
How Trauma Shapes The Women of “The Bold Type”
Available now on Hulu, “The Bold Type” is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of resilience, authenticity, and relatable experiences.
Colombian “El Otro Hijo” Explores Overlooked, Intimate Pain
The outstanding Colombian film, “El Otro Hijo” opens with the end of Federico’s childhood – at the moment his brother dies suddenly.
“A Place in the Field” Depicts Healing Like Only Director Nicole Mejia Can
Rooted in Honduran director Nicole Mejia’s perspective, “A Place in the Field” is a scrappy film with a deep sense of place and culture.
Yellowjackets: The Unknown Through Lottie and the Use of Static
Lottie isn’t a power-hungry villain or a powerless victim. Rather she’s a complicated character that lives in the static of ‘Yellowjackets.’
TheLatinaPress Nº26: LALIFF, la Mente, y Pride
#TheLatinaPress is covering LALIFF, la mente, and Pride this month, proving once again just how diverse and beautiful our community is.