“Sirens” on Netflix is Rich White People Behaving Badly… Again
“Sirens” has bold elements – dark feminine power, class commentary, even a whisper of mythology – but chooses to go vanilla instead.
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Are We All Murderbot? Humanity is a Farce in 2025’s Sharpest Comedy
“Murderbot” examines a future that feels increasingly like our present, with empathy (or the lack thereof) as the defining feature.
HBO’s “Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo” Revives the Legacy of Roberto Gómez Bolaños
“Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo” (Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose) mostly gets it right, celebrating the legacy of Roberto Gómez Bolaños.
5 Latina Actresses Who Were Holding It Down on 70s TV
We’re taking it back to 70s TV to share which Latina actresses were holding it down on the small screen fifty years ago.
“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.
How the Music of “Wednesday” Sets Its Macabre and Mexican Spirit
The eerie score deserves more credit for making “Wednesday” a success – the music selections and mystery-tinged covers make the show pop.
Andor’s Bix Caleen Is One of Star Wars’ Biggest Unsung Heroes
Bix Caleen’s journey isn’t just one of loss, but also a strength that calls back the sacrifices made by many immigrant women worldwide.
This Mother’s Day, We Need More Mother-Daughter Media
I grew with films that centered daddy issues and the need for male praise. Today, I want media that celebrates mother-daughter relationships!
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.
Héctor G. Oesterheld’s “El Eternauta” Gets a Powerful Adaptation
In the long-awaited Argentinean adaptation of the iconic science fiction novel, Netflix’s “El Eternauta” celebrates a collective hero.