Celebrating Gael García Bernal on His 45th Birthday
Today Gael García Bernal celebrates his 45th birthday and we’re taking the day to re-watch some of his best performances.
TV
Lights, Camera, Controversy: ‘Neon’ and the Struggle for Authenticity
When I first heard about Netflix’s emerging reggaetonero comedy “Neon,” I was excited – but the representation I craved was MIA.
The Robbie Williams Documentary Portrays a Pop Star Evolving
Halfway into the “Robbie Williams” documentary, the cheekiness and bravado fall away to reveal a sensitive, vulnerable, and honest man.
TV’s Past, Present, and Future Has No Latinos
Quantum Leap, The Boys, Gen V, Bridgerton, Grey’s Anatomy, and so many others are missing the depth and character Latinos bring.
“De La Calle” Celebrates Urbano Music and the Latinx Musicians Who Make It
“De La Calle” isn’t perfect but my Spotify has been bumping since watching Nick Barili recount Latinx artists’ contributions to Urbano music.
As a Journalist, “The Morning Show” is Like Coming Home
Watching “The Morning Show” brought back memories of my time at a leading network: cutthroat politics, campy newsroom drama, and perfect hair.
How ‘Sex Education’ Redefines On-Screen Intimacy and Celebrates Diversity
If depicting intimacy on screen is complicated, talking about teen and queer sex seemed impossible. Until “Sex Education” came along.
‘Ahsoka’ Shows Fierce Women Can be Fierce Friends Too
Disney+’s “Ahsoka” proves viewers want more complex, opinionated women — and they want to see how this influences their friendships.
Laura Patalano Wants You to Relax
In the multiverse of being an exhausted, overworked mom, Laura Patalano is dramatizing how much señoras like us need some self care.
Three Titles That Connect Me to Monterrey
The rest of Mexico may see Monterrey as backward and whitewashed. But these stereotypes are too small for my mother’s hometown.