Netflix’s “Mal de Amores” Fights for Female Freedom During Revolution
Ángeles Mastretta’s iconic 1996 novel, “Mal de Amores” (Lovesick), has lost none of its power, adapted by the author’s daughter for Netflix.
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“Barrio Television” Broke the Mold
The post, Barrio Television Broke the Mold, first appeared on Pressing Issues. Media representation isn’t about trying to distill fairness into a math equation. It’s about power – specifically, the power of self-determination. The civil-rights generation understood this and argued that the lack of opportunities afforded people of color to write, produce, and star in […]
“Every Year After” Brings Back Endless-Summer Romance
“Every Year After” speaks to our hearts like “The Summer I Turned Pretty” – and we’re all in for that because the world needs more love.
8 TV Shows to Help Talk to Your Friends About Social Justice
Let’s face it: it’s not easy to talk to apolitical loved ones about why getting involved. But watching TV together? That you can do.
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Finds Dark Comedy in Online Scams
More than a thriller, “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” dives into our modern experiences of loneliness, online connection, and sex work.
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” Should Focus More on the Art
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is braver in its premise than in its follow-through, glossing over too much of its heroine’s creative process.
The Love Story on Prime Video’s “Invincible” Is Sexist – and That’s Scary
Eve’s path in “Invisible” terrifies me – I don’t want to believe that love, for a woman, means the gradual obliteration of my identity.
BritBox’s “The Other Bennet Sister” is a Cozy Austen Reimagining
While I’ll always love “Pride and Prejudice,” watching Mary tell the story in “The Other Bennet Sister” is heart-wrenching and illuminating.
Sorry John Leguizamo, “Dear Killer Nannies” Shouldn’t Exist
For all their supposed moral grayness, narco shows like “Dear Killer Nannies” end up glorifying their subjects. And that’s sickening.
Prime Video’s “The House of Spirits” is a Faithful Return to Allende
Prime Video’s “The House of the Spirits” follows four generations of women, silenced, oppressed, or vindicated by her historical moment.