‘Rise of the Pink Ladies’ Subverts Noxious Latina Stereotypes
A few minutes into “Rise of the Pink Ladies,” I was sold thanks to a combination of good music, nostalgia, and strong representation.
TV
Freevee’s “Primo” Elevates Different Forms of Machismo
Based on show creator Shea Serrano’s life, “Primo” is a new Latinx family sitcom following a teen boy, his single mom, and his five uncles.
‘Power Rangers: Once and Always’ Shows How to Pass the Torch
Slightly campy in the most 90s way, ‘Power Rangers: Once and Again’ bridges the gap between generations in a way that many reboots don’t.
Why I’m Breaking Up with Reality Dating Shows
I’ve had enough of watching BIPOC women be treated poorly and darker skinned Latinx people erased altogether in reality dating shows.
“Chuchi and Adaliz” and Their Creators
Ashley Soto Paniagua and Dani Adaliz are the biracial Afro-Puerto Rican creators and leads of the buddy comedy, ‘Chuchi and Adaliz.’
The Dialogue Sparkles in the International Intrigue of “The Diplomat”
Despite the high-stakes Kate Wyler encounters in “The Diplomat,” it’s her words that make the difference (and entertain us).
Two Latinxs Who Helped Make ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Fabulous
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ features fabulous vintage fashion, catchy music, and two amazing Latinx actors in Camila Morrone and Sebastian Chacon
Keep Your Word Like a Mandalorian
The Mandalorian would make Don Miguel Ruiz, author of “The Four Agreements” proud, with the creed standing in for his spiritual tenets.
Before True Crime Podcasts, There Was ‘Law & Order.’ It’s My Favorite
‘Law & Order’ takes us deep into the depths of human perversion through the thread of hope and faith in a flawed system.
You Season 4 Part 2 Ends with a Sloppy Reality Check
You Season 4 Part 2 explodes the notion of a kind and misunderstood Joe, even if the show’s method makes me facepalm at their choices.