The Mixed Bag of Latinos This Awards Season
It’s complicated – Latinos remain severely underrepresented on-screen, even as we have above-average chances this awards season.
Zoe Saldaña
Latinxs Who Are Pure Fuego Over 40
From the newly single Jessica Alba to the internet’s boyfriend Pedro Pascal, Latinx over 40 are muy fuego in more ways than one.
Grading Studios at Cinemacon 2025 on Latino Representation
Every year, Cinemacon previews the blockbusters looking to fill theater seats, but in 2025 the studios didn’t feature enough Latinos.
SXSW: “ASCO: Without Permission” Gives us the Power of Chicano Art and Activism
Championed by Gael García Bernal, SXSW documentary “ASCO: Without Permission” gives us Chicano art, resistance, and history.
The 2025 Oscars and the Limitations of Latinx Representation
At the 2025 Oscars, the Academy patted itself on the back again while Latinx creatives remain sidelined, despite our essential contributions.
Take it From a Mexican: “Emilia Pérez” is Trash
“Emilia Pérez” is yet another example of Mexican struggles and culture being exploited for the benefit and ego of non-Mexicans.
At the 2025 Golden Globes, Latinos Didn’t Win Many But We Won BIG!
Latinos didn’t win many, but we did win big at the 2025 Golden Globes – thanks to Zoe Saldaña, Fernanda Torres, and arguably Nava Mau.
“Emilia Pérez” is THE Female Force To Be Reckoned With
“Emilia Pérez” is quite possibly the most unique, creative, and artful movie these grandes ojos marrones have ever been blessed with.
Best 2023 Latinx Performances
When it comes to portraying our cultures, 2023 Latinx audiences are rejecting stereotypes. There may be a long way to go, but we’re pushing for more complex, rich, charismatic, valuable, and diverse characters with compelling messages in major productions. The proof of our progress in 2023 is in the long list of performances that moved […]
4 Latino Films to Celebrate International Friendship Day
July 30 is International Friendship Day so check out my list of Latino films that highlight the value of friendship in all its dimensions.