“City of God” Season 2 Showcases Community Resistance
No longer an exercise in nostalgia, “City of God” season 2 offers an urgent portrait of contemporary Brazil, its violence and politics.
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5 Films to Learn Your Latin American History
Learning Latin American history can feel overwhelming, given the size and diversity of the region, not to mention the navel-gazing of the US education system (and larger culture). Canada, too, tends to sideline Latin American history, as does too much of the Anglo world. Though LATAM countries have similarities (genocide, dictatorships, and the exploitation of […]
“American Horror Story” and the Rest of Hollywood Fail Fat Women
“American Horror Story” loves dressing its characters – but like the rest of Hollywood styles fat women primarily in shame.
“Donkey Princess” is a Visually Innovative Fairy Tale Remix
Dark and whimsical, bloody and brimming with beauty, “Donkey Princess” embraces the weirdness of fairy tales and film craft.
“Klara and the Sun” Questions the Essence of Human Identity in Imperfect Adaptation
With an impeccable central performance by Jenna Ortega, “Klara and the Sun” has undeniable charms – but not the depth of its source material.
Fabiola Méndez on Why We Need More Afrorriqueña Storytelling
Composer, cuatrista, and educator Fabiola Méndez debunks the trio-myth, focusing on Afro-Latinidad in her documentary, “Negrura.”
Why Katherine K. Nuñez Opens “Tales of a Latina” Season 3 with Her Own Story
The season three premiere of “Tales of Latina” puts the host on the other side of the mic, talking motherhood, identity and building the pod.
“Wicker” is More than Horny
“Wicker” is just as good as everyone made it out to be – with plenty of sex and kink but also insight and true partnership.
Coquí Doc Examines Threats to the Soul of Puerto Rico
“El coquí is the soul of the Puerto Rican people and of our culture.” Dr. Rafael Joglar’s words resonate in a new documentary.
Why Women Love Horror
At its core, horror explores the discomfort of power imbalances and if that doesn’t sum up what it is be women today, I don’t know what does.