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“Cash Libre” is the Personal Finance Book I Couldn’t Find
Long before writing Cash Libre, I remember walking into my local library in my early thirties and asking the librarian where the personal finance books were. I had recently walked away from my dream career, had less than $2,000 in my checking account, a new home, and a baby on the way. I wasn’t looking […]
“No Tengo Miedo” Shatters as It Explores Loss of Innocence
Netflix’s latest adaptation, “No Tengo Miedo,” delves into structural poverty, childhood innocence, and adult failings.
Op-Ed: The Price of Being “Stereotypically Me”
I made a film warning against killing the muse, then spent years negotiating with her. Here’s what I learned from “Stereotypically Me.”
Casual Viewing, “East of Eden,” and the Attention Economy
The attention economy is ravaging our ability to think critically – and consume works of art like “East of Eden.”
We Shouldn’t Need a Fictional President to Save Puerto Rico
There are a few shows that comfort the soul. The West Wing is one of them. Currently, while I sit in the Archipelago of Puerto Rico, I dream of a leader like Jed Bartlett and his competent crew. I have already made it through today’s power shortage. I hope there’s no more. I currently have […]
“Mistura” Lets Us Taste Diversity’s Power
“I was raised to be the perfect wife.” This poignant voiceover opens Mistura as an idyllic childhood flashes across the screen – a dapperly dressed, cigar-smoking white man seated at a poolside table while children frolic in the water. Surrounded by women and other men at the Country Club, the French Ambassador to Perú enjoys […]
Prime Video’s “Elle” Does Wrong by “Legally Blond”
“Elle” isn’t an origin story (because its Elle isn’t the one from “Legally Blond”). It’s just a nostalgia-fueled crash grab.
“The AI Doc” Wants Hope in the Age of Machines
Now on Peacock, “The AI Doc” resists easy answers, but doesn’t interrogate power nearly enough to fully explore what this technology means.
“Toy Story 5” Asks Its Most Important Question Yet
“Toy Story 5” asks us to notice and act on the role of technology in our lives. It may be their most important lesson yet.