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An unmissable cinematic experience, “Un Hijo Propio” exposes the gravity of social pressures pushing women to motherhood.
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Alex, Colman, Cameron, Tatyana, Selena, and all of us “half Latinos” know, Latinidad is not about DNA percentages.
Latina Authors Are Changing the Game with Romantasy
In 2024, the romantasy genre casually raked in an estimated $610 million in U.S. sales, single-handedly pushing the entire fantasy book market up by 62 percent. It is an absolute gold rush. According to Infegy, there were 691,000 BookTok mentions of the word “romantasy” in 2024 alone. Spend sixty seconds scrolling over there and you’ll […]
“Las Azules” Season Two Explores Female Resistance and Institutional Impunity
Historically, Latin American crime series are characterized by their strong social criticism, tough/disillusioned male protagonists, and raw depiction of the criminal underworld. In this universe, the law is synonymous with masculinity. However, in July 2024, Las Azules (Women in Blue) arrived on Apple TV, revitalizing the tropes and now its season two is premiering on […]
“Lucky” and Action’s Pattern of Undercutting Its Women Stars
Heroines’ mistakes in action stories like “Lucky” should help reveal who they are, not the writers’ inability to imagine smart women.
“Little House on the Prairie” Tells the Same Old Lies
Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” tells the story of a family of land grabbers – and as a Boricua, I’m so tired of these lies.
“Sterling Point” and I Explore Estranged Family
Like Annie on “Sterling Point,” I too have family members who I’ve never met – and there was a time when the “what ifs” plagued my mind.
Five Short Films Making the Most of Their Format
What connects these short films is the way each filmmaker turns their quick format into a creative opportunity.
“Todo Parecía Posible” in Puerto Rico Then and Now
Watching “Todo Parecía Posible” (Everything Was Possible) is like taking a stroll down memory lane with my abuela.