4 Latin Literature Classics as Valentine’s Day Books
Latin literature is full of great Valentine’s Day books and I’ve got four classics for you, ranging from beautiful to disturbing love stories.
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On-Screen Latinx Couples To Watch this Valentine’s Day
To inspire more cute, inspiring, complicated, and just-plain-real Latinx love on-screen, here are nine Latinx couples to watch and celebrate.
“Bob Marley: One Love” is Fun and Forgettable
“Bob Marley: One Love” is enjoyable but could have done more than remind audiences of an already acclaimed album.
“Selena & Yolanda” Deserves the Outrage
Mexican Americans and Selena fans see “Yolanda & Selena” for what it is: a true-crime network’s exploitation of the tragic death of an icon.
“Igualada” Director Juan Mejía Botero Believe a New Type of Politic is Possible
Juan Mejía Botero, director of “Igualada,” talks about making a film about Colombia’s first Black woman vice president, Francia Márquez.
Finding Frida at Sundance
Frida Kahlo is an indisputable icon. An artist whose identity and image have surpassed her work positioning her into the higher echelon of cult status. But how well do we know the woman behind her infamous self-portraits? The true magic of Kahlo is her accessibility while at the same time remaining elusive. This dichotomy drove […]
Klaudia Reynicke’s “Reinas” Re-Writes the Immigration Movie
Making “Reinas” was a homecoming for writer/director Klaudia Reynicke, which is ironic because the Sundance film is about the act of leaving.
Sundance Winner “Sujo” Honors Mexican Youth
“Sujo,” an emotionally arresting film by Mexican filmmakers Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez premiered at Sundance to great acclaim.
The Two Latinas in “Netflix is a Joke” Fest
I count just two Latinas – Melissa Villaseñor and Vanessa Gonzalez – of the 200+ “Netflix is a Joke” performers and I’m celebrating them.
Celebrating “Mozart in the Jungle” on Its 10th Anniversary
Ten years after its release, the dysfunctional musical family of “Mozart in the Jungle” still holds a special place in our hearts.