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“Back to Black” Doesn’t Do Amy Winehouse Justice
British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse would have turned 41 this year. In honor of the woman whose voice is part of our collective soundtrack (“Rehab” is one of mine), I decided to stream Back to Black, the biopic directed by British filmmaker and photographer Sam Taylor-Johnson. Although the media mostly trashed the film, I suspended my […]
Celebrate Spooky Season with Latina Authors’ Magical Realism
Check out the novels of Raquel Vázquez Gilliland and R. M. Romero for a dose of magical realism this spooky season.
“Celestina Cordero Molina, Siempre Viva” is a Necessary Anthology
Celestina Cordero Molina was a founding mother of Puerto Rico’s education system and a new anthology recognizes her importance.
“La Máquina” Delivers Knock Out Punch
Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna reunite in Hulu’s firs, original Spanish-language series, “La Máquina” about a boxing champ and his agent.
Ten Years Later, “Jane the Virgin” Still Gives Us Hope
Ten years after its debut, “Jane the Virgin” is just as relevant as ever – and not just because it is one of the rare Latinx shows to succeed.
“Voices of Venezuela” Podcast Highlights a Humanitarian Crisis
“Voices of Venezuela” is an incredible resource, mixing on-the-ground experiences with high-quality resources, all led by a Venezuelan host.
“La Casa de Los Famosos” (Mostly) Brings Out the Worst in its Mexican Viewers
Season two of “La Casa de Los Famosos” Mexico might’ve had a happy and wholesome ending, but it’s impossible to ignore the earlier toxicity.
Happy 60th Birthday Mafalda!
Sixty years later, Mafalda and Quino’s comic strip that introduced her remain in bookstores across the globe, an icon of critical thinking.
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Uses Nostalgia in the Best Way
Nostalgia-powered documentary “Seeking Mavis Beacon” offers forward-thinking discussions about representation, digital footprint, and privacy.