“Starfleet Academy” Finally Advances Trek’s Klingon Problem
“Starfleet Academy” opens up the Trek reckoning we desperately needed by finally addressing the franchise’s racist Klingon problem.
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I Guess There Are Non-Latinx Films at Sundance Too
Sundance selects 8-15 feature films from our community per year, but what happens at the non-Latinx part of the festival? I investigate.
“Free Bert” Celebrates the Art of Not Fitting In
“Free Bert” succeeds because it understands a core comedic truth: Fitting in is overrated, and any attempt to do so is inherently ridiculous.
“The Musical” Is Warm, Devastating Satire
“The Musical” is all about critiquing white guys’ belief in their own greatness, even when the world is so clearly telling them otherwise.
Op-Ed: All the Dreams that Had to Come True to Make “Rendez-vous”
Being a film director isn’t easy. I had to toss aside all my “Plan Bs” to make “Rendez-vous” not just a dream, but a reality.
Berlinale Stunner “Narciso” Delves Into Sex, Rock n’ Roll, and Politics
“Narciso” is a timeless, quietly powerful film that meets the moment in tying the past with the present through the power of sound.
“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires” Uses Culture as a Source of Empowerment
I don’t usually rent the latest Batman movie within days of its release, and I tend to prioritize drama and culture over action when selecting a film. But I love culture being used as a source of empowerment — and Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires is built entirely around that idea. Aztec Batman was made […]
“Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” Doesn’t Check Power
“Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” could have been a reckoning. Instead, it feels like a PR recalibration.
“Scrubs” Revival Keeps The Heart Behind The Humor
The tenth season of “Scrubs” brings back the original soul, cast and foundation, gently inviting us to approach life with more lightness.
In “The Wrecking Crew,” Family Comes With (Literal) Explosions
“The Wrecking Crew” is an action film with family at its heart – specifically brothers learning to be in the same room without combusting.