Analyzing the Empowerment and Representation of Latinas/os/x in Selena
The biographical film Selena is an enthralling look into the illustrious rise of the iconic singer, but it is also a deeper look into the...
How ‘Familismo’ and ‘Marianismo’ are Challenged in the original film ‘Real Women Have Curves’
For the past couple of decades, Latinos in the media have been underrepresented and given roles that perpetuate harmful stereotypes. The industry has slowly evolved,...
‘Under the Same Moon:’ The Power of Familismo through Serious Obstacles
“Under the Same Moon,” directed by Patricia Riggen was originally screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007 and later, released in theaters in 2008....
The Highs and Lows of Latino/a/x representation in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’
“Wednesday” is another one of Netflix’s successful exclusive series. It is a fresh take on the 90s movie franchise The Addams Family. Jenna Ortega stars...
“Fools Rush In:” Matthew Perry, Movie Criticism, and Mexicans in the Media
Just a year before his death, actor Matthew Perry said that he wanted to be remembered not only for playing Chandler Bing on “Friends,” but...