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...
‘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...
‘Mi Vida Loca’ Still Relevant 30 Years After Initial Release
In the dichotomy of Latin American cinema, there are few entries that explore the aftermath of the Zoot Suit Riots in the 1940s. This was...
‘In The Heights:’ A Movie About How Latinos Come Together to Fight for their Community
Throughout modern movies and TV shows, there is a lot of representation for certain groups and much less for other groups. Being the largest minority...