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Colombian Novel ‘The Sound of Things Falling’ Gets Film Adaptation

Sofía AguilarJanuary 4, 2023

by Sofía AguilarJanuary 4, 202302237

As we kick off 2023 we get to celebrate representation in the film adaptation of a novel written by a Colombian writer. We’re excitedly looking forward to the film adaptations of Erika L. Sanchez’s I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican...

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Panamanian-American Filmmaker Janicza Bravo Debuts Film Based on Viral Twitter Thread

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 30, 2021June 30, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 30, 2021June 30, 202105357

If you’ve scrolled through Twitter you’ve likely seen people talking about Zola, the film out today by Panamanian-American filmmaker Janicza Bravo. The film stars Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom‘s Taylour Paige as “Zola” and American Honey’s Riley Keough as “Stefani” and...

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25 Old Hollywood and Mexican Cinema Films Every Latinx Should Watch

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 22, 2020July 20, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 22, 2020July 20, 2020017656

There is such a focus on Anglo actors, actresses, and narratives in Hollywood, and such a low representation of Latinxs, that we often feel there was no real historical presence from our people on the main screen. While there is...

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30 Iconic Latinx Roles in American Film and Television

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 26, 2019July 16, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 26, 2019July 16, 2020030375

There hasn’t been a ton of roles for Latinxs in either television or film. It’s been challenging getting our stories out there and giving the world a better glimpse into who we are and what we stand for, especially from...

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A Studio Really Suggested Julia Roberts Could Play Harriet Tubman

Araceli CruzNovember 20, 2019July 15, 2020

by Araceli CruzNovember 20, 2019July 15, 202001835

We know Hollywood is a whitewashed ignorant business — we have actual proof of that. Yesterday, however, we got another hearty helping of their mentality when screenwriter and producer Gregory Allen Howard revealed that a Hollywood executive suggested Julia Roberts...

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María Félix: 23 Facts About the Mexican Icon & Queen of Cinema

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 9, 2019August 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 9, 2019August 10, 2020029059

Iconic Mexican star María Félix has inspired legions of women with her spunk, her talent, and her timeless beauty. We wanted to celebrate her legacy by sharing some facts everyone should know about the legendary Mexicana. Like other classic Latinx...

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24 Latinx Shows and Movies You Can Stream Online Right Now

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 18, 2019July 30, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 18, 2019July 30, 202004859

Streaming television shows and films online is the way that many people get their entertainment these days. All you have to do is press a button and you’re automatically connected to the latest TV programs, documentaries, films, and more. It’s...

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15 Classic Old Hollywood Films to Watch that Star Latinxs

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 13, 2019August 2, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 13, 2019August 2, 202003872

Part of celebrating and learning as much as we can about Latinx history and culture involves learning about Latinx achievements and accomplishments in pop culture. About the actors and actresses who made their mark, despite having to be trailblazers in...

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26 Books Written by POC That Should be Movies

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 10, 2019August 2, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 10, 2019August 2, 202006144

Even though people will always say that the book is better than the movie, there are so many incredible libros that deserve to become films. Not only because the stories are worth telling on either the small or big screen...

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15 TV Shows and Films That Need Latinx Remakes

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 21, 2019August 5, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 21, 2019August 5, 202003888

With all the reboots of iconic films and TV shows happening right now, I couldn’t help but think about some of the productions I would want to see again. But, of course, updated and infused with the Latinidad we...

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15 Shows and Films About Latinx Music Artists You Should Watch

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 5, 2019August 6, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 5, 2019August 6, 202008765

Musician puts their whole lives into their work. You’ll get a sneak peek into their life experiences just by listening to the lyrics of their songs. It’s part of what makes their music unique, personal, and real. As a result,...

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7 Latina Directors Giving Us The Representation We Need

Priscilla BlossomFebruary 26, 2019August 14, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomFebruary 26, 2019August 14, 202009307

Finding Latinx representation anywhere in Hollywood is always a challenge. Despite the fact that Latinos currently make up 18% of the population (over 58 million and counting), we are still sorely lacking from our TV and film screens or from...