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10 Latinx Filmmakers You Should Know About

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 13, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 13, 202206170

In 2021, we saw a lot of up-and-coming Latinx talent in the film industry making big moves. Going into 2022 with that in mind, we wanted to make the extra effort to continue supporting Latinx creators in the entertainment industry...

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Salvadoran Director Tatiana Huezo Debuts Film About War in Mexico at Cannes

Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 2021

by Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 202104261

When the lineup for Cannes 2021 was revealed it was apparent that there is very little Latin-American representation within the lineup, both in front and behind the screen. This makes Latina director Tatiana Huezo’s presence at Cannes even more noteworthy;...

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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, 202105011

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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9 Films Out This Year Featuring Latinas in Leading Roles

Nicole YoungJune 8, 2021June 9, 2021

by Nicole YoungJune 8, 2021June 9, 202108281

While we are 60 million strong in the U.S., those numbers don’t exactly translate to the big or small screen but progress is slowly but surely being made. In today’s entertainment industry, women of color are in control of their...

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10 Films Directed by Latinas You Need to Watch

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2021October 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2021October 14, 2021023870

It still absolutely boggles our minds that Latinos make up such a significant percentage of the U.S. population, yet we continue to be so grossly under-represented in the world of television and movies. Latinx actors are routinely looked over even...

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10 Latinx Films to Add to Your Watch List in 2021

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 27, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 27, 2021014932

Due to the pandemic, we are spending more time at home, and in front of a television. We’ve binge watched old TV shows, streamed the latest film releases, and are constantly on the hunt for fresh content that entertains, as...

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‘Coco’ Short ‘A Day in the Life of the Dead’ Premieres on Disney+

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 202108999

A brand-new Pixar animated short collection called Pixar Popcorn is available to stream on Disney+ today, and it includes a hilarious short featuring characters from the 2017 beloved hit movie, Coco. The two-minute-long mini-film entitled A Day in the Life...

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How to Choose a Scary Movie for Your Kid

Common Sense MediaOctober 11, 2017December 14, 2020

by Common Sense MediaOctober 11, 2017December 14, 2020057409

Scariness comes from fear of the unknown, from surprise, and from fears about the loss of a loved one. Different things scare different children; it’s not always possible to predict what will frighten a particular kid. Young kids are frightened...