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Puerto Rican Director Ángel Manuel Soto Will Direct Blue Beetle, the First Latino Superhero Movie

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 24, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 24, 202102528

When new broke that Disney was releasing Encanto, a film about a family in Colombia, it felt like a major step toward better representation. Now we can add Latinx superheroes to the mix with the recent announcement that actress Sasha...

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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, 202105585

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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Cardi B Has Nabbed Her First Lead Role in an Upcoming Comedy Film

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 202101881

Cardi B is set on making sure her name goes down in pop culture history proving she’s multi-talented and politically engaged, a rare combination among entertainers today. The “WAP” rapper has landed her very first starring role in a feature...

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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, 202103028

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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‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Includes Diverse Cast with Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 202105503

The cast of the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid was announced a few weeks ago and while we’ve known for some time that Black actress/singer Halle Bailey – from Chloe x Halle and Grown-ish – had been...

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We Dare You to Watch the New Candyman Trailer

Araceli CruzFebruary 28, 2020July 23, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 28, 2020July 23, 20200595

In 1992, a horror movie came out that changed me forever. Now, let me just say, I live for scary films. I LOVE to be scared. However, when I saw Candyman, I could never be alone again, not even in the...

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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, 202004222

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, 202005443

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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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, 202008036

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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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, 202002106

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 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, 202001653

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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‘Someone Great’ Gets it Right on Adulting, Representation, and Latina Identity

Araceli CruzApril 23, 2019August 11, 2020

by Araceli CruzApril 23, 2019August 11, 20200990

Growing up is hard to do. I’m not talking about those insane teenage years where everything feels like the end of the world, but rather that time in your life where you make those monumental decisions that will change the...