WATCH: New TV Series “Consuelo” Shines a Light on Sex Positivity and Women Empowerment
WATCH: New TV Series “Consuelo” Shines a Light on Sex Positivity and Women Empowerment
Imagine yourself in the 1950s, freshly divorced and suddenly tasked with selling sex toys. It's a scenario that would make your abuela gasp and your mother blush. Yet for Consuelo, it becomes the catalyst for a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. ViX’s latest TV series, “Consuelo,” [...]
Inside Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ and its Boundary-Pushing Take on Immigration and Identity
Inside Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ and its Boundary-Pushing Take on Immigration and Identity
There’s no doubt that “Problemista” comes from the brain of Julio Torres. His brand of absurdist humor is instantly recognizable, whether it's his work on “Saturday Night Live,” “Los Espookys,” or his HBO Special, “My Favorite Shapes.” In each, he combines cutting social commentary with unique off-the-wall pairings and brings [...]
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Marvels,’ ‘The Killer,’ ‘The Holdovers,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Marvels,’ ‘The Killer,’ ‘The Holdovers,’ and More
As the year comes to an end, we’re getting ready to cover the November-December awards season where studios stuff their best releases into the last two months of the year in order to qualify for Oscar voting. It’s a bit of a tricky system and one that explains why movies [...]
Mia Carucci Channels Divinity in Her New Album ‘Deities in Stone’
Mia Carucci Channels Divinity in Her New Album ‘Deities in Stone’
“Sent from God.” That is how Mia Carucci signs off emails. As our interview began, she asserted, “I make God music.” On the surface, her music, a modern twist on trip-hop, hypnotic and dark, lacks an overtly spiritual valence. But spirituality appears in her music beyond any institution. There is [...]
NYFF Overview: Drama, Absurdity, and Indigenous Stories Take Center Stage
NYFF Overview: Drama, Absurdity, and Indigenous Stories Take Center Stage
The New York Film Festival has long celebrated cutting-edge filmmaking from Latin America. The first film ever presented at NYFF back 1963 was Luis Buñuel’s biting social critique “The Exterminating Angel.” Although it was made by a Spanish expat living in Mexico, the film has since become a canonical [...]
In L.A., a Neighborhood Honors Their Past & Present Through Celebration
In L.A., a Neighborhood Honors Their Past & Present Through Celebration
On November 4th, 2023, the vibrant streets in the community of West Adams, Los Angeles were alive with color, music, and a palpable sense of community at the First Annual Dia de los Muertos Block Party Festival. Hosted by Midcity Mercado and District 10 of Los Angeles, this event marked [...]
New Music Picks: Sofia Reyes, Emilia & Tini, Tokischa, and More
New Music Picks: Sofia Reyes, Emilia & Tini, Tokischa, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes new albums from Mexico’s Sofia Reyes and Argentina’s Emilia and an epic collaboration between reggaeton icons Don Omar and Wisin y Yandel. Also on the list: an empowering dembow banger from Tokischa, Arcángel’s inspiring “La Chamba” [...]