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Are Conclave and Heretic Reviving An Interest In Religion?
Carlos Diehz in ‘Conclave’
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2024/12/19 at 4:38pm

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Are Conclave and Heretic Reviving An Interest In Religion?

12.19.2024 | By |

Recently, my wife and I watched two films that center on religion: Conclave and Heretic. We watched them about a week apart, and they inspired some deep conversations about the decline of morality and the role of churches in our country. I say this because, frankly, religion is a topic most people want to avoid. So when two critically acclaimed films about religion arrive at the same moment, igniting awards chatter and cultural debates, it raises a compelling question: Is religion making a comeback, or is it transforming into something new? Read More

10 Latino Short Films Set to Premiere at Sundance 2025
Leslie Martinez and Frédérique LaTour in ‘En Memoria’
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2024/12/16 at 8:08pm

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10 Latino Short Films Set to Premiere at Sundance 2025

12.16.2024 | By |

The Sundance Film Festival has unveiled its 2025 short film program. Among the 57 selections, 10 Latino short films represent nearly 20% of the festival’s lineup. This highlights a growing appetite for bold and innovative Latino stories in independent cinema. Read More

Latino Cinema Takes Center Stage at 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Tonatiuh and Diego Luna in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’
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2024/12/11 at 9:53pm

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Latino Cinema Takes Center Stage at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

12.11.2024 | By |

Latino cinema arrives at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival carrying unprecedented momentum. Fresh off “In The Summers” historic Grand Jury Prize win last year – the first Latino-helmed film to claim the festival’s top honor – and “Emilia Pérez” dominating this year’s Golden Globe nominations with 10 nods, the Latino lineup at Park City promises to be one of the top draws at the festival this year. Read More

Selena Gomez: The Invisible Latina Billionaire
Selena Gomez: First Latina Billionaire
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2024/09/17 at 10:13pm

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Selena Gomez: The Invisible Latina Billionaire

09.17.2024 | By |

In a year when the economy has had many of us on edge, Selena Gomez, 32, recently became the first Latina self-made billionaire in America. This monumental achievement, largely due to her beauty brand Rare Beauty, should have been a major celebration. But if you look at the headlines from major outlets like Bloomberg and even Latino media, you’ll notice something missing: her Mexican-American identity. Read More

The Top 3 Latino Films of 2023
They Shot The Piano Player
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2024/01/05 at 3:43pm

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The Top 3 Latino Films of 2023

01.5.2024 | By |

2023 was a landmark year for Latino cinema. It saw the release of DC’s ‘Blue Beetle,’ the first major superhero film with a Latino lead, marking a historic milestone. Meanwhile, films such as Gael García Bernal’s lucha libre drama ‘Cassandro,’ and Pablo Larrain’s ‘El Conde,’ a fantastical Chilean political satire, also achieved critical acclaim on the festival circuit. These Top 3 Latino Films of 2023 demonstrated the broad appeal of Latino stories, resonating with both indie and mainstream audiences. Read More

A Billion Hours of Viewing: Netflix’s Report Highlights Latino Content’s Global Reach
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2023/12/21 at 6:46pm

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A Billion Hours of Viewing: Netflix’s Report Highlights Latino Content’s Global Reach

12.21.2023 | By |

Netflix, in a move that surprised many, recently released its comprehensive global streaming numbers to the public in a report titled “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” offering an unprecedented glimpse into the viewing habits of global audiences from January to June 2023. The most surprising revelation? The global popularity of Latino and Latino-led content. Read More

The Divine Music of Gustavo Santaolalla
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2023/09/17 at 3:20pm

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The Divine Music of Gustavo Santaolalla

09.17.2023 | By |

I once met Gustavo Santaolalla around 2012 at a PR office in Manhattan where I had the chance to speak with him briefly about music and a potential Broadway musical run for Guillermo Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. Flash forward 11 years later, and I am having a one-on-one with a musical legend who, as you will hear in my podcast interview, had a tremendous influence on my youth. Read More

The Latino Renaissance Overlooked by Mainstream Media
Grupo Frontera, Bad Bunny, Coachella 2023
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2023/04/30 at 1:05pm

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The Latino Renaissance Overlooked by Mainstream Media

04.30.2023 | By |

America is currently experiencing a Latino renaissance. Music festivals like Coachella are prominently featuring Latino artists. Groundbreaking Latino-led superhero films like “Blue Beetle” are hitting theaters. Actors like Pedro Pascal, Jenna Ortega, and Aubrey Plaza are hosting Saturday Night Live, while Mexican Regional music occupies the top three spots in global music. However, despite this influx of Latino talent, mainstream news outlets like The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal conspicuously overlook this cultural movement. Read More

Why We Can’t Resist “Bad” Television
Why We Can’t Resist “Bad” Television
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2023/04/17 at 8:30pm

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Why We Can’t Resist “Bad” Television

04.17.2023 | By |

“I need to unplug.” This familiar phrase often escapes our lips when we feel stressed or overwhelmed after a mentally taxing day. A considerable number of the 176 million employed or self-employed Americans find solace in zoning out in front of their TV or digital screens. Entire industries have emerged and evolved to satisfy this craving for escapism. Intriguingly, instead of choosing intellectually stimulating dramas like AppleTV+’s ‘Severance’ or classics like HBO’s ‘The Wire,’ many gravitate towards “bad” television shows such as ‘Emily in Paris’ or the panned and now-canceled ‘Sex/Life’. What compels us to intentionally seek out “bad” TV shows, and why does watching them feel as comforting as snuggling by a warm fireplace on a chilly day? Read More

Julio Iglesias Jr. Finds His Own Voice
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2023/03/04 at 6:54pm

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Julio Iglesias Jr. Finds His Own Voice

03.4.2023 | By |

Fifteen years – that’s how long it has been since Julio Iglesias Jr. released a new album. In an industry where artists are expected to constantly produce new music, this long hiatus could suggest a falling out of love with the art form. However, in today’s episode of ‘Highly Relevant,’ Julio shares a different story with me. He discusses his disappointment with his last record in 2008, his love for his father’s music, and his refusal to follow sonic trends evidenced by his new album ‘Under The Covers’ – a big band album with covers of hit songs. He also opens up about race and identity and how he defines himself: as a Spaniard, Filipino, or Latino. Listen below for the full interview. Read More

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