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For Jess Val Ortiz, Fame Came Online. The Dream Is Still Broadway.
Tiktok star, Jess Val Ortiz
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2025/11/09 at 8:00am

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For Jess Val Ortiz, Fame Came Online. The Dream Is Still Broadway.

11.9.2025 | By |

Jess Val Ortiz has 10.8 million followers on TikTok, with millions more on Instagram and YouTube. She is Penn State-trained in musical theater, makes a living creating viral comedy sketches about many things including dating, family chaos, and the theater. She has built an independent career generations of performers before her could only dream of. She does not answer to gatekeepers nor need their approval. And yet, the thing she dreams of most? To be on Broadway, the oldest dream in show business. Read More

Andy García, Néstor Carbonell to Star in Cuban Exodus Thriller ‘Pedro Pan’
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2025/10/16 at 5:19pm

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Andy García, Néstor Carbonell to Star in Cuban Exodus Thriller ‘Pedro Pan’

10.16.2025 | By |

Cuban actors Andy García and Néstor Carbonell are reuniting to topline Pedro Pan. The film is a historical thriller about the real-life operation that evacuated 14,000 Cuban children to the U.S. during Fidel Castro’s revolution. Read More

‘Millers in Marriage’ Proves Hollywood Needs More Movies About Midlife
‘Millers in Marriage’
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2025/02/17 at 6:29pm

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‘Millers in Marriage’ Proves Hollywood Needs More Movies About Midlife

02.17.2025 | By |

For those who grew up in the ’90s film scene, Edward Burns was a defining indie voice. His films, The Brothers McMullen and Sidewalks of New York, shaped my teenage understanding that in relationships, love alone isn’t enough, it takes work. Eventually, Burns shifted to acting and directed less, making only two movies in the last 15 years. One of them is his latest, Millers in Marriage, a story of love, fidelity, and reinvention in midlife. Read More

Latinos Win Five Awards at 2025 Sundance Film Festival
‘Trokas Duras’ from director Jazmin Garcia.
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2025/01/31 at 2:21pm

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Latinos Win Five Awards at 2025 Sundance Film Festival

01.31.2025 | By |

Latino filmmakers continue their winning streak at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Following last year’s historic Grand Jury Prize win for In The Summers, this year’s festival saw multiple Latino films take home major awards, from music documentaries to working-class stories, proving our stories are neither a fad nor an exception. What’s fascinating about this year’s Latino wins is that they span the full spectrum of Latino life.
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I Reviewed 4 Sundance 2025 Latino Shorts: Here’s What They Reveal About Where Latino Cinema Is Headed
‘Como si la tierra se las hubiera tragado’
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2025/01/30 at 2:15pm

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I Reviewed 4 Sundance 2025 Latino Shorts: Here’s What They Reveal About Where Latino Cinema Is Headed

01.30.2025 | By |

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival is underway, and I’ve just screened four standout Latino short films that offer a powerful window into the struggles and dreams of the Latino experience in America. Having covered Latino cinema for 20 years, these “mini-películas” provide a barometer of where Latino storytelling is today and where it is headed. Read More

25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 Featuring Hispanic Actors
Danny Ramirez and Anthony Mackie in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
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2025/01/22 at 5:29pm

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25 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 Featuring Hispanic Actors

01.22.2025 | By |

Latino and Hispanic actors are leading some of 2025’s biggest blockbusters. From Marvel and DC superheroes to A24 thrillers and prestige dramas, these films showcase the depth of Latino talent and their role in shaping the industry. Read More

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

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