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‘Millers in Marriage’ Proves Hollywood Needs More Movies About Midlife
Morena Baccarin and Edward Burns in ‘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

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

Celebrating Latino Talent: 2023 Sundance Film Festival Winners
The Eternal Memory (Chile)
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2023/01/27 at 7:03pm

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Celebrating Latino Talent: 2023 Sundance Film Festival Winners

01.27.2023 | By |

The 2023 Sundance Film Festival highlighted the amazing Latino talent in the film industry through its diverse selection of films. From heart-touching stories to thought-provoking dramas, viewers were able to watch films directed and written by Latino filmmakers. Read on to see who are the Latino winners at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Read More

Diversity Reigns Supreme at the 95th Annual Academy Award Nominations
Jack Rico, PIX 11 News
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2023/01/27 at 4:19pm

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Diversity Reigns Supreme at the 95th Annual Academy Award Nominations

01.27.2023 | By |

As the dust settles on the 95th Annual Academy Award nominations, I had a chance to visit my friends at PIX11 News, Marysol Castro and Chris Cimino, to break it down. One thing is clear: the sci-fi epic, Everything Everywhere All at Once, is the film to beat. With a whopping 11 nominations, it has more than any other film this year. Top Gun received 7 nominations, but Tom Cruise was snubbed… again.

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A Breakdown Of Latino Nominees In The 95th Academy Awards
Ana de Armas, Best Actress Nominee 2023
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2023/01/24 at 3:00pm

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A Breakdown Of Latino Nominees In The 95th Academy Awards

01.24.2023 | By |

The 95th Academy Awards nominees have been revealed, and the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is leading the pack with 11 nominations. Top Gun has also been nominated for Best Picture with seven nominations, and it’s my top pick to take home the award. Read More

The Liberace of Lucha Libre: Cassandro Film Premieres at Sundance
Gael García Bernal as Cassandro / U.S.A
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2023/01/21 at 8:47pm

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The Liberace of Lucha Libre: Cassandro Film Premieres at Sundance

01.21.2023 | By |

One of the more talked about Latino films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival was Cassandro, starring Gael García Bernal. The film centers around Saúl Armendáriz, a gay wrestler from El Paso, Texas, often referred to as “The Liberace of Lucha Libre”. His creative performance style and immense skill garnered him recognition and acclaim. The movie is directed by filmmaker Roger Ross Williams and stars Gael García Bernal. Read More

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