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Sundance Film Festival 2026
Turning Grief Into Art Through Stop-Motion
"TheyDream" is a moving, imaginative documentary that uses stop-motion animation to bring memory, grief, and love vividly to life.“American Pachuco” Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Luis Valdez
A powerful and essential documentary honoring the godfather of Chicano cinema.Sundance 2026 Preview
Sundance 2026 closes a Park City chapter while honoring founder Robert Redford.
News
BOOK 1: MIDWEST GOTHIC Script Preview Reaction
Veiled Legacy has got a real emotional monster punch!Odessa A’zion Leaves DEEP CUTS (Race Swap role.)
Hollywood has a Deeper Systemic Problem.Abraham Quintanilla, father of music icon Selena, has died, at 86.
In an Instagram post, Quintanilla’s son, A.B. Quintanilla III, shared the news along with a photo of his father. “It’s with a heavy heart to let […]Raul Malo, Operatic Lead Singer of The Mavericks, has passed at 60
From Latin, rock to country and Spanish ballads, Malo was a one of a kind singer. He will be dearly missed by his fans and yet […]Award Winning “Selena y Los Dinos,” Doc Debuts on Netflix
A staggering work of love, triumph and tragedy...
Movie & Tv
“Iron Lung” Is A Bold Experiment That Overstays Its Welcome
"Iron Lung" is an ambitious passion project whose technical strengths are ultimately undermined by its storytelling and pacing.Suspicion, Grief, and Dark Humor Collide in “My Neighbor Adolf”
A quiet tragic comedy, "My Neighbor Adolf" blends dark humor, grief, and moral tension into a surprisingly powerful experience.Is “Mercy” Really That Bad? Taking a Closer Look at the Chris Pratt Sci-Fi Film
"Mercy" is a flawed but engaging sci-fi thriller that’s been judged far too harshly.Turning Grief Into Art Through Stop-Motion
"TheyDream" is a moving, imaginative documentary that uses stop-motion animation to bring memory, grief, and love vividly to life.“American Pachuco” Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Luis Valdez
A powerful and essential documentary honoring the godfather of Chicano cinema.
Cultura
Odessa A’zion Leaves DEEP CUTS (Race Swap role.)
Hollywood has a Deeper Systemic Problem.Award Winning “Selena” Doc Fails to Make Oscars Short List.
Selena y Los Dinos, the acclaimed 2025 documentary about Selena Quintanilla and her family band, premiered at Sundance, won a Special Jury Award, failed to make […]Award Winning “Selena y Los Dinos,” Doc Debuts on Netflix
A staggering work of love, triumph and tragedy...Resurrecting Latino Representation in Seminal Resurrection Blvd.
The legacy of this seminal show proves the human spirit of Latinos can resurrect all over again.Five Notable Contributions made by the Taino People.
The Tainos made significant contributions to culture, agriculture, and society before European contact
Music
Abraham Quintanilla, father of music icon Selena, has died, at 86.
In an Instagram post, Quintanilla’s son, A.B. Quintanilla III, shared the news along with a photo of his father. “It’s with a heavy heart to let […]Raul Malo, Operatic Lead Singer of The Mavericks, has passed at 60
From Latin, rock to country and Spanish ballads, Malo was a one of a kind singer. He will be dearly missed by his fans and yet […]Why Bad Bunny’s Superbowl Halftime Show Announcement Drew Backlash
The announcement has also sparked some backlash and controversyTop Twenty Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin has written numerous catchy songs and has established himself as a lyrical genius in our cultural landscape.The Rise of “Latin Cinematic Fusion!”
Diego Garcia, aka TWANGUERO is an example of "Latin Cine Fusion,' a genre thats part fiery rhythms of flamenco, Cumbia, Bolero, and Mariachi with the moody, orchestral swagger of classic Westerns and Tarantino’s retro-infused licks.



















