This year’s Sundance didn’t disappoint with showing Latino-created and/or -led films. Since two of the three films I discuss below were unavailable online, I decided it’d be best to attend the festival in person to watch them on the big screen as they were meant to be seen.
Preview: The Thrilling Musica of “Zorro.”
One of the elements that really hooked me into the show was the incredible music. Original songs in fact by some of the biggest names in Latino music today.
“Yo Soy Joaquín,” Reclaims our Erased American History
“I am the masses of my people and
I refuse to be absorbed.
I am Joaquín.
The odds are great
But my spirit is strong,
My faith unbreakable,
My blood is pure.
I am Aztec prince and Christian Christ.
I SHALL ENDURE!
I WILL ENDURE!”
Latinos Break Ground: “Nothing can Hold you Back.”
Last year alone we witnessed at least a couple of biopics, Flammin’ Hot and A million miles away, which not only had Mexican-American leads which challenged the stereotypical legacy with their aspiring stories directed by powerful Latinas as well.
Gaby Moreno & Oscar Isaac Sing!
Gaby Moreno will make her debut and perform on The Tonight Show, January 22nd. She will be joined by Oscar Isaac, performing their duet “Luna de Xelajú.” T
“Origin” Falters, “I.S.S.” Takes Flight!
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is incredible to watch at times, but again her character becomes a walking one-sided protester demanding you devour the trauma porn she is lecturing.
¡Feliz Centenario, Katy Jurado!
Katy was the first Mexican actress who made history in Hollywood Awards
Katy fue la primera actriz mexicana que hizo historia en los premios Hollywoodienses
I.S.S. (Movie Review)
Having a perspective from space is supposed to cause a spiritual awakening since no borders are distinguishable…Yet, not even being out in space can change the brainwashing done to humanity.
Ted (2024) Series Review
. So what dose Hollywood do when a sequel bombs and cant think of a story for the third installment? You got it, they make a prequel tv show.
Watchable “Echo” Series Falls Short.
by Tyler Disney Echo a limited series currently on Disney+. “Maya Lopez’s ruthless behavior in New York City catches up […]