Andrew Velazquez Doesn’t Let Change Bother Him
Andrew Velazquez Doesn’t Let Change Bother Him
Getting picked up by the Los Angeles Angels wasn’t exactly the plan for Andrew “Squid” Velazquez, a Bronx-native whose talent and tenacity made him a fan favorite during his months-long stint on the New York Yankees. He had just been bumped up to their 40-man roster – the list of [...]
Fede Álvarez’s ‘Texas Chainsaw’ is a Reckoning of Past & Present
Fede Álvarez’s ‘Texas Chainsaw’ is a Reckoning of Past & Present
This isn’t the first time Fede Álvarez and I have met. We crossed paths nearly one decade before, at a fan-only screening of his “Evil Dead” remake in Tempe, Arizona. At the time, he was promoting his feature-length debut, and I had decided to pursue a career in film criticism. [...]
Teens of LA: A Quinceañera, a Prom Queen and an Anime Lover
Teens of LA: A Quinceañera, a Prom Queen and an Anime Lover
Personal style is all about creative self-expression. It might be piecing together your favorite shirt with your comfiest pair of Converse Chucks and a scarf your mom finally let you take from her closet. Or styling hand-me-downs that your grandmother has saved since the 1970s, instinctively knowing that trends [...]
In ‘Dos Estaciones’ a Tequilera Fights to Keep Her Legacy Alive
In ‘Dos Estaciones’ a Tequilera Fights to Keep Her Legacy Alive
In the somber drama, “Dos Estaciones,” María García, the heir of a once-glorious tequila factory, is a beacon for her townspeople in isolated Atotonilco, Jalisco. García (respectfully referred to as Señora María) helms a tequila fabrica, which has been hindered by a plague that threatens blue agave and the encroachment [...]
Date Night Recipes from Three Latino Chefs
Date Night Recipes from Three Latino Chefs
February 14th creeps up on our calendars once more and the inevitable gift-giving stress is at an all-time high during this loved-and-hated day of romance. But don’t fret — we’re here to alleviate some of the burden. Whether it’s Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or just another Monday night, there’s no better way [...]
New Music Picks: Nicki Nicole, Lupita Infante, Yendry and More
New Music Picks: Nicki Nicole, Lupita Infante, Yendry and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features new albums from Nicki Nicole and Lupita Infante and Yendry's most vulnerable song yet. Also on the list: Ana Tijoux's empowering “Niñx,” Diana Flores' dazzling dance track, and Bad Bunny's Jersey club banger. Plus, more new [...]
New Music Picks: Shakira, GALE, Ivy Queen and More
New Music Picks: Shakira, GALE, Ivy Queen and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Shakira's ode to her sons, the return of Ivy Queen, and the emergence of GALE. Also on the list: Villano Antillano’s fierce collaboration with Pedro Capó, Miranda! revisits one of their hits with Juan Ingaramo and [...]