Inside Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ and its Boundary-Pushing Take on Immigration and Identity
Inside Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ and its Boundary-Pushing Take on Immigration and Identity
There’s no doubt that “Problemista” comes from the brain of Julio Torres. His brand of absurdist humor is instantly recognizable, whether it's his work on “Saturday Night Live,” “Los Espookys,” or his HBO Special, “My Favorite Shapes.” In each, he combines cutting social commentary with unique off-the-wall pairings and brings [...]
WATCH: The Marías Release “Run Your Mouth” Music Video and Announce Sophomore Album
WATCH: The Marías Release “Run Your Mouth” Music Video and Announce Sophomore Album
Grammy-nominated band The Marías has ignited excitement among fans with the announcement of their highly-anticipated sophomore album, "Submarine," slated for release on May 31st. The band, renowned for their mesmerizing soundscapes and dreamlike melodies, has teased the album with the release of their new single, "Run Your Mouth," offering a [...]
The Riotous Art of Jean-Pierre Villafañe
The Riotous Art of Jean-Pierre Villafañe
Jean-Pierre Villafañe's work might make you blush, smile or look twice. The New York City artist is rapidly gaining prominence. At this year’s Armory Show, he was awarded The Present Prize for outstanding booth with Embajada Gallery. At the upscale New York City bar Cecchi’s, his figures dance jovially [...]
At the Edge of Perception: Ingrid Rojas Contreras on Reclaiming ‘Curanderismo’
At the Edge of Perception: Ingrid Rojas Contreras on Reclaiming ‘Curanderismo’
Ingrid Rojas Contreras is soft-spoken, yet her words carve a space to remember. Her debut novel, set in Colombia against the backdrop of political instability and Pablo Escobar’s violent reign, “Fruit of the Drunken Tree,” was a semi-autobiographical novel. It vividly summons the turmoil of Colombia in the nineties [...]
8 Latino Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween
8 Latino Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween
If there’s one thing every Spanish-speaking country in the world can do, it’s tell a good horror story. There are no shortage of ghost stories to pull from and no dearth of terrifying creatures to think about as you fall asleep. With Halloween just a few days away, it’s time [...]
New Music Picks: Goyo, Kali Uchis, Anitta, and More
New Music Picks: Goyo, Kali Uchis, Anitta, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the return of Goyo, Kali Uchis’ beautiful bolero, and Anitta’s melodic love song. Also on the list: Maluma reveals a life-changing milestone in the “Procura” music video, Willie Gomez celebrates his viral moment on "The Voice," [...]
Friday Film Roundup: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘Dicks: The Musical,’ ‘The Pigeon Tunnel,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘Dicks: The Musical,’ ‘The Pigeon Tunnel,’ and More
Much like last week with Taylor Swift, this weekend is all about Martin Scorsese. His newest epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon," is finally coming to theaters after years of speculation about what the director would do with one of the most significant pieces of historical nonfiction in recent memory. [...]