Friday Film Roundup: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One, Theater Camp, and More
Friday Film Roundup: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One, Theater Camp, and More
We’re back to the blockbusters and this one isn’t like any of the others, mostly because it stars Tom Cruise. The “Mission: Impossible” franchise is undeniably one of the most impressive collections of action films ever made, thanks to Cruise’s refusal to compromise. The latest and penultimate installment, “Dead Reckoning, [...]
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is a Much-Needed Return to Form
“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” is a Much-Needed Return to Form
The release of “Bumblebee,” in 2018, marked a major shift in the “Transformers” franchises, which always performed well commercially but never really won favor with critics. Its spin-off, set in the late 1980s, redirected the franchise into something more character driven and intimate — well, as intimate as a “Transformers” [...]
Five Black and Latinx Artists Who Expand Definitions of Love, Healing, and Community
Five Black and Latinx Artists Who Expand Definitions of Love, Healing, and Community
Latina is highlighting the work of Latinx creatives and visual artists through NYC art guides and thematic stories in our new column, Curated by KCV. Each month, Art Curator and Processa founder, Kiara Cristina Ventura, will speak on exhibitions and inspirational artists that everyone should keep on their radar from [...]
Ask a Love Doctor: Modern Love, Dating Apps, and Scams
Ask a Love Doctor: Modern Love, Dating Apps, and Scams
In 2022, love doesn’t look quite like the fairy tales and romcoms many grew up watching. In the age of the pandemic and dating apps like Tinder and Hinge, it can feel like love is near impossible to find. Zoom and FaceTime dates have made it awkward and difficult for many [...]
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 [...]
Valentines Day This Year Is Just an Excuse to Go All Out on a Monday
Valentines Day This Year Is Just an Excuse to Go All Out on a Monday
Whether you’re riding solo, going out with friends, or staying in with your partner(s), this year, Valentine’s Day gives us an excuse to make a day, or night, out of a regular Monday. You don’t need to be in love to celebrate it, you just need a love for life. [...]
The Unstoppable Gina Rodriguez
The Unstoppable Gina Rodriguez
Years before Hollywood accolades and lead roles, actor Gina Rodriguez, 37, had a conversation with her father that changed everything. Rodriguez's parents had gone to see her perform as a young Kahlo for the American Stage’s 2013 production: "Casa Blue, the Last Moments in the Life of Frida Kahlo." After [...]