Friday Film Roundup: Insidious: The Red Door, Joy Ride, Amanda, and More
Friday Film Roundup: Insidious: The Red Door, Joy Ride, Amanda, and More
This weekend is another that’s forgoing the traditional summer blockbusters to give audiences a long-awaited horror sequel and a well-received original comedy. With “Insidious: The Red Door,” fans are getting one more trip into The Further in a franchise capper that brings to a close more than 10 years worth [...]
“Ven Como Seas” Showcases Queer Culture Through The Lens of Latinx Artists
“Ven Como Seas” Showcases Queer Culture Through The Lens of Latinx Artists
As a photographer, Emily De La Torre has worked on production sets her entire career. As she navigated this world, De La Torre noticed a reality that repeated itself on the sets she visited — she was often the only person and Queer-identifying woman of [...]
On ‘Mija,’ Undocumented Families, and Chasing Dreams with Director Isabel Castro
On ‘Mija,’ Undocumented Families, and Chasing Dreams with Director Isabel Castro
Filmmaker Isabel Castro's debut feature-length documentary, "Mija," takes viewers on an ethereal joyride. The story is centered on the experiences and dreams of Doris Muñoz, a driven music manager from Southern California who is in search of the next rising talent. This journey leads her to Jacks Haupt, an aspiring [...]
Latine Representation Reaches New Heights at This Year’s Virtual Sundance
Latine Representation Reaches New Heights at This Year’s Virtual Sundance
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival, which ran from January 20 to January 30, was the second in a row to adapt to COVID-19 protocols by showcasing an entirely digital lineup. Following a surge of cases caused by the omicron variant, festival-goers were disappointed to learn that Sundance would, once more, [...]
Cecilia Suarez Smashed Clichés in ‘La Casa De Las Flores’ and Now ABC’s ‘Promised Land’
Cecilia Suarez Smashed Clichés in ‘La Casa De Las Flores’ and Now ABC’s ‘Promised Land’
You may know Cecilia Suarez, 50, as Paulina de La Mora, the riveting lead in Manolo Caro's Mexican dark dramedy “La Casa de Las Flores” [“The House of Flowers”], co-produced by Netflix. The actress stole countless scenes playing Paulina, the eldest of the dysfunctional upper-class clan and the manager of [...]
How to Have an Open Relationship
How to Have an Open Relationship
A few keys to making consensual non-monogamy successful. Monogamy is the preferred M.O. for most people in relationships, right? Well, not exactly. Research conducted by social psychologist Dr. Justin Lehmiller revealed that one of the most common things that people in the United States fantasize about is being in an [...]
Silvana Estrada and the Cataclysm of Young Love
Silvana Estrada and the Cataclysm of Young Love
Silvana Estrada’s sweet, gaping smile belongs to the rank of the joyful. The darling of Latin America’s indie scene doesn’t look like someone who has dwelled in the throes of heartache, but then she will look straight at you and say something like, “To be young is to be alone.” [...]