Latino Film Newsletter

Your trusted guide to Latino cinema.

Stop scrolling—we’ve already planned your movie night.

By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and consent to receive email newsletters.

Film Still: La Ciénaga by Lucrecia Martel

Movie tickets cost a fortune, and streaming options feel endless. Meanwhile, some of the best Latino films don’t reach audiences. We help you spend your money wisely, stop doom scrolling, and discover Latino filmmakers before everyone else does.

Every Wednesday in your inbox, you'll get trusted recommendations, sharp and insightful criticism, exclusive interviews, and edgy takes on independent Latino and Latin American films—from festival favorites to overlooked gems and short films that most outlets ignore.

No hype. No empty praise. No clickbait. Just smart writing from Latino critics who know the work and the culture behind it.

Vanessa Erazo

Vanessa Erazo is a Mexican-Salvadoran American journalist, film curator, and the Founder and Editorial Director of Cinelandia. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, IndieWire, and HuffPost. She was previously the Film & TV Editor at Remezcla and Documentary Programmer at the New York Latino Film Festival.

Carlos Aguilar

Carlos Aguilar is a Mexico City-born film critic and journalist based in Los Angeles. His written work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Variety, IndieWire, Vulture, RogerEbert.com, and Remezcla, among others. He is a member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

Tiffany Vazquez

Tiffany Vazquez is a Nuyorican film writer, curator, and host based in New York. Her writing has appeared on RogerEbert.com, Slate, and PBS.org. She previously served as a television host for Turner Classic Movies, introducing films on-air and at live events. She currently teaches film-related courses on CineJourneys.com

🚨 The first edition of our newsletter drops on June 3, 2026. Subscribe now so you don’t miss it. 🚨

Most film criticism ignores Latino cinema. We don’t.

You’ll get movie recs, interviews, and edgy takes in your inbox every week.

Latino Film Newsletter

Your trusted guide to Latino cinema.

Vanessa Erazo

Carlos Aguilar

Tiffany Vazquez

About Us

Subscription

Follow Us