Archive

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Sep 23, 2026

Three Movies About Kids Finding Their Way Through Hard Times

This week’s picks move from 1980s New York to the Colombian countryside and a surreal journey by train.

Sep 16, 2026

Films About Home, Leaving, and Finding Your Way Back

We go from the Bolivian Andes to Mexico and Palestine with three films about family, cultural identity, and the places we call home.

Sep 9, 2026

Back to School, But Make It Latino Cinema

Two underseen Latino coming-of-age movies starring EJ Bonilla anchor this week’s newsletter, alongside a Chilean drama and a critically acclaimed Puerto Rican feature.

Sep 2, 2026

The Chicano Film Pioneer You've Likely Never Heard Of

An interview with Efraín Gutiérrez, the director of the first-ever Chicano fiction film.

Aug 26, 2026

The End of the World, a Curse, and a Girl Named Anina

Carlos Aguilar explores a surreal Brazilian apocalypse, while this week’s picks find horror and wonder in Mexico and Uruguay.

Aug 19, 2026

When the Desire for Motherhood Turns Into a Crime

We examine Maite Alberdi’s unconventional true-crime documentary about a lie that spirals out of control.

Aug 12, 2026

Three Movies About Finding an Escape

“Olmo,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” and “Dos Monjes” explore family responsibility, imprisonment, and ghosts of the past.

Aug 5, 2026

How Luis Valdez Brought Chicano Stories to Hollywood

We celebrate the work of one of the most influential figures in Latino cinema.

Jul 29, 2026

These Movies Reveal the Horror, Heartbreak, and Humanity of Latino Laborers

From San Francisco's Mission District to wealthy suburban homes, this week's movies explore work, power, and belonging.