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Movie reviews of new releases and old favorites.
Film Festival
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Oct 14, 2026
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5 min read
Costa Rican cinema gets the shine it deserves at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Oct 7, 2026
A Dominican documentary, a Mexican horror film, and two New York festival standouts.
Review
Sep 23, 2026
4 min read
This week’s picks move from 1980s New York to the Colombian countryside and a surreal journey by train.
Sep 16, 2026
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
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.
Aug 26, 2026
Carlos Aguilar explores a surreal Brazilian apocalypse, while this week’s picks find horror and wonder in Mexico and Uruguay.
Aug 19, 2026
We examine Maite Alberdi’s unconventional true-crime documentary about a lie that spirals out of control.
Aug 12, 2026
“Olmo,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” and “Dos Monjes” explore family responsibility, imprisonment, and ghosts of the past.
Short Film
Jul 29, 2026
From San Francisco's Mission District to wealthy suburban homes, this week's movies explore work, power, and belonging.
Jul 22, 2026
Together, these stories find moments of connection amid uncertainty and danger.
Jul 8, 2026
Pride Month may be over, but queer cinema keeps on trucking along.
Jul 1, 2026
As counter-programming to the America 250 fanfare, Carlos Aguilar writes about three movies that recount U.S. history through an alternative lens.
Jun 24, 2026
Including a review of the psychological thriller 'A Yard of Jackals' (Patio de chacales).
Jun 17, 2026
Three movies, all with ties to Puerto Rico, come courtesy of our third newsletter.
Jun 10, 2026
6 min read
Our special World Cup edition dedicated to movies about the beautiful game.
Jun 3, 2026
What you should see in theaters, stream at home, and a review of two films that played at this year's LALIFF.
