Tag: Latinx representation
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“Elio” and What Could Have Been
Elio could be seen as fantastic piece of representation, showing lonely children who feel ostracized that they are not alone. That is, unless you look behind the curtain.
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Where The Tracks End in Mexico
This coming-of-age Mexican movie is about a group of school children who fulfill their dreams.
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Her Phone Has Been Set to ‘Airplane Mode’
‘Airplane Mode’ is a young adult movie that is about a woman who learns to step away from her smartphone, and from social media.
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‘Xico’s Journey’ into the Mountains
A young girl named Copi and her pet dog Xico travel into the mountain when they hear that something’s not right.
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‘Purple Hearts’: A Romantic Drama Movie
Cassie, a musician, and Luke, a man serving in the Marines, form a false relationship and keep it a secret.
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Chupa: A Movie Based on the Mythical Creature of the Same Name
Based on the legendary creature, the Chupacabra, this live-action movie brings an adventure to all.
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Luz de ‘Cuatro Lunas’
By depicting 4 different stories, Director Sergio Tovar Velarde keeps the focus on the shared humanity and search for love (both self and romantic) of various gay Mexican men.
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‘Madres’ Is Terrifying Because the Events Actually Happened!
Madres takes place in the 70’s following a Hispanic married couple who move to a migrant farming community. Diana, who is pregnant, starts to become suspicious of their new environment after she and the women around her develop strange symptoms. Could it be a curse, a sickness, or something else?
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Upcoming Movies with Hispanic Representation in 2021
Now that we’re officially halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s look ahead at movies featuring Hispanic & Latine representation through the rest of 2021.
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Sweet Girl’s Mind-Boggling Twist Makes the Movie… Feminist
For the most part, ‘Sweet Girl’ recycles tired hyper masculine revenge tropes, but a surprise twist in the end turns it into a female-centric revenge film.