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By Camila Soto

Buenos Aires based film critic covering Latin American cinema, festival circuits and streaming.

71 published stories
Inside the Creative Turmoil That Sank Pixar's 'Elio' and Disappointed Latino Fans
Cinema

Inside the Creative Turmoil That Sank Pixar's 'Elio' and Disappointed Latino Fans

Pixar's 'Elio' had the worst opening weekend in studio history, grossing just $20.8 million. Behind the failure is a story of creative tensi

Ginny & Georgia's Bicultural Story Resonates Beyond Its Cast
Shows

Ginny & Georgia's Bicultural Story Resonates Beyond Its Cast

The Netflix series Ginny & Georgia doesn't feature Latino leads, highlighting ongoing representation gaps. Yet, its portrayal of bicultural

Nine Latina Queens Compete for Drag Race All Stars 10 Crown
Shows

Nine Latina Queens Compete for Drag Race All Stars 10 Crown

All Stars 10 features nine Latina queens, the most in the show's history, competing across three bracket groups. The new tournament format s

Lux Pascal Steps Beyond Her Brother's Shadow with Lead Role in 'Miss Carbón'
Cinema

Lux Pascal Steps Beyond Her Brother's Shadow with Lead Role in 'Miss Carbón'

Lux Pascal, the Chilean actor and trans activist, is set to star in her first leading role in the Spanish-Argentinian film 'Miss Carbón'. A

David Bianchi Builds His Own Space for Afro-Latino Stories in Hollywood
Cinema

David Bianchi Builds His Own Space for Afro-Latino Stories in Hollywood

Actor and producer David Bianchi moved to Los Angeles two decades ago, finding Hollywood slow to embrace Afro-Latino identity. He turned to

Colman Domingo's Danny Anchors 'The Four Seasons' with Quiet Intensity
Shows

Colman Domingo's Danny Anchors 'The Four Seasons' with Quiet Intensity

Colman Domingo stars as Danny in Netflix's 'The Four Seasons,' bringing elegance and raw emotion to a character in quiet crisis. Domingo als

Elvis Nolasco's Journey: From NYC Breakdancer to Sharing the Screen with Oscar Winners
Cinema

Elvis Nolasco's Journey: From NYC Breakdancer to Sharing the Screen with Oscar Winners

Elvis Nolasco's acting career began with breakdancing on the streets of 1980s New York. He now stars in 'Godfather of Harlem' alongside Osca

Aubrey Plaza Stars in Queer Noir Comedy 'Honey Don't!' from Coen-Cooke Duo
Cinema

Aubrey Plaza Stars in Queer Noir Comedy 'Honey Don't!' from Coen-Cooke Duo

The film 'Honey Don't!' features Aubrey Plaza as a mysterious figure in a queer detective story led by Margaret Qualley. It is the second in

Monique Palma's Journey from Engineering to Championing Independent Filmmakers
Cinema

Monique Palma's Journey from Engineering to Championing Independent Filmmakers

Monique Palma left a career in engineering to build What We Watch, a platform spotlighting independent filmmakers. The Afro-Panamanian creat

Netflix Confirms Karla Sofía Gascón's Oscar Attendance Amid Ongoing Controversy
Cinema

Netflix Confirms Karla Sofía Gascón's Oscar Attendance Amid Ongoing Controversy

Netflix will cover Karla Sofía Gascón's expenses to attend the Academy Awards, ending weeks of uncertainty. The actress faced intense critic

Karla Sofía Gascón Makes Oscar History as First Openly Trans Spanish Actress
Cinema

Karla Sofía Gascón Makes Oscar History as First Openly Trans Spanish Actress

Karla Sofía Gascón has become the first openly transgender Spanish woman nominated for an Academy Award. Her performance in 'Emilia Pérez' h