‘Gentefied’: The Netflix Chicano Dramedy is the ‘Our Town’ for Our Times
By Roberto Leal Gentefied (Credit: Netflix) The 1940 film Our Town, based on Thornton Wilder’s play of the same name, takes a nostalgic,...
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Bel Hernandez
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Zoe Saldana Rules as a Warrior Princess in ‘Maya and the Three’
The animated series brings Mesoamerican mythology to life with a stellar cast that includes Gabriel Iglesias, Kate del Castillo, Cheech...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 15, 20215 min read
Monica Raymund Plays a Latina Anti-Hero in ‘Hightown’
This Most Definitely Ain’t Patti Page’s Old Cape Cod. By Roberto Leal In 1957, Patti Page recorded her hit song, Old Cape Cod. The...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 12, 20213 min read
The Chemistry Works For Bobby Cannavale in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’
Nine perfect Stranger debut on August 18 on Hulu New Jersey-born Bobby Cannavale has found the lengthy eight-episode shoot of Nine...
Bel Hernandez
Aug 3, 20213 min read
Roselyn Sánchez Brings Latina Star Power to the TV Series Classic
Review By Roberto Leal Fantasy Island TV Series is Reborn on FOX She is Woman, Hear Her Roark Finding someone who could fill the shoes or...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 23, 20212 min read
Salma Hayek Gets Very Real on Red Table Talk
Airing Today at noon (ET) and 9 am (PT) on Facebook Watch Review By Bel Hernandez I love me some Red Table Talk. It is real talk, not...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 3, 20214 min read
Review: ‘Love, Victor’ Gay Teen Angst 2nd Season
By Roberto Leal Teenage angst has been the subject matter of countless movies and TV shows. Films like Romeo & Juliet, Rebel Without a...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 13, 20215 min read
Review: Karla Souza Shows Her Comedy Chops in ABC’s ‘Home Economics’
By Roberto Leal ABC’s new sitcom, Home Economics, which premiered April 7, tells the story of the Hayworth’s three siblings dealing with...
Bel Hernandez
Oct 18, 20204 min read
Desperately Seeking Diversity
TCM Documentary Women Make Film Overlooks Many Latina Directors Written by Roberto Leal The past few weeks, I have been faithfully...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 16, 20204 min read
Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” Continues to Rise Among Fans
By Ana Perez The Umbrella Academy has grown into a fan favorite on Netflix since its release in 2019. Season two was released on July...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 15, 20205 min read
Lalo Alcaraz: Animation’s Unstoppable Chicano Trailblazer
By Justina Bonilla In entertainment today, we are seeing more Latinos in front and behind the camera, most notably in animation,...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 15, 20203 min read
Hulu’s LGBT+ Teen Drama Starring Latinx Family
by Justina Bonilla The much-anticipated new Hulu series Love, Victor, premieres on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, starring Michael Cimino as...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 23, 20204 min read
Adriana Baraza Embodies An Aztec Earth Mother in “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels”
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Premieres on Showtime, Sunday, April 26 10/9c by Roberto Leal “The more things change, the more they stay...
Bel Hernandez
Apr 13, 20205 min read
When You Take A Hit Israeli TV Show And Add Cubans
The Baker and The Beauty Premieres Tonight April 13th on ABC 10/11c By Bel Hernandez The new ABC series The Baker and The Beauty takes a...
Bel Hernandez
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Family Unity Drives CBS’ Newest Sitcom “Broke”
Jaime Camil Returns to The Sitcom Circuit Premieres Thursday, April 2 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) By Justina Bonilla The newest CBS...
Bel Hernandez
Feb 21, 20204 min read
Netflix’s “GenteFied” Gloriously Personal And Authentic
The gentrification of a beloved L.A. neighborhood is complicated albeit funny and charming! Premieres on Netflix February 21st By Bel...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 4, 20193 min read
ABC’s Deliciously Addicting New TV Series, “Grand Hotel”
ABC’s New Landmark Series, Grand Hotel Debuts on June 17th Review by Luis Reyes. Grand Hotel, the new ABC television series is a stunning...
Bel Hernandez
Sep 10, 20184 min read
Mayans MC: A Biker Saga About Family, Trust, & Betrayal
Mayans MC on FX – Tuesdays at 10 PM Relatability will get me to tune into a TV show anytime. I guess that is why I never watched Sons of...
Bel Hernandez
Jul 16, 20182 min read
Jay Hernandez Steps Into the Role of “Magnum P.I.” this Fall on CBS
by Luis I. Reyes Jay Hernandez at European “Suicide Squad” Premiere Handsome actor Jay Hernandez is perhaps best known but almost...
Bel Hernandez
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Stephanie Zelaya One Of “The Four: Battle for Stardom” On FOX
Fox Television series, The Four Born and raised in Guatemala City, Stephanie Zelaya was surrounded by music from a young age. Her...
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