Cristina Escobar, Author at Latino Rebels

‘Hope, Soledad’ Centers Inner Worlds of Indigenous Mexican Women

Cristina Escobar — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:35:33 +0000

'Hope, Soledad' is an arresting, powerful film portraying a different slice of Latinidad than is normally seen on screen, centering the interior lives of two Indigenous Mexican women, and drawing on their own cultural traditions in a world that does not value them.

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‘Blue Beetle’ Is More than Just Latino Representation (REVIEW)

Cristina Escobar — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:00:02 +0000

Blue Beetle's strong Latino texture is what distinguishes it from the other superhero origin stories we've come to expect, marking a change in how Latinos and Latinidad are depicted in Hollywood.

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‘Support Latino Creatives’ Letter Aims at Building Power

Cristina Escobar — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:07:48 +0000

Dozens of Latino organizations have recently drafted and signed an open letter calling on the entertainment industry and members of the viewing public to support work done by Latino creatives—especially in the midst of Hollywood strike that puts the work of Latino creatives disproportionately at risk.

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‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Defies Conventions Like Only a B-Movie Can (REVIEW)

Cristina Escobar — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:18:14 +0000

Prime Video’s 'Red, White & Royal Blue' is a rom-com based on a wildly popular romance novel of the same name. And it’s really going to enrage the folks mad about Barbie’s "woke" agenda because, like that pretty-in-pink film, 'Red, White & Royal Blue' portrays its progressive politics with joy and fervor.

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In ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ Selena Gomez’s Latinidad Is Beside the Point (REVIEW)

Cristina Escobar — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:36:40 +0000

Cozy murder is back! Season three of the Hulu mystery series 'Only Murders in the Building' returns Tuesday, August 8, with stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez reprising their roles as unlikely sleuths Charles, Oliver and Mabel.

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‘This Fool’ Season Two Finds Laughs in the Little Things (REVIEW)

Cristina Escobar — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:21:42 +0000

The Hulu series 'This Fool' is a unique show, driven by comedian and creator Chris Estrada’s unique voice. The first season earned a 100 percent critics’ approval rating and 90 percent from fans on Rotten Tomatoes, while scoring a spot on some "Best of" lists. Its second season airs Friday, July 28.

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Latina Actors on Why the Hollywood Strike Matters

Cristina Escobar — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:09:55 +0000

Latino Rebels speaks with Fanny Véliz Grande, founder and CEO of Avenida Productions and actor Aimee Carrero ('Elena of Avalor,' 'The Menu') —both SAG members for over 10 years— about the need to open Hollywood to Latino talent.

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Brothers’ Love, Perseverance the Heart of Venezuelan Film ‘Sombra del Sol’ (INTERVIEW)

Cristina Escobar — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:22:37 +0000

'La Sombra del Sol,' by Venezuelan-American writer-director Miguel Ángel Ferrer, is a film that shows both its lead characters facing real and difficult challenges. Actor Carlos Manuel González calls it "a great feel-good movie about brotherhood, about hope, about following your dreams, about not giving up."

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Justina Machado Finds Freedom in ‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’ (INTERVIEW)

Cristina Escobar — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:07:54 +0000

Prime Video's 'The Horror of Dolores Roach' is a dark series that mixes cannibalism and mass murder with jokes and charm, swirling in some desperate aching for good measure. It’s a potent recipe.

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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Returns as ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ (INTERVIEW)

Cristina Escobar — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:31:53 +0000

Isn’t it a breath of fresh air to see a Latino character take top billing on a well-promoted, mainstream show?

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