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Oct 17, 2024 | latinitasmagazine.org | Domenica Artieda |Jema Pantoja |Jenny Castro

Love Is Blind: México logró captar la atención de la audiencia con su premisa única: parejas que se comprometen sin haberse visto antes. Sin embargo, a medida que avanzó la temporada, se hizo evidente que el programa se inclinó más hacia la explotación de la intimidad de estas parejas que hacia una exploración genuina de su amor. Con su contenido explícito, el programa planteó expectativas de género y comportamientos tóxicos, en lugar de un enfoque verdadero hacia lo que es el romance.

Sep 25, 2024 | latinitasmagazine.org | Jema Pantoja |Jenny Castro

In honor of the many ways in which Hispanic Americans have shaped American history and culture, September 15 – October 15 is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month. Literacy is one area where Hispanic Americans have made significant contributions. Latinx culture and ethnicity play a significant role in the works of several best-selling mystery and thriller books. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaSilvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic offers a fresh perspective on the gothic horror subgenre.

Sep 19, 2024 | latinitasmagazine.org | Jema Pantoja |Jenny Castro |Sonia Sanchez

The romance genre in film and TV. shows spout a rhetoric of love that is perceived as idealistic and gives the notion that without a relationship life can be unfulfilling, which can lead to needing external validation. The media promotes the idea that in love there is no risk and love is all you need. This can lead to unrealistic expectations and failed attempts at making a relationship work when there is no solid foundation. Even more worrisome is the romanticization of red flags in romantic media.

Apr 24, 2024 | latinitasmagazine.org | Sonia Sanchez |Jema Pantoja |Jenny Castro

A glamorous musical and groovy show, The Cher Show is both dazzling and infectious. In this new musical, the glitz and glam of show business meets a comedic take on the ups and downs of the life of Cher. Yes, we’re talking about that Cher, world famous singer Cher who finally became a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee this year.

Apr 13, 2024 | latinitasmagazine.org | Jenny Castro |Bianca Mendoza |Jema Pantoja

Premiering in theaters across the country is brand new film, The Long Game, released April 12th and directed by Julio Quintana starring Jay Hernandez, Cheech Marin, and Dennis Quaid. The film is based on the book, Mustang Miracle, by author and attorney Humberto Garcia. The story is inspired by true life events regarding the San Felipe Mustang Golf Team, comprised of Mexican-American youths determined to succeed despite obstacles of poverty and discrimination during the 1950s.