Culture Y Recuerdos

Culture y Recuerdos: What "Jane the Virgin" Can Teach Us About Latina Writers Today

Mar 15, 2023

Culture y Recuerdos: What "Jane the Virgin" Can Teach Us About Latina Writers Today

Almost 10 years ago, the world met Jane Villanueva, an aspiring writer who managed to get pregnant despite being a virgin.

Culture y Recuerdos: Why "Nothing Like the Holidays" Keeps Holding Up

Dec 13, 2022

Culture y Recuerdos: Why "Nothing Like the Holidays" Keeps Holding Up

"Nothing Like the Holidays" has become the definitive Latinx Christmas movie.

Culture y Recuerdos: "Devious Maids" and Its Critics Deserve a Second Look

Nov 29, 2022

Culture y Recuerdos: "Devious Maids" and Its Critics Deserve a Second Look

Eva Longoria's "Devious Maids" stirred up the Latinx community when it premiered nearly a decade ago.

Culture y Recuerdos: How the "Frida" Biopic Redefined What It Is to Be Latina

Oct 6, 2022

Culture y Recuerdos: How the "Frida" Biopic Redefined What It Is to Be Latina

When Salma Hayek's biopic movie of the life of Frida Kahlo premiered 20 years ago, it undoubtedly brought the story of the accomplished and radical Mexican painter to many.

Culture y Recuerdos: Cristela Alonzo Teaches Us How to Use Laughter as a Coping Skill

Sep 13, 2022

Culture y Recuerdos: Cristela Alonzo Teaches Us How to Use Laughter as a Coping Skill

Cristela Alonzo knows how to celebrate her wins.

Culture y Recuerdos: Why "Real Women Have Curves" Is Still Significant For Latinas

Aug 4, 2022

Culture y Recuerdos: Why "Real Women Have Curves" Is Still Significant For Latinas

"I don't know of a fat Latina who has not seen ['Real Women Have Curves'] and who it hasn't impacted .

Culture y Recuerdos: 20 Years Later, "The George Lopez Show" Still Matters

Jul 14, 2022

Culture y Recuerdos: 20 Years Later, "The George Lopez Show" Still Matters

It's for good reason that "The George Lopez Show" has become so iconic in the 20 years since it first premiered.