Book Review: Natalie Díaz’s ‘Postcolonial Love Poem’
‘Postcolonial Love Poem’ is a stark reminder, a much-needed one, of the struggles Indigenous folks are still grappling with.
A Sampling of the 57th Chicago International Film Festival
Film critic Alejandro A. Riera reviews a few Spanish and Latin American movies from the Chicago International Film Festival running through October 24.
Film Review: Brazil’s ‘Memory House’
João Paulo Miranda Maria’s feature debut is the latest Brazilian film about that country’s racist, colonialist and xenophobic legacy
Film Review: What to Watch in September
Esteemed film critic Alejandro A. Riera offers his list of Latin American and Spanish movies to watch in September.
What to Watch in August
MANO’s distinguished film critic Alejandro A. Riera offers up his must-watch list for August, including Lin-Manuel Miranda’s animated movie ‘Vivo’ on Netflix.
Film Review: Mexican Director Yulene Olaizola’s ‘Tragic Jungle’
‘Tragic Jungle’ (Selva trágica), from Mexican director Yulene Olaizola, tells the story of the Xtabay, the man-eating female spirit of the Yucatán.
Scared Shitless (or The Abuse of History)
A chat about white supremacy movements in California with Dan Cady, who teaches history and California studies at Fresno state
The Wall Is a Lie
The real history of invasions in America.