Bury My Heart in Chicago
The discovery of an old rifle in the woods leads to a reflection on the Native Americans who first inhabited the area around Chicago and the city’s early history.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Falls Way Short of Its Potential
By skipping through its emotional content for the sake of big-screen excitement and reinforcing a patriarchal message at the end, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ ends up being just another mediocre addition to an ever-growing line of films and TV series that, just like a Big Mac, may be delicious and filling but isn’t fulfilling.
Brazil Documentary ‘The Territory’ Tackles Indigenous Rights & Environmentalism
MANO speaks with the filmmakers behind the Brazil-based documentary, ‘The Territory,’ about filming with the Amazon’s Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau tribe, government assaults on land and Indigenous rights, and hopes — or the lack there of — for the looming presidential election.
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.
