I missed “La Reina del Sur” when it ran on television, becoming a runaway blockbuster and prompting (almost by itself) the narco-novela genre of Spanish television. It certainly cemented the international acclaim of (now notorious) start Kate del Castillo. Almost everyone I know who has seen the novela tells me how great it is, and […]
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Netflix’s “One Day at a Time” remake to star Rita Moreno
Netflix is continuing its efforts to provide quality original content that appeals to Hispanic markets. They’ve hit homeruns with “Narco” (which I actually didn’t like) and “Club de Cuervos,” as well as “Orange is the New Black.” The latest project announced is a remake of the 1970s hit series “One Day at a Time.” The […]
Happy happy joy joy! The X-Files is coming back to TV
To say that I’m a fan of “The X-files” would be a mild understatement. I watched every episode multiple times. I joined discussion groups where we dissected the episodes after-the-fact. I read fanfiction. No, I didn’t attend the conventions and buy the one-of-a-kind items or actually write the fanfiction myself. But I adored Mulder and Scully and […]
Did you know that Rory Gilmore is a Houston Latina?
The interwebs are abuzz with the news that Netflix is reviving “Gilmore Girls.” They’re set to “broadcast” four 90-minute mini-movies, or at least they’ve finalized negotiations with Warner Brothers to create the movies. Apparently show creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino have agreed, and actors Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Kelly Bishop and Scott Patterson have also agreed […]
The Walking Dead “JSS” Recap (Season 6, Episode 2) Spoilers!
Spoilers are ahead. Lots and lots of spoilers are ahead. You have been warned. Two of the reasons I watch “The Walking Dead” are the exceptional character development and the way the actors so beautifully portray the complex emotions of the characters they play. JSS was an episode that showed us the humanity that is […]
TV Find: Jane the Virgin Season 2 begins Monday, October 12, 2015
Just a quick reminder that Season 2 of “Jane The Virgin” starts today at 8/7 pm CST on the CW. Don’t know what I’m talking about? “Jane” is the award-winning comedy starring Gina Rodriguez that features an almost-completely Latino cast, with at least one who never speaks in English. It pokes fun at the Latino novelas […]
