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TV Execs Break Down How They’re Working Toward Diversity

TV Execs Break Down How They’re Working Toward Diversity

Posted by NALIP on August 30, 2018

For years media has not accurately depicted the reality of the world we live in, but the push for diversity has slowly but surely manifested in the popular shows of the young adult generation. Take Grown-ish, On My Block, and Riverdale, these wildly popular and beautifully diverse shows have become a television favorite. Not only do they depict compelling stories but they reflect their audience with characters from different ethnic backgrounds and therefore different experiences.

The Most Hilarious Memes About Netflix’s Hit Melodrama ‘La Casa de la Flores’

The Most Hilarious Memes About Netflix’s Hit Melodrama ‘La Casa de la Flores’

Posted by NALIP on August 27, 2018

Photo Courtesy of Netflix

Frenzied fans have turned Netflix’s Spanish-language melodrama La casa de las flores into a social media phenomenon in a matter of days. Director Manolo Caro’s series starring Mexican diva Verónica Castro and centered on a secretive, affluent family in Mexico City debuted in early August. Since then, an avalanche of memes, tweets, and Instagram posts have proven that audiences are obsessed with the show.

 

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Crazy Rich Asians Premieres Strong, Why a Latinx Film Should Be Next

Crazy Rich Asians Premieres Strong, Why a Latinx Film Should Be Next

Posted by NALIP · August 24, 2018

'Crazy Rich Asians' has gained momentum grossing $5 million on its first day and $3.8 million on the second day. The film went on to $35.2 million in sales all according to Warner Bros. Pictures. The film has received a well praised for an all Asian cast and positive reviews. It is important to note that 38% of its audience was Asian which has been a boost. Hollywood has seen a pattern in particular with Black Panther an all predominantly black cast has gained popularity and massive box office sales. However, it seems that we can’t seem to notice that there is still an even larger group that has yet to release a film and that is the Latino community. However, we don’t have our Crazy RIch Asian or our Black Panther film out. The last film that one could remember that had an all Latinx cast was 1997 biographical musical drama film ‘Selena” starring Jennifer Lopez.