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‘Alcarras’: A Gorgeous Film About Place and Identity

by Britt Trachtenberg January 11, 2023
written by Britt Trachtenberg

Wide shots of a rustic reservoir appear on the screen. Peaches dangle from the trees. The film cuts to medium shots of children playing in a car. One girl pretends to drive fast down the road. Off screen, a mysterious crane engine startles them. The children alert their aunt of the sighting. This incident drives Alcarras’s rich plot surrounding place, identity, and family.

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Restaurant Review: Tasca

by Vinesh Vora October 12, 2021
written by Vinesh Vora

A new addition to the Upper West Side

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Listen: ASTROJAXX Releases ‘Universe’ With Argentinian Spotify Sensation Mechi Pieretti

by Paula Espinoza July 19, 2019
written by Paula Espinoza

The blossoming 16 year old multi-talented musician returns with a fiery single featuring Argentinian vocalist, Mechi Pieretti. This is his first release since his debut single, ‘Back To You’, in 2017. 

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Repertorio Español Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

by Gianna Barberia August 18, 2017
written by Gianna Barberia

The longest-continuous Latinx performing company is announcing its 50th anniversary, which includes the world premieres of a new, original works.

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BAMcinemaFest 2017 Review: ‘En El Séptimo Día’

by Nico Chapin June 19, 2017
written by Nico Chapin

Jim McKay’s En El Séptimo Día (On the Seventh Day) is a triumph, a compassionate, warm, and deeply humane tribute to the everyday existence of undocumented workers who like so many other people, are committed to simply waking up and going to work.

Except of course for the men McKay’s film focuses on, all of whom are undocumented themselves and non-professional actors, that simple task is fraught with danger. We see the daily humiliations of working low wage jobs for bad bosses, against whom these men have no recourse. We see them crammed together in one apartment, spread across mattresses and couches, sleeping wherever they can find room.

And yet McKay avoids the obvious pitfalls inherent to this genre. There’s no overt exoticising, no liberal pitying, no moral high ground. From the very first scene, in which we see their soccer team, Puebla F.C. (named after their hometown team in Mexico) win the semi-finals match in their recreational league, its clear that McKay sees these men as human beings. The main character, Jose, who is so charismatic and so full of pathos that you forget it’s probably his first time in front of a camera, is also deeply flawed. When his boss at the restaurant where he works as a delivery guy won’t give him the following Sunday off, he hides the information from his teammates as long as he can, too afraid to challenge his boss and too ashamed to admit he won’t be able to play in the finals.

That, by and large, is the whole plot. The film is broken up by each day in the week, each sequence following Jose as tries to balance his job, staying in contact with his pregnant wife in Mexico, helping out his teammates, and worrying about whether they’ll win the big game. It’s a simple story, simply told, and the result is a film defined by quiet moments, drawing out drama and comedy from the mundanity of every day life. Waking up for work, going to soccer practice, cooking dinner together as a makeshift family. There are no grand revelations to be found, its most dramatic implications left onscreen. In their place, the non-professional actors and neorealist style work to implicate you in a world that is both completely foreign (at least for those of us who are not either undocumented immigrants or related to one), and yet deeply familiar.

The Brooklyn brownstones, situated amongst leafy streets and interrupted by more bodegas and churches than make sense, are instantly recognizable. McKay’s camera catches everything. The Chinese laundromats, the Yemeni store owners, the English pubs and German soccer teams— while the last year has often felt like a battle for the soul of America, here we the foundational myth put to the test. The United States of America is a nation of immigrants, we are constantly told from the moment we are born, and yet in En El Séptimo Día we see exactly what that means. It’s people working side by side, in solidarity with each other based on their shared experiences and shared struggle— to be recognized, to put food on the table, to get to work. When a fellow delivery man is hit by a car, we understand that it could have been Jose, or any of his teammates, and it is by pure luck that he can continue to get his bike from his restaurant to whoever orders from it, and hopefully get a tip at the end.

For some the soccer game Puebla play at the end might just be a game, and yet what McKay succeeds at is that without a character ever having to say it out loud, we completely understand why something as simple as a recreational game can mean so much more for the people who struggle day in and day out merely to survive. Like Happy Go Lucky or last year’s Patterson, En El Séptimo Día is ultimately a testament to the inherent bravery of waking up, putting on your shoes, getting out the door, and getting on with the business of one’s life. It’s simply perfect.

 En El Séptimo Día plays as part of BAMcinemaFest, June 17th. 

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Film Review: ‘10,000 KM’ Starring Natalia Tena and David Verdagur

by Liam Orly July 11, 2015
written by Liam Orly

“10,000 KM” tells the famous tale of long-distance lovers through a modern lens to create a new and exciting story for audiences.

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We had the honor of celebrating VMAs weekend with We had the honor of celebrating VMAs weekend with @bacardi and @mtv! 💫
History met history last night 🗽🎬✨ The Ha History met history last night 🗽🎬✨

The Hamilton movie premiere transformed the Delacorte Theater into a stage of its own, as the original cast and creative team reunited to celebrate a story that changed Broadway forever. From the first note to the final bow, the revolution continues. 🎭📜

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✨ Disney magic meets coffee culture ☕🐭 @dis ✨ Disney magic meets coffee culture ☕🐭 @disneyfamily x @lalalandkindcafe are serving up the sweetest collab of the season — from Mickey drink sleeves to Munchlings surprises 🎁 Don’t miss it before it’s gone Sept. 16!

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From @iamcardib undeniable reign to @wutangclan ev From @iamcardib undeniable reign to @wutangclan everlasting impact, the 2025 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Awards celebrated the artists and executives shaping the culture today. 🎤🎸💥

With honorees like @leonthomas and @gelo alongside hip-hop’s legends, the night was a reminder that the genre’s future is just as powerful as its past. 🤩

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🎶 From EXO standout to solo powerhouse, @zkdlin 🎶 From EXO standout to solo powerhouse, @zkdlin brought charisma, control, and creativity to every second of his Shrine set.

Kai On Tour gave fans in LA a front-row seat to his evolution as an artist, and it was nothing short of iconic. 👏

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🗞️ Extra, extra! Go inside the newsroom with 🗞️ Extra, extra! Go inside the newsroom with “The Paper” — the sharp new workplace comedy making headlines. 🖋️ We sat down with the cast + creators in an exclusive video interview to talk inspiration, improv, and bringing chaos to the copy desk. 🎬✨

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🎥✨ Austin Butler and the cast of Caught Steal 🎥✨ Austin Butler and the cast of Caught Stealing open up about stepping into this gritty new story, the challenges on set, and why this film is unlike anything they’ve done before.

Catch our exclusive video interview now!

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Vegas was just crowned the No. 1 nightlife spot in Vegas was just crowned the No. 1 nightlife spot in the world. We put our detective skills to work at @resortsworldlv to see if it lives up to the hype 🎰 🪩🥂💃🕺

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When French comfort food, @marthastewart48 hospita When French comfort food, @marthastewart48 hospitality, and @parisvegas combine you get @thebedfordbymarthastewart 🇫🇷🤤 Our recent trip to the legendary homemaker’s restaurant in Las Vegas had us positively stuffed.

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@zkdlin performs ‘Mhmm’ at his solo tour #KaiO @zkdlin performs ‘Mhmm’ at his solo tour #KaiOn in Los Angeles ✨

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@zkdlin performs ‘Rover’ 🚗⚠️ at #KaiOn @zkdlin performs ‘Rover’ 🚗⚠️ at #KaiOn in Los Angeles ✨ 

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A @weareone.exo throwback from @zkdlin at his firs A @weareone.exo throwback from @zkdlin at his first ever solo tour, #KaiOn 🐺✨ This is ‘Growl’ 

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🎶 Meet @hitgs_offcl — the K-Pop girl group ma 🎶 Meet @hitgs_offcl — the K-Pop girl group making waves at KCON 2025. In our exclusive, they open up about growth, music, and their U.S. debut story.

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📍 Culture has a new home. Complex x ESPN’s fl 📍 Culture has a new home. Complex x ESPN’s flagship opening blended sport, sound, and style into an experience that set the tone for what comes next.

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🔥 Korean rock band @xdinaryheroes_official kick 🔥 Korean rock band @xdinaryheroes_official kicked off their LA show at the Hollywood Palladium with an electrifying performance of “Beautiful Life” 🎶✨

🌌 “The track’s soaring lyrics and layered sound made for the perfect introduction.” 🎸💥

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🎶🎤 Legends and rising stars took over Newark 🎶🎤 Legends and rising stars took over Newark for Rock the Bells 2025—Busta Rhymes, Redman, Scarface, Remy Ma, and more brought hip-hop’s past, present, and future to life. Hosted by Roxanne Shanté with DJ Kid Capri on the decks, this was a celebration you won’t forget! 🙌

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“Freakier Friday” flips back into theaters August 16! 🔄

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Enter for a chance to WIN tickets to the hottest s Enter for a chance to WIN tickets to the hottest show of the summer at the Hollywood Bowl in LA on August 27! Get ready to dance the night away with the legendary Charlie Wilson, known for his timeless funk hits, the iconic Grammy magnet “Babyface,” and the smooth, soulful vibes of K-Ci Hailey. Don’t miss your chance to witness these music legends light up the stage—enter now and let the magic begin! 🌟🎶

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SomeTHING was in the air last week at the NY premi SomeTHING was in the air last week at the NY premiere and special screening of @wednesdaynetflix season 2! 🤍
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