Monica Castillo
Stories
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The Limitations Of 'Latinidad': How Colorism Haunts 'In The Heights'
Film critic Monica Castillo reflects on the glaring absence of Afro-Latino actors from the new screen adaptation of In the Heights and how colorism still affects Latino representation on screen.
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This Denver Bar Once Welcomed Frank Sinatra And Jack Kerouac. Now It's Closed
The legendary El Chapultepec has closed after 87 years in business — not only because of the pandemic, but also because Denver has changed.
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Documentary 'Apollo 11' Retells History With Wide Eyes - And A Wider Perspective
Newly restored footage of the historic 1969 moonshot widens the focus to include the hundreds of men and women who made the mission possible.
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From 'Jinn' To 'Just Another Girl On The I.R.T.': Black Girlhood On Film
Too few movies have made black girls their main characters. The release of Nijla Mu'min's Jinn caused critic Monica Castillo to reflect on some of the traits these films share, and how they differ.