‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ Movie Review: Diverse casting can’t compensate for cultural vapidity

When I was a teenager, I had the rare privilege of becoming an older brother once again. For those of you not in the know, this unexpected sibling is what we lovingly refer to as an “oops baby,” named for…

Movie Review: Lowriders

Being able to see someone like yourself in mainstream media is something few minorities get to experience. This “luxury” is something that should be available to everyone but is mostly scarce even today. That’s why I understand the appeal of…

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2×14) – “The Defense Rests”

Brooklyn Nine-Nine has had some abrupt endings recently, but few have seemed so dedicated to the three-act format as tonight’s “The Defense Rests.” It was a solid, funny episode that once again moved the plot forward without any major stumbles,…