The Long Road Home‘s Jorge Diaz Opens Doors for Complex Latino Stories

Based on the best-selling book by Martha Raddatz, National Geographic’s newest miniseries chronicles the events of April 4, 2004, when eight soldiers from the First Cavalry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, tasked with reconstruction, were killed in a two-day siege in Sadr City, Baghdad, during the Iraq War. Jorge Diaz, who plays Army Specialist Israel Garza, seeks to give the “military show” a new face by doing what he does best: bringing joy to even the most painful Latino stories.

The Ten Best TV Series of 2017

I won’t waste your time attempting to sum up the totality of this year’s output, because I can’t, and any critic who claims to have seen enough of the more than 500 scripted series that aired in 2017 to do so is lying

The 12 Best Films of 2017

First, these are my favorite movies of the year, not a claim to rank the definitive best, so don’t write to tell me that your favorite should have made it

Miami Jewish Film Festival Announces 2018 Lineup

Art Basel is over, but Miami’s next cultural extravaganza isn’t far off. The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) will return this January for its 21st year. January 11 through 25, MJFF will screen 62 films from 20 countries and host numerous filmmakers and special guests.

Classic Films in Miami This December

December is here, but you won’t get an ounce of snow — you live in Miami, duh. But you can feel a winter chill inside a dark, air-conditioned cinema. When it comes to the classics this month, these theaters will grab your attention.