Rosa Parra

film critic and co-host of “Latinx Lens” podcast

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Critics review “King Richard,” a biographical drama starring Will Smith as the father and coach of famed tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams; “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” the newest…

Will Smith delivers Oscar-worthy performance in ‘King Richard,’ says critic

Critics review “King Richard,” a biographical drama starring Will Smith as the father and coach of famed tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams; “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” the newest…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review “No Time to Die,” the latest James Bond flick starring Daniel Craig; “Mass,” about how a mass school shooting affects two pairs of parents; “South of Heaven,” about a…

‘No Time to Die’: Some standout moments, but not all that exciting at the end of the day, says critic

Critics review “No Time to Die,” the latest James Bond flick starring Daniel Craig; “Mass,” about how a mass school shooting affects two pairs of parents; “South of Heaven,” about a…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review “Reminiscence,” about a scientist who finds a way to relive the past and then tracks down an old love; “The Protégé,” about an assassin who seeks revenge for the man who…

'The Protege' is worthwhile due to excellent casting and choreography, critics say

Critics review “Reminiscence,” about a scientist who finds a way to relive the past and then tracks down an old love; “The Protégé,” about an assassin who seeks revenge for the man who…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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