“Selena: The Series": A Disservice to Selena’s Legacy
'Selena: The Series' loses sight of the story's heart: Selena herself.

Nick is a simple young gay man, however his life comes apart at the seams when he loses the love of his life. The pain is great and the fear of a new phase of life, throws him further and further back. One day he notices a strange hole in his wall, which begins to talk to him. It promises Nick the help he needs, and a boundless love develops. But the love is only hypocritical, because the being, the hole, has completely different plans.
'Selena: The Series' loses sight of the story's heart: Selena herself.
Complex relationships between mothers and daughters are far from a new concept, whether the strain comes from abandonment, beliefs, or trauma. In My Only Wish, an Incluvie Film Festival submission, Brenda Gutierrez’s take on her character’s maternal divide comes in the form of abandonment.
In Jeymes Samuel's history-infused, neo-spaghetti western, Black women are center stage with a fresh hip hop mixtape keeping rhythm in the backdrop.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
A bumpy journey about revolution and family makes us feel fear, disgust, humor, and satisfaction.