TV, Film & Theater

Six Film and Television Trailers That Will Feed Your Subconscious and Jumpstart Your Frontal Corte By Leela Kiyawat

 I live in California, so on June 15th, I watched some of my fellow (hopefully) vaccinated West Coasters dramatically rip off their masks and head out to long-awaited Margarita nights, Six Flags trips, or movies on the big screen. I myself took a trip to El Cerrito’s Rialto Cinemas with my family to see In … Read moreSix Film and Television Trailers That Will Feed Your Subconscious and Jumpstart Your Frontal Corte By Leela Kiyawat

Eddie and Leah by Niara Mae

A community recreation room- one of those YMCA type of spaces that you can rent out for your private occasions. By itself, the room feels stale, with white walls and floors only marked by dust and wear over the years. The vibrancy and life comes from the people in the space. On one of the … Read moreEddie and Leah by Niara Mae

TWENTY SOMETHING by Minh Pham

EXT. VARIOUS OUTDOOR LOCATIONS – DAYWe hear RACHEL’s (female, 24, former it-girl) voice over scenes from her young adult life. Rachel with friends, boyfriends, family, in her apartment, at graduation, etc. RACHEL (V.O.) I don’t mean to sound conceited, but I have a great life. I have a family that loves me and who I … Read moreTWENTY SOMETHING by Minh Pham

“The Weight Shifts To The Other Side” by Jordi Perez

“The Weight Shifts To The Other Side” is a short dance film visualizing the painful process of becoming light, discovering your shadows and embracing them as you would your inner self.  I tend to gravitate towards ideas I find hard to talk about so when at the end of last year my mental state was … Read more“The Weight Shifts To The Other Side” by Jordi Perez

Terra Tries to Have a F*cking Conversation by Niara Mae

What we see of TERRA’s bedroom- her messy bed, a mirror in the corner, maybe a desk and chair. She checks the mirror, making sure her hair’s in place, her outfit’s ok- she’s wearing dark jeans and a blue shirt. Ready to go. She grabs a jacket from her closet, but instead of leaving Terra … Read moreTerra Tries to Have a F*cking Conversation by Niara Mae

To Watch or be Watched by Lisa Wright

As a child, I was something of a voyeur. It’s natural, of course, for children to both see and consume the world while also trying to understand it, often while fading into the background–the proverbial “be seen and not heard.” Adults often make the mistake of carrying on with their lives as though children are … Read moreTo Watch or be Watched by Lisa Wright

In the Heights Review by Natalia Soto

In the Heights was one of the most highly anticipated features of the year – after all, the release was delayed by a year due to a global pandemic you might have heard of – but it’s also the film I’ve been the most nervous about. Ever since viewing the trailer back in 2019, I’ve … Read moreIn the Heights Review by Natalia Soto

“Make a Move” a SHORT screenplay by Minh Pham

INT. LIVING ROOM – NIGHTLUCIA (20) and OLIVIA (20) sit on the sofa, facing each other. We hear echoes of a party throughout the house, but it feels like the whole world is just the two. Their knees touch. Lucia leans in. Olivia leans in. INT. MONICA’S BEDROOM – LATER LUCIA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGHHHHH MONICA Lucia, just- … Read more“Make a Move” a SHORT screenplay by Minh Pham

Staff Picks: Heat

I wanted to include a Staff pick so y’all, our beautiful viewers, can get to know us, the amazing staff behind Mixed Mag. I also wanted to showcase our TV/Film/Theater picks because although it may feel like all you see are white stories or stories of the oppressor, our stories have been here for a … Read moreStaff Picks: Heat

Staff Picks: Side Characters

I wanted to include a Staff pick so y’all, our beautiful viewers, can get to know us, the amazing staff behind Mixed Mag. I also wanted to showcase our TV/Film/Theater picks because although it may feel like all you see are white stories or stories of the oppressor, our stories have been here for a … Read moreStaff Picks: Side Characters

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