alejandra
@mtzxale.bsky.social
award-winning tejana writer & cat mom | bylines in austin chronicle, latinamediaco, dread central, letterboxd, the wrap, rogerebert.com, awards watch y mas | member of @atxfilmcritics.bsky.social & @dorianawards.bsky.social 🤠
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favorite first watches of january (late, i know, but whatever!):
• THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982), d. don bluth
• MOUSEHUNT (1997), d. gore verbinski
• CAST AWAY (2000), d. robert zemeckis
• HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (2001), d. john cameron mitchell
• THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982), d. don bluth
• MOUSEHUNT (1997), d. gore verbinski
• CAST AWAY (2000), d. robert zemeckis
• HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (2001), d. john cameron mitchell
February 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM
favorite first watches of january (late, i know, but whatever!):
• THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982), d. don bluth
• MOUSEHUNT (1997), d. gore verbinski
• CAST AWAY (2000), d. robert zemeckis
• HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (2001), d. john cameron mitchell
• THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982), d. don bluth
• MOUSEHUNT (1997), d. gore verbinski
• CAST AWAY (2000), d. robert zemeckis
• HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (2001), d. john cameron mitchell
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in my latest sundance dispatch, i wrote about the mixed media doc, THEYDREAM. it's a compelling look at how one artist memorializes their loved ones through art. emotionally, though, it is almost too much to bear. latinamedia.co/theydream/
In "TheyDream," One Artist’s Losses Fuel His Creativity
Sundance doc "TheyDream" painstakingly resurrects the filmmaker's lost loved ones. It's almost too much to bear.
latinamedia.co
February 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
in my latest sundance dispatch, i wrote about the mixed media doc, THEYDREAM. it's a compelling look at how one artist memorializes their loved ones through art. emotionally, though, it is almost too much to bear. latinamedia.co/theydream/
in my latest sundance dispatch, i wrote about the mixed media doc, THEYDREAM. it's a compelling look at how one artist memorializes their loved ones through art. emotionally, though, it is almost too much to bear. latinamedia.co/theydream/
In "TheyDream," One Artist’s Losses Fuel His Creativity
Sundance doc "TheyDream" painstakingly resurrects the filmmaker's lost loved ones. It's almost too much to bear.
latinamedia.co
February 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
in my latest sundance dispatch, i wrote about the mixed media doc, THEYDREAM. it's a compelling look at how one artist memorializes their loved ones through art. emotionally, though, it is almost too much to bear. latinamedia.co/theydream/
getting ready for SXSW and feeling like this again
February 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
getting ready for SXSW and feeling like this again
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wrote about my complicated feelings about chicanismo in my sundance review of AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ latinamedia.co/legend-of-lu...
"The Legend of Luis Valdez" Illuminates Chicano History (and Its Limitations)
Even if there’s not room for more nuance, at least "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" can help more people learn Chicano history.
latinamedia.co
February 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
wrote about my complicated feelings about chicanismo in my sundance review of AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ latinamedia.co/legend-of-lu...
wrote about my complicated feelings about chicanismo in my sundance review of AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ latinamedia.co/legend-of-lu...
"The Legend of Luis Valdez" Illuminates Chicano History (and Its Limitations)
Even if there’s not room for more nuance, at least "American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez" can help more people learn Chicano history.
latinamedia.co
February 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
wrote about my complicated feelings about chicanismo in my sundance review of AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ latinamedia.co/legend-of-lu...
me and my 8 remaining brain cells right before i smash a baked potato at lunch
February 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
me and my 8 remaining brain cells right before i smash a baked potato at lunch
reviews are on the way, but here are a few of my favorite films i saw virtually at sundance this year:
JARIPEO
HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!
PUBLIC ACCESS
BARBARA FOREVER
AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ
JARIPEO
HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!
PUBLIC ACCESS
BARBARA FOREVER
AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ
February 4, 2026 at 2:06 PM
reviews are on the way, but here are a few of my favorite films i saw virtually at sundance this year:
JARIPEO
HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!
PUBLIC ACCESS
BARBARA FOREVER
AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ
JARIPEO
HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!
PUBLIC ACCESS
BARBARA FOREVER
AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ
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wrote about sexual repression, perverts, and more in WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR? for hyperreal film club journal hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/who-...
January 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
wrote about sexual repression, perverts, and more in WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR? for hyperreal film club journal hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/who-...
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wrote about sexual repression, perverts, and more in WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR? for hyperreal film club journal hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/who-...
January 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
wrote about sexual repression, perverts, and more in WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR? for hyperreal film club journal hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/who-...
proud to be part of @atxfilmcritics.bsky.social !!
January 26, 2026 at 5:29 PM
proud to be part of @atxfilmcritics.bsky.social !!
zero ANN LEE recognition.....
January 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
zero ANN LEE recognition.....
posting your top 10 movies of 2025 over 2 weeks into 2026 is very chic, actually! boxd.it/QIoNy
January 21, 2026 at 7:51 PM
posting your top 10 movies of 2025 over 2 weeks into 2026 is very chic, actually! boxd.it/QIoNy
reposting for the morning crowd! feeling excited for virtual #sundance this year 🤩
sundance 2026 is nearly upon us! i helped write some blurbs about movies i'm really looking forward to checking out hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/sund...
January 20, 2026 at 2:54 PM
reposting for the morning crowd! feeling excited for virtual #sundance this year 🤩
sundance 2026 is nearly upon us! i helped write some blurbs about movies i'm really looking forward to checking out hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/sund...
January 16, 2026 at 10:41 PM
sundance 2026 is nearly upon us! i helped write some blurbs about movies i'm really looking forward to checking out hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/sund...
the way this is about to go triple platinum in my house
January 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
the way this is about to go triple platinum in my house
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a reminder for editors that i am still available to help round out any sundance coverage you might need help with! 😇
secured all the #sundance2026 press tickets on my wishlist !!
January 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
a reminder for editors that i am still available to help round out any sundance coverage you might need help with! 😇
after a holiday break, my review of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 is up! it's nice to see the franchise raise the stakes, even if it's slight! 🍕 hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/five...
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Raises the Stakes, Slightly — Hyperreal Film Club
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 ramps up the stakes and scares, resulting in something sure to delight fans.
hyperrealfilm.club
January 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
after a holiday break, my review of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 is up! it's nice to see the franchise raise the stakes, even if it's slight! 🍕 hyperrealfilm.club/reviews/five...
happy friday! thanks to @kristenklopez.bsky.social for letting me drop a few blurbs about a few of my favorite movies of 2025 🍿 thefilmmaven.com/best-movies-...
The 14 Best Movies of 2025
Which movies were the best of the best?
thefilmmaven.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
happy friday! thanks to @kristenklopez.bsky.social for letting me drop a few blurbs about a few of my favorite movies of 2025 🍿 thefilmmaven.com/best-movies-...
this was such a blast to record! ann lee truthers RISE ❤️🔥
It still hasn't gotten as big of a release as it should, but we talk about The Testament Of Ann Lee on today's Big White Elephants joined by the great @mtzxale.bsky.social! bigwhiteelephants.podbean.com/e/26-the-tes...
26. The Testament Of Ann Lee (2026) w Alejandra Martinez | Big White Elephants
On Episode 26, Grace and Scott are joined by Austin-based film critic Alejandra Martinez to practice abstinence, defy religious persecution, and shake with the ecstasy of devotion while discussing Mon...
bigwhiteelephants.podbean.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
this was such a blast to record! ann lee truthers RISE ❤️🔥
a reminder for editors that i am still available to help round out any sundance coverage you might need help with! 😇
secured all the #sundance2026 press tickets on my wishlist !!
January 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
a reminder for editors that i am still available to help round out any sundance coverage you might need help with! 😇
i was stoked to contribute a blurb to this! thanks for having me @kristenklopez.bsky.social 🫶🏼
A critic can't talk about the truly good movies without discussing the bad ones. Me, @reeljeffewing.bsky.social and Alejandra Martinez set out to list some of the movies just didn't like in 2025.
thefilmmaven.com/worst-movies...
thefilmmaven.com/worst-movies...
The 13 Worst Movies of 2025
These movies left us cringing.
thefilmmaven.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM
i was stoked to contribute a blurb to this! thanks for having me @kristenklopez.bsky.social 🫶🏼
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We’re pleased to announce a special screening of BLUE MOON to celebrate its receipt of our 2025 Best Austin Film Award. Jan 12th. 6:30pm. Tickets onsale now. Thanks to the fine folk at @austinfilm.bsky.social for graciously supporting this screening!
austinfilmcritics.org/2026/01/06/t...
austinfilmcritics.org/2026/01/06/t...
The AFCA & Austin Film Society Special Screening of the 2025 Best Austin Film: BLUE MOON
Join us at 6:30pm on January 12th at the AFS Cinema, Austin, TX Last week the Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) announced the winners of our 2025 Film Awards. Among their number was a special …
austinfilmcritics.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
We’re pleased to announce a special screening of BLUE MOON to celebrate its receipt of our 2025 Best Austin Film Award. Jan 12th. 6:30pm. Tickets onsale now. Thanks to the fine folk at @austinfilm.bsky.social for graciously supporting this screening!
austinfilmcritics.org/2026/01/06/t...
austinfilmcritics.org/2026/01/06/t...
secured all the #sundance2026 press tickets on my wishlist !!
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
secured all the #sundance2026 press tickets on my wishlist !!