In this episode, Rosa and Cat are reviewing four Latin American films that were submitted by their respective country for consideration in the Academy Awards Best International Feature Film category. “Clara Sola” (Costa Rica) Director: Nathalie Álvarez Mesén In a remote village in Costa Rica, Clara, a 36-year-old woman, takes off on a journey to…
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In this Latinx Lens reviews episode, Rosa and Cat review: “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) Director: Jon Watts Our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man’s is back! With Peter Parker’s identity now revealed, the web slinger can no longer separate his normal life from his super hero identity. Peter seeks help from Doctor Strange and the consequences of…
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Latinx Lens interviews the creator of the Netflix animated series “Maya and the Three” Jorge Gutiérrez. Jorge discusses the inspiration for Maya, representation and a bit of his own journey in Hollywood. “Maya and the Three” is streaming on Netflix! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and more!
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In this episode Rosa and Cat dive into the Netflix animated series “Maya and the Three.” From creator Jorge R. Gutiérrez (“El Tigre”, “The Book of Life”) “Maya and the Three” is a Netflix Animated Event told in nine epic chapters. Starring Zoe Saldaña, Gabriel Iglesias, Allen Maldonado, Stephanie Beatriz, Diego Luna, Gael García Bernal,…
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While we haven’t recorded dedicated episodes about the show, hosts Catherine and Rosa have both share their thoughts on Selena the Series for other publications. Luz Collective: Click on the image to read the review. Pod Clubhouse Love It or Leave It?: Click here to listen to Part 1. Click here to listen to Part…
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In this episode, Rosa and Cat review some new releases from HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. They dive into HBO Max’s short film, “For Rosa” and the “Mortal Kombat” reboot. They chat about the newest Tom Clancy film “Without Remorse” featuring Michael B. Jordan and get emotional with Netflix’s animated family film, “The…
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In this episode, Cat and Rosa review Yes Day, Raya and the Last Dragon, Godzilla vs. Kong and Howard Original from Natalie Rodriguez.
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In this episode, Rosa and Cat discuss three Netflix television shows that represent a variety of Latinx representation that is not only universal, but also hits close to home. “Rompan todo: La historia del rock en América Latina” (2020) Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados and other rock bands are featured in this chronicle of 50…
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Directed by Ron Howard, “Hillbilly Elegy” stars Amy Adams and Glenn Close as the mother and grandmother of a Yale law student who returns to his rural hometown to attend to a family crisis. Adapted from the book of the same name by J.D. Vance, the film begins with a teenage J.D., played as an…
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Rosa and Cat are reviewing the latest movie releases through their Latinx Lens. They discuss “Bill and Ted Face the Music” (2020) Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” (2020) Charlie Kaufman’s “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” (2020) and Disney’s “Mulan.” Latinx Lens Recommends: “Cyrano De Bergerac (1950) starring the only Latinx actor to win the Oscar in a…
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