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Latinx Lens

Latinx Lens

Catherine Gonzales and Rosa Parra

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Two proud Latinas discuss Latinx representation in film and television through their lens.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Latinx Lens episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Latinx Lens for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Latinx Lens episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Latinx Lens - 72. The Batman, Lucy and Desi, Cyrano
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02/28/22 • 69 min

In this episode, Rosa and Catherine review three films:

"The Batman" (2022)

Dir. Matt Reeves

Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.

In theaters March 4!

"Lucy and Desi" (2022)

Dir. Amy Poehler

Exploring the life of Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and her legacy and impact on Hollywood.

Streaming on Amazon Prime March 4!

"Cyrano" (2022)

Dir. Joe Wright

Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles everyone with his ferocious wordplay and brilliant swordplay. However, he's convinced his appearance renders him unworthy of the affections of the luminous Roxanne, a devoted friend who's in love with someone else.

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In this episode Rosa and Cat review three films:

CRY MACHO (2021)

Dir. Clint Eastwood

A onetime rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder, in 1978, takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mum. Crossing rural Mexico on their back way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman may find his own sense of redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man.

Streaming on HBO Max

THE EMPTY SPACE (2020)

Dir. Andrew Jara

Aimee Andrews deals with grief and anxiety after a violent attack.

BLOOD POSITIVE (2021)

Dir. Alejandro Montoya Marín

Two sisters track down and torture a man which they suspect is their estranged father.

And Cat reviews:

NO TIME TO DIE (2021)

Dir. Cary Joji Fukunaga

James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE (2021)

Dir. Andy Serkis

Eddie Brock attempts to reignite his career by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage and escapes prison after a failed execution.

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Latinx Lens is part of the ShuffleOnline.net Podcast network

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Latinx Lens - 1. Intro to Latinx Lens
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06/15/20 • 46 min

Latinx Lens is hosted by two Latinas, Rosa Parra and Catherine Gonzales. In the first episode Rosa and Cat dive into the reasons on why they wanted to start this podcast, their Latina identities, film criticism and what to expect in future episodes.

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Latinx Lens is part of the @ShufflethePod Network.

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Our last 2022 Sundance Film Festival review episode is here! Rosa and Cat review:

"Aftershock"

Dir. Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee

Follows two bereaved fathers who galvanize activists, birth-workers and physicians to reckon with the U.S. maternal health crisis after losing their partners due to preventable childbirth complications.

"Free Chol Soo Lee"

Dir. Julie Ha and Eugene Yi

In 1973, 20-year-old Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee is racially profiled and arrested in a gang-related murder in San Francisco's Chinatown. After a trial hinging on questionable accounts from white tourists, Lee is convicted and sentenced to life in prison. He spends years fighting to survive until investigative journalist K.W. Lee takes a special interest in his case, igniting an unprecedented social justice movement that would unite Asian Americans and inspire a new generation of activists.

"Huella"

Dir. Gabriela Ortega

When the death of her grandmother unleashes a generational curse, a disenchanted flamenco dancer resigned to a desk job is forced to experience the five stages of grief through a visit from her female ancestors, pushing her to finally break the cycle.

"Stranger than Rotterdam with Sara Driver"

Dir. Lewie Kloster and Noah Kloster

The completion of Jim Jarmusch's film 'Stranger Than Paradise' depended on producer Sara Driver's willingness and ability to smuggle one of the world's weirdest and most controversial films across the Atlantic Ocean.

"The Worst Person in the World"

Dir. Joachim Trier

A young woman battles indecisiveness as she traverses the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path.

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Latinx Lens - 71. Moonfall, Uncharted, Dog, The Cursed
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02/23/22 • 73 min

In this Latinx Lens review episode, Rosa and Cat review four films.

*Spoiler warning*

"Moonfall" (2022)

Dir. Roland Emmerich

The world stands on the brink of annihilation when a mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling toward a collision course with Earth. With only weeks before impact, NASA executive Jocinda "Jo" Fowler teams up with a man from her past and a conspiracy theorist for an impossible mission into space to save humanity.

"Uncharted" (2022)

Dir. Ruben Fleischer

Treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan recruits street-smart Nathan Drake to help him recover a 500-year-old lost fortune amassed by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. What starts out as a heist soon becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada can get his hands on it. If Sully and Nate can decipher the clues and solve one of the world's oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure but only if they can learn to work together.

"Dog" (2022)

Dir. Channing Tatum & Reid Carolin

With a dog named Lulu by his side, Army Ranger Briggs races down the Pacific Coast to make it to a soldier's funeral on time. Along the way, Briggs and Lulu drive each other completely crazy, break a handful of laws, narrowly evade death, and learn to let down their guards to have a fighting chance of finding happiness.

"The Cursed" (2022)

Dir. Sean Ellis

In 19th century France, a man arrives in a remote country village to investigate an attack by a wild animal. However, he soon discovers a much deeper and sinister force that has the manor and the townspeople in its grip.

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In episode three of LatinxLens, Rosa and Cat are discussing LatinxLens' first recommended film from episode two, "The Salt of the Earth" (1954).

They dive into the first half of their top 10 movies and TV shows of 2020, so far that range from documentaries to period pieces.

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Latinx Lens is part of the ShuffleOnline.net Podcast Network.

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Latinx Lens - 74. Diego Luna

74. Diego Luna

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03/24/22 • 109 min

In this episode, we are diving into the filmography of Mexican actor, singer, director, and producer Diego Luna.

Rosa and Cat discuss the follwing three films from Diego's filmography:

"Rudo y Cursi" (2008)

Director: Carlos Cuarón

Tato (Gael García Bernal) and Beto (Diego Luna) are poor stepbrothers living on a banana plantation in Mexico. Both are talented soccer players, but their dreams lay elsewhere: tone-deaf Tato wants to be a singer, while Beto is content to remain on the plantation. One day, a sports agent sees the two young men playing soccer and offers to take one of them to Mexico City for a chance at sports stardom.

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016)

Director: Gareth Edwards

Former scientist Galen Erso lives on a farm with his wife and young daughter, Jyn. His peaceful existence comes crashing down when the evil Orson Krennic takes him away from his beloved family. Many years later, Galen becomes the Empire's lead engineer for the most powerful weapon in the galaxy, the Death Star. Knowing that her father holds the key to its destruction, Jyn joins forces with a spy and other resistance fighters to steal the space station's plans for the Rebel Alliance.

"Wander Darkly" (2021)

Director: Tara Miele

A traumatic accident leaves a couple in a surreal state of being that takes them on a disorienting journey through the duality of their shared moments.

Latinx Lens Recommends:

The Oscar Award-winning film, "A Fantastic Woman."

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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, Christopher Nolan's TENET, Charlie Kaufman's I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS and Disney's MULAN.

Latinx Lens Recommend Film:

CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1950) starring the only Latinx actor to win the Oscar in a leading role, José Ferrer.

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Instagram: @LatinxLens, @rosaparra2018, @thingscatloves

Latinx Lens is part of the ShuffleOnline.net Podcast Network.

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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 Mitchells vs. The Machines."

"Selena the Series: Part 2" is briefly mentioned, but you can find their full review at Pod Clubhouse.

Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! For more reviews and podcast episodes visit LatinxLens.com.

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Latinx Lens - 17. Tessa Thompson
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03/04/21 • 93 min

In this episode Cat and Rosa highlight the one and only Tessa Thompson. They discuss her work on three films and ending with our newly revamped Latinx Lens Recommends.

  • Sorry to Bother You (2018) Set in an alternate present day version of Oakland, where telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed. Thompson portrays Detroit, Cassius' romantic interest.
  • Annihilation (2018) A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don’t apply. Lena, a biologist and former soldier, joins a mission to uncover what happened to her husband inside area X, a sinister and mysterious phenomenon that is expanding across the American coastline. Once inside, the expedition discovers a world of mutated landscapes and creatures, as dangerous as it is beautiful, that threatens both their lives and sanity. Tessa plays Josie, a physicist, and although her role isn’t grand her performance certainly is memorable.
  • Sylvie’s Love (2020) When a young woman meets an aspiring saxophonist in her father’s record shop in 1950s Harlem, their love ignites a sweeping romance that transcends changing times, geography, and professional success. Thompson stars alongside Nnamdi Asomugha as the delightful Sylvie.
  • For Latinx Lens Recommends we look at La Historia Oficial “The Official Story” (1985). An upper-class Argentinian woman begins to suspect that the daughter she and her husband have adopted may be one of the children of the purged political of the ruling junta. The first Latin American film to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign picture.

Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!

And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @LatinxLens

Follow Catherine on Twitter @thingscatloves & @shuffleonline

Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram @rosasreviews

Latinx Lens is part of the ShuffleOnline.net Podcast network

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FAQ

How many episodes does Latinx Lens have?

Latinx Lens currently has 84 episodes available.

What topics does Latinx Lens cover?

The podcast is about Latinx, Latino, Films, Chicano, Podcasts, Movies, Latina, Tv & Film and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on Latinx Lens?

The episode title '72. The Batman, Lucy and Desi, Cyrano' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Latinx Lens?

The average episode length on Latinx Lens is 78 minutes.

How often are episodes of Latinx Lens released?

Episodes of Latinx Lens are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Latinx Lens?

The first episode of Latinx Lens was released on Jun 15, 2020.

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