Reel Latinos
By Reel Latinos
Reel LatinosJan 07, 2023
58. As Boas Maneiras [Good Manners] (2017)
Guti, Ismael, and Ron get chained up in the little bedroom for their second season finale. Come let them out so they can talk about the 2017 Brazilian fantasy horror As Boas Maneiras.
Be sure to check out Mercado El Catrin, Nathan Guinn's Emergency Bulletin, and Bat & Spider. And don't forget to follow @reellatinos on social media.
57. Spy Kids (2001) / Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) with The Rank Kings
When the world is in peril, you have to call in the best agents you can find. Ellen Beck, Ty McGowen, and Danny Wiser, the hosts of The Rank Kings podcast, team-up with Ismael and Ron to talk shiitake mushrooms about Robert Rodriguez's kid-focused Tejano action-adventure films, 2001's Spy Kids and 2002's Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams.
Listen to The Rank Kings, join their Discord server, support their Patreon, follow them on Instagram.
Also, check out 70mm, Austin Danger Podcast, and Bat & Spider, all mentioned in this episode.
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56. Garifuna en Peligro [Garifuna in Peril] (2012)
Mábuiga! Join Ismael and Ron for a discussion of fading languages and amateur filmmaking along with the 2012 Honduran drama Garifuna en Peligro.
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55. Malacrianza [The Crow's Nest] (2014)
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54. Birdman (2014) with Austin Danger Podcast
If you've ever recited Macbeth on West 44th or walked through Times Square in your underwear, then do we have an episode for you! Guti, Ismael, and Ron welcome Austin Danger Podcast's Kev Reilly and McKenzie Wilkes to the show to discuss Alejandro González Iñárritu's Oscar-winning 2014 black comedy Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).
Listen to Austin Danger Podcast and follow @reellatinos on social media.
(Also check out Kev talking about Birdman on his old podcast Ammonite Movie Nite.)
53. En la palma de tu mano [In the Palm of Your Hand] (1951)
You don't have to be clairvoyant to join Guti, Ismael, and Ron in discussing Roberto Gavaldón's 1951 Mexican crime drama En la palma de tu mano.
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Bonus Episode: PODZILLA - Pacific Rim (2013) featuring Reel Latinos
A special bonus episode this week! Listen to Ismael and Ron's guest appearance on PODZILLA to discuss Guillermo del Toro's 2013 kaiju classic Pacific Rim.
Check out the rest of the Podzilla podcast library.
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52. REEL LATINAS TAKEOVER: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) featuring Yo_Ev and Yoli
We needed some big guns for the debut of Salma Hayek and Robert Rodriguez on the podcast so Ev and Yoli are back for another REEL LATINAS TAKEOVER! Grab your makeshift crucifix shotgun and your holy water Super Soaker and hold up in a Mexican brothel to talk about the 1996 action horror flick From Dusk Till Dawn.
Follow Ev and Yoli on Letterboxd. Listen to Yoli on Spaghetti & Freddy. Follow @reellatinos on social media.
51. The Beast of Hollow Mountain (1956) with Podzilla
Grab the widest-brimmed sombrero you can find and join Guti, Ismael, and Ron in welcoming Podzilla's Jasher and Mykah Drake to the podcast. We discuss cattle rustling and Tyrannosaurs with the 1956 weird west horror flick The Beast of Hollow Mountain.
Listen to Podzilla and 1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast.
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50. Los olvidados [The Young and the Damned / The Forgotten Ones] (1950)
No one can believe we made it to 50 episodes more than Guti, Ismael, and Ron. In celebration, let's talk social realism with Luis Buñuel's 1950 Mexican classic Los olvidados.
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49. Anaconda (1997)
Guti, Ismael, and Ron go on an expedition to explore the 1997 action adventure film Anaconda.
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48. Aterrados [Terrified] (2017)
Guti, Ismael, and Ron talk jump scares and body horror with the 2017 Argentine tale of terror Aterrados.
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47. Cassandro (2023) with The Criterion Connection
The Criterion Connection's Ian Layden and McKenzie Wilkes join Guti, Ismael, and Ron to chat about the 2023 queer luchador biopic Cassandro.
Follow Ian and McKenzie on Letterboxd and listen to their podcasts THE CRITERION CONNECTION, Austin Danger Podcast, What Was Your Favorite Part?, On Lynch, Wisteria Gays, and Dungeon Wives.
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46. El Conde [The Count] (2023)
Guti, Ismael, and Ron continue to fail to convince you that this isn't a political podcast when they talk about Pablo Larrain's 2023 Chilean horror satire El Conde.
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45. Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
Put your boxing gloves on and get back in the ring with Guti, Ismael, and Ron to talk the 1962 sports drama Requiem for a Heavyweight.
In this episode:
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44. El vampiro negro [The Black Vampire] (1953)
Forget what you know about remakes as Guti, Ismael, and Ron look at a reimagining of Fritz Lang's M, the 1953 Argentine thriller El vampiro negro.
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43. 65th Ariel Awards
Guti, Ismael, and Ron put on their tuxedos and walk the red carpet to have a spoiler free discussion about several movies nominated for the 65th Ariel Awards, presented by the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences:
- BARDO, Falsa cronica de unas cuantas verdades [BARDO, False Chronicles of a Handful of Truths] - Nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, Best Costume Design, and Best Visual Effects. Available on Netflix.
- El norte sobre el vacio [Northern Skies Over Empty Space] - Nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, Best Costume Design, and Best Special Effects. Available on Prime Video.
- Huesera: The Bone Woman - Nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Breakthrough Performance, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, Best Costume Design, Best Special Effects, Best Visual Effects, and Best First Work. Available on Shudder.
- La caida [DIVE] - Nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Breakthrough Performance, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Special Effects. Available on Prime Video.
- La civil - Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Editing, and Best Makeup. Available to rent.
- Ruido [Noise] - Nominated for Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. Available on Netflix.
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42. Blue Beetle (2023) with Diamond King
Dime returns to Reel Latinos to talk magical realism, body horror, and comic books with Guti, Ismael, and Ron as they discuss the DCU's first Latino super-hero flick, 2023's Blue Beetle.
Things discussed in this episode:
- Rosa Parra's Blue Beetle review for The Daily Chela
- 60 Minutes: Daniel Ortega's rise to power in Nicaragua
- America Magazine: Jesuit residence seized by Ortega regime
- Associated Press: Nicaraguan government bans Jesuit order
- Capital & Main: Latinos most underrepresented group in film
- Memoria y resistencia: Close the School of the Americas
Follow Dime, Guti, Ismael, and Ron on Letterboxd.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter.
Listen to Tono No Mata on SoundCloud.
Check out our friends on the I Read Comic Books and Paperkeg podcasts.
41. Maldeamores (2007)
Try not to hold any public transportation hostage while you listen to Guti, Ismael, and Ron talk about the 2007 Puerto Rican dramedy Maldeamores.
Take some time to check out this biography of Jovita Idar.
Keep an eye and ear out for 1978: An NZ Podcast.
40. Clara Sola (2021)
Guti, Ismael, and Ron toss better judgment to the wind and discuss female sexual awakenings with the 2021 Costa Rican coming-of-middle age drama Clara Sola. (Watch the trailer.)
Check out our friends Ian and McKenzie and their podcast The Criterion Connection.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and, uh... X... I guess. Listen to Tono No Mata on SoundCloud. Follow Guti, Ismael, and Ron on Letterboxd.
39. Carga Sellada [Sealed Cargo] (2015)
Hop on a train full of toxic minerals with Guti, Ismael, and Ron while they talk about the 2015 Bolivian drama Carga Sellada.
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Check out This Is The Greatest Song I've Ever Heard In My Entire Life wherever you listen to podcasts.
38. In the Heights (2021) with BOOM!
Guti, Ismael, and Ron couldn't handle this much heat on their own so they had to bring in BOOM! from the Cinenauts and Films Hags podcasts to cover the 2021 musical In the Heights.
Listen to Cinenauts and Film Hags.
Follow us on social media:
BOOM! on Instagram: @boomsheekajones
BOOM! on Letterboxd: @boomsheekajones
Cinenauts on Instagram: @cinenauts
Film Hags on Instagram: @filmhags
Guti on Letterboxd: @cgreviews
Ismael on Letterboxd: @ivm
Reel Latinos on Threads: @reellatinos
Reel Latinos on X: @reellatinos
Ron on Letterboxd: @ronjimenez
Tono No Mata on SoundCloud: @tononomata
37. Ratas, ratones, rateros [Rats, Mice, Petty Thieves] (1999)
Get ready to make some bad decisions with Guti, Ismael, and Ron and the cast of the 1999 Ecuadorian crime drama Ratas, ratones, rateros.
Watch the movie for free and with English subtitles on Vimeo, courtesy of director Sebastián Cordero.
Also, check out an episode on the movie from the Latin American film podcast Spoilers.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at reellatinos@gmail.com. Follow Guti, Ismael, and Ron on Letterboxd. Listen to Tono No Mata on SoundCloud.
36. Diarios de motocicleta [The Motorcycle Diaries] (2004)
Start your engines and ride with Guti, Ismael, and Ron for the revolution as they discuss the 2004 Che Guevara biopic Diarios de motocicleta.
Check out Ron's new podcast, The Needle Drop, and our buddy Dime's new podcast, Who's Your Superhero?, wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Follow Guti, Ismael, and Ron on Letterboxd.
Listen to Tono No Mata on SoundCloud.
35. Las marimbas del infierno [Marimbas from Hell] (2010)
Rock out with Guti, Ismael, and Ron as they talk about the 2010 Guatemalan music documentary (?) Las marimbas del infierno.
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34. Virus:32 (2022)
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33. La Yuma (2009)
Put on your boxing gloves and duke it out with Guti, Ismael, and Ron over the 2009 Nicaraguan sports drama La Yuma.
32. Flamin' Hot (2023) with Rosa Parra
You can follow Rosa Parra at the following places -
Rosa at The Daily Chela: www.dailychela.com/author/rosa-parra/
Rosa on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/rosasreviews/
Rosa on Twitter: twitter.com/rosasreviews
Listen to Rosa on Latinx Lens: latinxlens.libsyn.com/
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Reel Latinos on Instagram: www.instagram.com/reellatinos/
Reel Latinos on Twitter: twitter.com/reellatinos
Guti on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/cgreviews/
Ismael on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ivm/
Ron on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ronjimenez/
Tono No Mata on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/tononomata
31. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) with Diamond King
Celebrate PRIDE with the Florida is So Gay! collection from our dear friend and past guest, Daniel Cura. 50% of all profits earned in June will go to Equality Florida, the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida's LGBTQ+ community.
Link: www.thedanielcura.com/shop?category=Pride+Collection
For more Spider-Verse and comics conversation, be sure to listen to our friends -
70mm covers Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (and keep an eye on their feed for their own upcoming Across the Spider-Verse episode).
Link: solo.to/70mm
The Movie Mixtape (plus special guests The Rank Kings) also cover Into the Spider-Verse.
Link: pod.link/1605794134
Mad About Movies also cover s Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse.
Link: madaboutmoviespodcast.com/
I Read Comic Books will help you dive into the world of comics.
Link: www.ircbpodcast.com/
Paperkeg also covered a bunch of really cool comic books.
Link: radiopublic.com/paperkeg-comics-and-friendship-8Qdma6/episodes
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Dime on Instagram: www.instagram.com/diamondaking_/
Dime on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/kingdime/
Guti on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/cgreviews/
Ismael on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ivm/
Ron on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ronjimenez/
Reel Latinos on Instagram: www.instagram.com/reellatinos/
Reel Latinos on Twitter: twitter.com/reellatinos
Tono No Mata on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/tononomata
Send emails to reellatinos@gmail.com.
30. REEL LATINAS TAKEOVER: Roma (2018) featuring Yo_Ev and Yoli
29. Retablo (2017)
Hike up to the Peruvian Andes with Guti, Ismael, and Ron as they discuss art, toxic masculinity, and family legacies with the 2017 drama Retablo.
(TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mentions of homophobia and suicide.)
Watch the trailer for Retablo on YouTube.
Listen to our friends, The Rank Kings.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter. Check out Guti, Ismael, and Ron on Letterboxd. Listen to Tono No Mata on SoundCloud.
28. Ánimas Trujano (1962)
Join Guti, Ismael, and Ron as they ask "Is Toshirō Mifune Latino?!?" Probably not. But watch the Academy Award-nominated 1962 Mexican drama Ánimas Trujano with us anyway.
Join us over on this week's episode of The Rank Kings as we argue over which one of us was born in the best movie year.
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Reel Latinos on Instagram: instagram.com/reellatinos
Reel Latinos on Twitter: twitter.com/reellatinos
Guti on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/cgreviews
Ismael on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ivm
Ron on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ronjimenez
Tono No Mata on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/tononomata
Tono No Mata on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/tononomata
27. Memorias del subdesarrollo [Memories of Underdevelopment] (1968)
Guti, Ismael, and Ron try to convince you that this is not a political podcast for the millionth time as they discuss complacency amidst changing regimes with the 1968 Cuban drama Memorias del subdesarrollo.
Watch a trailer for the film on YouTube. Read the Hollywood Reporter article that Guti references here.
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26. Nacho Libre (2006)
The boys welcome you back for season two with the modern comedy classic Nacho Libre.
Come join us and our friend Yoli from the Spaghetti & Freddy podcast for the FESTIVAL DE TRASH-MEX at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA on Saturday, 20 May 2023.
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Reel Latinos on Instagram: instagram.com/reellatinos
Reel Latinos on Twitter: twitter.com/reellatinos
Guti on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/cgreviews
Ismael on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ivm
Ron on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/ronjimenez
Tono No Mata on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/tononomata
25. Los reyes del mundo [The Kings of the World] (2022)
In their first season finale, Guti, Ismael, and Ron take a surreal journey through rural Colombia with the 2022 coming-of-age drama Los reyes del mundo.
Watch the trailer for Los reyes del mundo on YouTube. Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter. Listen to Tono No Mata on SoundCloud.
Check out some of our friends:
70mm - Finally, a podcast for film lovers, hosted by famous artist Danny Haas, movie insider Protolexus, and hot dog aficionado Slim.
Podzilla - Two brothers, Jasher and Mykah Drake, journey through the weird and wonderful world of Godzilla.
The Rank Kings - Hosts Ty McGowen and Danny Wiser rank the things you care about least.
24. Ex Machina (2014) with The Daniel Cura
Pass the Turing test by listening to Guti, Ismael, Ron, and special guest Daniel Cura discuss Oscar Isaac's beard in the 2014 sci-fi thriller Ex Machina.
Follow @thedanielcura on Instagram, Letterboxd, and Twitter or visit his website, thedanielcura.com.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter. Listen to Tono No Mata on SoundCloud.
Check out some of our friends:
Dune Pod - Your one stop shop for all things Dune. Each week, your hosts Haitch, Jason, and special guests will break down Herbert's books, the movies, the mini-series, and more.
The Movie Mixtape - Two friends, Dirk and Marcie, sharing movies they love and discovering new ones - creating the ultimate Movie Mixtape.
23. Zama (2017)
Do llamas have a place in colonialist societies? Find out when Guti, Ismael, and Ron discuss Lucrecia Martel's 2017 Argentine period drama Zama.
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22. 7 cajas [7 Boxes] (2012)
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21. Sugar (2008)
Grab your bat and glove and meet Guti, Ismael, and Ron on the diamond as we explore the minor league baseball system in 2008's sports drama Sugar.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Guti, Ismael, and Ron on Letterboxd. Listen to Tono No Mata on Soundcloud.
Check out some of our friends:
Lack of Genius - Jon Largent and Kevin Schatz quiz each other each week on an area of their expertise in order to prove each others' lack of genius.
Seddy Bimco - "We could look back in anger, but we're laughing." A humorous show about the weirdness of high school in real life and in bad movies, hosted by Tim Hamilton and John Kelly.
20. 2022 Review
Join Guti, Ismael, and Ron as they discuss their film journeys of 2022.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Guti's Favorite First Watches of 2022
The Genius of the System: Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era by Thomas Schatz
19. La Bamba (1987) with Yoli from Spaghetti & Freddy
Well, come on, let's go, let's go, let's go, little darling, and listen to Guti, Ismael, Ron, and special guest Yoli from the Spaghetti & Freddy podcast as they discuss Luis Valdez's 1987 biopic of Chicano rock legend Ritchie Valens, La Bamba.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Guti, Ismael, Ron, and Yoli on Letterboxd.
Listen to our friends:
I Read Comic Books - A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.
Spaghetti & Freddy - A podcast hosted by Kablasto & Yoli, in which we discuss both spaghetti westerns and the Nightmare on Elm Street film series.
What Was Your Favorite Part? - A podcast about cinema and us, in which host Ian Layden sits down with a guest to discuss a pivotal film in their life.
18. Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022)
Come join Guti, Ismael, and Ron in limbo as they contemplate Alejandro González Iñárritu's 2022 magical realist dramedy Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter. Listen to Tono No Mata on Soundcloud.
Listen to our friends:
Popcorn Martini Soup - Hosts Anna and Jess take you through the world of film over martinis or warm bowls of soup.
Spaghetti & Freddy - Hosts Kablasto and Yoli discuss both spaghetti westerns and the Nightmare on Elm Street film series.
17. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)
Grab your crucifix and your arm band and join Guti and Ismael as they discuss Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson's stop-motion fantasy, Pinocchio.
Follow @reellatinos on Instagram and Twitter. Listen to Tono No Mata on Soundcloud.
Check out our friends:
Austin Danger Podcast - A podcast where two friends, Kev and McKenzie, do a deep dive on the filmographies of the cast and crew of the Austin Powers film series.
Podzilla - Join two brothers, Jasher and Mykah Drake, as they journey through the weird and wonderful world of Godzilla!
Seddy Bimco - We could look back in anger, but we're laughing. A humorous show about the weirdness of high school in real life and in bad movies hosted by Tim Hamilton and John Kelly.
16. Andor - Season 1 (2022)
What will you sacrifice to listen to Guti, Ismael, and Ron discuss the first season of the Disney+ original series, Andor?
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Check out our friends' podcasts:
I Read Comic Books - A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.
The Movie Mixtape - Two friends, Dirk Feelgood and Marcie Dale, sharing movies they love and discovering new ones. Creating the ultimate Movie Mixtape.
What Was Your Favorite Part? - A podcast about cinema & us. In which host Ian Layden sits down with a guest to discuss a pivotal film in their life.
15. Embrace of the Serpent (2015)
Join Guti, Ismael, and Ron as they paddle down the Amazon River in search of the yakruna plant and talk about the 2015 Colombian historical drama Embrace of the Serpent. Stay after the credits for our take on the ongoing drama and excitement of the 2022 World Cup.
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14. Black Orpheus (1959)
Grab your dancing shoes and head on down to Brazil with Guti, Ismael, and Ron as we discuss the 1959 romantic tragedy Black Orpheus. Stick around till the end for our World Cup predictions.
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13. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) with Diamond King
Ismael, Ron, and special guest Dime discuss the loss of Chadwick Boseman and the introduction of Mesoamerican antihero Namor the Sub-Mariner into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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12. Stand and Deliver (1988)
All you need is ganas in order to listen to Guti, Ismael, and Ron discuss the 1988 Jaime Escalante biopic, Stand and Deliver.
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11. Argentina, 1985 (2022)
The discussion gets heavy when Guti, Ismael, and Ron tackle the historical courtroom drama, Argentina, 1985.
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10. Macario (1960)
Join Guti, Ismael, and Ron as they celebrate Dia de Muertos by trying to trick some poor woodsman out of his turkey. Oh, and we watched the 1960 Mexican supernatural drama Macario, too.
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