En este episodio especial en honor al Día de la Raza (12 de octubre), escogemos el español para hablar de tres películas latinoamericanas que han mostrado el valor del trabajo en comunidad en tres países diferentes: Colombia, Cuba y Argentina.

21. Unusual Music Biopics

Jul 4th, 2021 44m 58s

Join us in this season finale, all about movies that step away from the usual music biopic formula. How do Bird, I'm Not There and Rocketman tell the stories of Charlie Parker, Bob Dylan and Elton John in ways that feel new and different from o

20. Retribution

Jun 27th, 2021 55m 18s

This episode focuses on three women and their journey through rage, justice and what some might call revenge, but we like to call retribution. Why is it so hard to depict female anger on film? What's the particular privilege our protagonists ho

19. Artificial Intelligence

Jun 20th, 2021 50m 20s

On this episode we discuss some AI classics, such as: I Robot, Blade Runner and Artificial Intelligence. Why do we care so much about robots imitating humans? What limits do androids should have? and how does these films approach these question

18. Mother-daughter relationships

May 9th, 2021 43m 42s

On this mother's day special we discuss films portraying mom and daughter relationships. Why is it so hard to find them? and what kind of dynamics do these relationships offer? Tune in to listen all about it, including our favorite moments in t

17. Assumed Identities

Apr 4th, 2021 52m 14s

What is it about stepping into someone else's shoes that allows us to learn more about ourselves? Joins us as we delve into the hilarious world of three beloved films: Roman Holiday (1953), Some Like It Hot (1959) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and

16. 80s Music Videos

Mar 14th, 2021 33m 32s

In this mid-season special we dive into the world of 80s music videos. In special three classics: Don't You Want Me by The Human League, Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar and Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears. We talk about their beginning

15. Satoshi Kon

Mar 7th, 2021 1h 5m

In this episode, our first dedicated to a director, we explore Satoshi Kon's vision, creative genius and most importantly, his commitment to portraying the female perspective in each of his films through his exquisitely complex heroines. Join u

14. Mental Institutions

Feb 28th, 2021 52m 56s

How has Hollywood protrayed Mental Institutions? And what understanding of Mental Health does these portrayals reproduce in the current media? In this episode we talk about The Snake Pit, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and Girl, Interrupted. T

13. Failed Fantasy Franchises

Feb 21st, 2021 57m 4s

What is it about fantasy books that is so hard to adapt in movie form? In this episode we talk about Eragon, The Golden Compass and Artemis Fowl, three fantasy franchises that flopped. Why did they failed to connect with their audience and how

12. May-December Romance

Feb 14th, 2021 52m 40s

To welcome this brand new season of the podcast AND Valentine’s Day, in this episode we discuss a type of relationship often looked down by Hollywood and society: romances between older women and younger men. Can this type of love exist? Why is

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11. Christmas Movies (Technically)

Dec 25th, 2020 52m 10s

On this Christmas special, we discuss three classics, technically: Die Hard, Tangerine and Edwards Scissorhands. What makes these movies embody the spirit of Christmas? and why do we think they are a must-watch during the holiday season? The an

10. Heist Movies

Nov 22nd, 2020 54m 29s

"What's the job?""A podcast’s episode about heist films.""Count me in!"Join our crew on the last episode of the season, where we talk about Ocean's Eleven, Nine Queens and Widows. What is it about heist movies that we find so entertaining? E

9. Loss of Innocence

Nov 15th, 2020 56m 38s

Remember that superbly embarrassing time we all went through in our tween years? Well, that is what this episode is all about! Join us this week as we discuss three female-centered coming of age films: My Girl, Crooklyn and Eighth Grade. Two ve

8. Self-financed Movies

Nov 8th, 2020 1h 10m

Join us this Sunday as we delve into the bizarre world of self-financed movies with Birdemic, Fateful Findings and the iconic and incomparable The Room. An ode to movies so excruciatingly bad that they're good! In this episode we talk about the

7. Racism in America

Nov 1st, 2020 46m 56s

The Hate U Give, If Beale Street Could Talk and Fruitvale Station: All stories of black lives affected by police brutality and racial injustice. What do these movies tell us about society, racial relations and police enforcement in the US? And

6. Zombie Movies

Oct 25th, 2020 51m 22s

What's a Zombie movie without weapon-wielding protagonists? Join us this week on our Halloween special as we talk about three non-american zombie films: 28 Days Later, Shaun of the Dead and Train to Busan. In this episode we discuss the charact

5. Break up Songs

Oct 18th, 2020 31m 32s

In this special mid-season episode we discuss break up songs that have had an impact on us. From Yesterday (The Beatles), to Since U Been Gone (Kelly Clarkson) and Harder to Breathe (Maroon 5), we talk about the feeling behind these songs, thei

4. Iconic Teen Girl Films

Oct 11th, 2020 1h 5m

What have Heathers, Clueless and Mean Girls that withstood the test of time? Join us this Sunday on our talk about these three iconic teen girl movies and most specially, their three fabulous protagonists. Our discussion takes us through female

3. Magical Girls

Oct 4th, 2020 1h 4m

In this episode we discuss Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura and Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and explore the archetype of the Magical Girl! These series coincide on some basic elements, like a magical companion, a love for fashionable outfits, and

2. Subversive Superheroes

Sep 27th, 2020 1h 1m

In this episode we compare three subversive superheroes comic book adaptations for television: Watchmen (HBO), The Umbrella Academy (Netflix) and The Boys (Amazon Prime). Join us as we talk about the relevancy of this subversion and its charact

1. Time Loops in Film

Sep 20th, 2020 51m 53s

In this episode we talk about Time Loops and the way they have changed since the classic Groundhog Day, to more recent films like Happy Death Day and Palm Springs. What is the purpose of the time loop? Why is it mostly used in romantic comedies