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Masters of the Air is an Apple TV+ World War II series following the 100th Bomb Group as they carry out missions in their B-17 Flying Fortresses. The show follows the brave soldiers as they battle the Nazi forces in unforgiving elements at 25,0
James Cameron’s Avatar series currently holds the number 1 and number 3 spots on the all time worldwide box office earnings chart making it a household name to even the most casual movie goer. While the movies boast dazzling set pieces, beautif
Games of Thrones is an epic series that spans seven seasons. Like many of the other IP in previous episodes, Doni and Robert discuss why George R.R. Martin created a world that lacks ethnic diversity in positions of power and reduces the people
In this episode, Ricky Padilla joins the Mixed Take crew to discuss DC's first Latine-led superhero film, Blue Beetle. They discuss what makes the film distinctly Latine and what they hope to see in comic book films moving forward.EPISODE NOTES
In this episode, we highlight some of the ways Marvel has diversified the MCU. With movies like Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, and Shang-Chi showcasing predominate ethnic casts, the question we raise is: Is this powerful representation or is i
DC Comics was first released in 1934. five years before Marvel. Since then, they’ve produced endless comic books, television shows, animated features, and movies. In this episode, we celebrate some of our favorite DC characters such as Superman
When it comes to character development, rich lore, and and an amazing story, there are few films that compare to the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. But before the release of the polarizing Prime Video series Rings of Power, we wondered, “Whe
A Million Miles Away, based on the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, recounts the story of how he made his childhood dream of going into space a reality. In this episode, Doni and Robert sit down with José Hernández as he
Watch us on Youtube!There is no disputing Star Wars’ worldwide cultural impact. It is also held dearly in the hearts of so many people, especially those who grew up watching Star Wars. Robert and Doni are no exception to this. And yet, for so m
Episode Credits:Writer and Host: Robert RiveraMusic by Rich Hurtado of Deep Blue Sounds, LLCProducer: Robert Rivera, Rich HurtadoExecutive Producer: Emanuel PadillaSummary: Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a
Easter Sunday is a movie that uses comedic moments and family drama as both an “invitation to Filipino culture” and a sneak peek into the life of Jo Koy. In this episode, Doni and Robert sit down with Jo Koy and Lydia Gaston as they discuss
In this episode we ask the question, "should ethnic actors Anglicize their names to assimilate into the culture of Hollywood?" Today we look at the Estévez family including Martin Sheen, Emilio Estévez, and Charlie Sheen. When is it okay and wh
Polynesians represent! In this episode we talk about how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jason Mamoa have changed the game for those who don't fit the Hollywood mold. If you don't fit, make a space only you can fill!
JLo has been described as an actress, singer, dancer, director, producer, fashion designer, entrepreneur, mother, New Yorker, and as one journalist stated, “the model of the 21st century renaissance woman.” Jennifer Lopez truly does it all.
In this episode we take a look into the career of Zoe Saldaña and other Afro-Latino actors as we discuss things like the misidentification of Latinos in Hollywood and examine why Latino's should be written into more scripts.
From Pulizer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, actor, and now director Lin-Manuel Miranda comes as new Netflix film, tick, tick…Boom! In this episode we discuss the film and interview actor, singer, and fellow Boriqua,
In this special episode we discuss the new Netflix original series, Colin in Black & White. From co-creators Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick comes a bold new dramatic limited series that chronicles Kaepernick’s coming of age story, tackling t
There is no question that Will Smith is a legend. From music to movies, everything he touches turns to gold. In this episode we discuss Will's movies and those who paved the way for his success.
This film had us at Aretha Franklin! With a star-studded cast filled with Oscar-worthy performances, Jennifer Hudson becomes the living embodiment of the Queen of Soul and gives the performance of a lifetime. Hit song after hit song, we’re left
Welcome to a bonus episode of Mixed Take! In this episode we discuss songwriter, composer, and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda. Not only has he scored Disney films like Moana and starred in a classic like Mary Poppins Returns, but Miranda is best know
Jon M. Chu, a Silicon Valley native and natural born filmmaker, brings colorful and vibrant stories like Crazy Rich Asians and In The Heights to our screens. At a time in our nation’s history when anti-Asian racist rhetoric and attacks are on t
We all love a good underdog story, but when the underdogs are orphans and the odds are overwhelmingly stacked against them, reality hits - the stakes could mean life or death. In this story, based on real life events, director and writer Julio
The film industry is behind in terms of diversity and studio execs are nervous to green-light big budget films with ethnically diverse leads. But that hasn't stopped Director Ryan Coogler from making box office hits like Black Panther and Creed
Mindy Kaling might be best known for her role in The Office as the hilarious pop-culture drama queen, Kelly Kapoor. However, Mindy is more than an actress. She is a writer, public speaker, author, and comedian. Her funny, pensive prose is packe
Ava Duvernay is a U.S. filmmaker and Academy Award Nominated director for Selma and the documentary 13th. In this episode we'll discuss Duvernay's directing style and her creative eye for storytelling, often highlighting narratives that give a
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