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Two proud Latinas discuss Latinx representation in film and television through their lens.

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83. Jennifer Lopez

July 21, 2022 01:50 - 1 hour - 119 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat dive into THE Jennifer Lopez's select filmography including:  "Out of Sight" (1998) "Enough" (2022) "Hustlers" (2019) Latinx Lens Recommends:  "Anaconda" (1997) Save 10% on your order at Super Yaki with the code SUPERLATINXLENS at checkout: www.superyaki.com  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves...

82. Moon Knight

June 15, 2022 03:58 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Catherine discuss Marvel Studios' "Moon Knight" limited series available on Disney Plus. Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) discovers he's been granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god. But he soon finds out that these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life. Support us on Patreon! Save 10% on your order at Super Yaki with the code SUPERLATINXLENS at checkout: www.superyaki.com  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to p...

81. Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey: A New Era

June 13, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Catherine are back with another retro review episode featuring:  "Downton Abbey" (2019)  Director: Michael Engler The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue and leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance. "Downton Abbey: A New Era" (2022) Director: Simon Curtis The Crawley family goes on a grand j...

80. Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick

June 09, 2022 16:29 - 1 hour - 131 MB

In this episode Rosa and Catherine are excited to introduce a new segment to the podcast - retro reviews from films that don't quite fit the normal Latinx Lens programming but have impacted their unique film lens. And what better way to introduce this than a double feature of an oldie, but goodie, "Top Gun" and the hotly anticipated sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick."  Save 10% on your order at Super Yaki with the code SUPERLATINXLENS at checkout: www.superyaki.com  Support us on Patreon! Ple...

79. Lucrecia Martel

June 01, 2022 15:55 - 1 hour - 162 MB

In this episode Rosa and Catherine dive into Argentinian director Lucrecia Martel's select filmography including:  "La Ciénaga" (2001)  "The Headless Woman" (2008) "Zama" (2017) And Latinx Lens recommends:  "Jauja" (2015) directed by Lisandro Alonso Support us on Patreon! Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves Follow Rosa on...

78. The Secrets of Dumbledore, Ambulance, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, The Northman

May 04, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 140 MB

In this episode, Latinx Lens review four theatrical releases including:  - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - Ambulance - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent - The Northman Support us on Patreon! Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music by David Rosen

77. SXSW 2022: Interview with The Daniels, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu

April 27, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this episode, Latinx Lens shares Catherine's SXSW red carpet interview with the directors and select cast from "Everywhere Everything All At Once."  You'll listen to interviews from:  The Daniels Michelle Yeoh Ke Huy Quan Stephanie Hsu Support us on Patreon! Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves Follow Rosa on Twitter and Ins...

76. SXSW 2022: DMZ, Halo, WeCrashed

April 20, 2022 18:15 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat continue their SXSW 2022 coverage focusing on three television shows that premiered at the festival including:  "DMZ"  "Halo"  "WeCrashed"  Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music by David Rosen

75. SXSW 2022: Everything Everywhere All At Once, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Still Working 9 to 5, A Vanishing Fog

March 31, 2022 02:32 - 1 hour - 132 MB

In this episode of Latinx Lens, Rosa and Cat dive into SXSW 2022 from both a virtual and in-person lens. They discuss four films from the SXSW Film Festival 2022:  "Everything Everywhere All At Once" (2022) Directors: The Daniels The film is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes. "Cha Cha Real Smooth" (2022) Director: Cooper Raiff A man who works as a bar mitzvah party host ...

74. Diego Luna

March 24, 2022 04:17 - 1 hour - 151 MB

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 plan...

73. Turning Red

March 09, 2022 16:43 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat dive into Pixar's newest film, "Turning Red." This film sparks conversations about their own childhoods, the nostalgic throwback, the awkward puberty stage we all go through and much more!  Directed by: Domee Shi Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her d...

72. The Batman, Lucy and Desi, Cyrano

February 28, 2022 16:55 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

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"...

71. Moonfall, Uncharted, Dog, The Cursed

February 23, 2022 20:29 - 1 hour - 101 MB

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)...

70. Oscars 2022 Nominations, Kimi, I Want You Back, Marry Me

February 16, 2022 20:27 - 1 hour - 132 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat dive into the Oscars 2022 nominations and review three films:  "Kimi" (2022) Dir. Steven Soderbergh An agoraphobic Seattle tech worker uncovers evidence of a crime. Available to watch on HBO Max "I Want You Back" (2022) Dir. Jason Orley Newly dumped thirty-somethings Peter and Emma team up to sabotage their exes' new relationships and win them back for good. Available to watch on Amazon Prime "Marry Me" (2022) Dir. Kat Coiro Music superstars Kat V...

69. Lin-Manuel Miranda

February 10, 2022 04:26 - 1 hour - 134 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat highlight Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda. We dive into four films from his filmography:  "Hamilton" (2020) Dir. Thomas Kail The real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast. "Moana" (2016) Dir. John Musker and Ron Clements In Anc...

68. Sundance Film Festival 2022: Our Top 10 Films

February 10, 2022 02:50 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat list their Top 10 favorite films from the Sundance Film Festival 2022. This is the last episode from Sundance.  We hope you've enjoyed our Sundance Film Festival coverage!  Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music b...

67. Sundance Film Festival 2022: Aftershock, Free Chol Soo Lee, Huella, Stranger Than Rotterdam with Sara Driver, The Worst Person in the World

February 10, 2022 02:44 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

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-re...

66. Sundance Film Festival 2022: God's Country, Downfall, After Yang, Dos Estaciones

February 06, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

In this episode, Latinx Lens reviews four films from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival: "God's Country" Dir. Julian Higgins When a grieving college professor Sandra (Thandiwe Newton) confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property, she's drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences. "Downfall: The Case Against Boeing"  Dir. Rory Kennedy Examining the months since the tragedies, which caused global panic in March 2019 after two new aircrafts cr...

65: Sundance Film Festival 2022: Interview with René G. Boscio

February 04, 2022 05:12 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

Latinx Lens interviews Puerto Rican Los Angeles-based composer René G. Boscio about his journey into film composing and his work on the Sundance Film Festival thriller comedy, "Emergency."  René reunites with director Carey Williams for "Emergency" – the pair previously collaborated on the drama "R#J."  Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter...

64. Sundance Film Festival 2022: Interview with Isabel Castro and Doris Muñoz

January 28, 2022 22:51 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

Latinx Lens interviews "Mija" director Isabel Castro and Doris Muñoz. "Mija" premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.  Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music by David Rosen

63. Sundance Film Festival 2022: Call Jane, Marte Um, Emergency, Brian and Charles

January 25, 2022 07:11 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB

Sundance Film Festival 2022 coverage continues for Rosa and Cat. In this episode, they review four films from the festival:  "Call Jane"  Dir. Phyllis Nagy Chicago, 1968. As a city and the nation are poised on the brink of violent political upheaval, suburban housewife Joy leads an ordinary life with her husband and daughter. When Joy’s pregnancy leads to a life-threatening condition, she must navigate a medical establishment unwilling to help. Her journey to find a solution to an impo...

62. Sundance Film Festival: Long Line of Ladies, Bestia, Watcher, The Princess

January 23, 2022 04:27 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

Sundance Film Festival 2022 coverage continues for Rosa and Cat. In this episode, they review two short films and two feature films:  "Long Line of Ladies"  Dir. Rayka Zehtabchi & Shaandiin Tome A girl and her community prepare for her Ihuk, the once dormant coming-of-age ceremony of the Karuk tribe of northern California. "Bestia"  Dir. Hugo Covarrubias "Bestia" portrays the life of a secret police agent during the Chilean military dictatorship. Her relationship with her dog, he...

62. Sundance Film Festival 2022: Long Line of Ladies, Bestia, Watcher, The Princess

January 23, 2022 04:27 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

Sundance Film Festival 2022 coverage continues for Rosa and Cat. In this episode, they review two short films and two feature films:  "Long Line of Ladies"  Dir. Rayka Zehtabchi & Shaandiin Tome A girl and her community prepare for her Ihuk, the once dormant coming-of-age ceremony of the Karuk tribe of northern California. "Bestia"  Dir. Hugo Covarrubias "Bestia" portrays the life of a secret police agent during the Chilean military dictatorship. Her relationship with her dog, her ...

61. Sundance Film Festival 2022: Mija, Riotsville, USA, Nothing Compares and Fire of Love

January 22, 2022 16:04 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MB

Sundance Film Festival 2022 coverage continues for Rosa and Cat. In this episode, they review four films:  "Mija"  Dir. Isabel Castro Doris Muñoz desperately longed for better representation in the indie music she listened to as a teenager. At 23, she took matters into her own hands and began a career in music talent management, passionately advocating for rising Latinx artists. Her swift success transformed her into a pillar for a community of first- and second-generation Americans se...

60. Sundance Film Festival 2022: La Guerra Civil, Tantura

January 21, 2022 03:45 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB

Latinx Lens is attending the virtual Sundance Film Festival 2022! The festival runs January 20 to January 30.  In this episode, Rosa and Cat dive into two documentaries premiering at the festival:  "La Guerra Civil"  Dir. Eva Longoria Bastón In 1996, Oscar De La Hoya, the charismatic golden boy from East LA, challenged Mexican-born boxing legend Julio César Chávez in what was billed as the “ultimate glory” fight. Mexicans on both sides of the border were forced to choose their favorite...

59. Clara Sola, Blanco en Blanco, Prayers for the Stolen, Deserto Particular

January 20, 2022 03:20 - 1 hour - 105 MB

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) Dir. Nathalie Álvarez Mesén In a remote village in Costa Rica, Clara, a 36-year-old woman, takes off on a journey to break free from social and religious conventions and become the master of her sexuality and newfound powers. "Blanco en Blanco" (Chile) Dir. T...

58. Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Matrix Resurrections, Don't Look Up

January 12, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In this Latinx Lens reviews episode, Rosa and Cat review:  "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021) Dir. 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 this request bring about their own challenges.  "The Matrix Resurrections" (2021) Dir. Lana Wachowski We're back down the rabbit hole wit...

57. Anya Taylor-Joy

January 05, 2022 23:40 - 1 hour - 120 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat dive into Anya Taylor-Joy's select filmography including:  "The VVitch" (2015) Dir. Robert Eggers In 1630 New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer, his wife and their children when youngest son Samuel suddenly vanishes. The family blames Thomasin, the oldest daughter who was watching the boy at the time of his disappearance. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, twin siblings Mercy and Jonas suspect Thomasin of witchcraft, testing the clan's faith,...

56. 2021 Year in Review

December 31, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

In our last episode of 2021, Rosa and Cat look back at 2021! They choose a few highlights from the podcast and chat about the growth they've both had in 2021!  We'll be back in 2022!! Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music by David Rosen

55. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

December 31, 2021 14:08 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Latinx Lens reviews and discusses the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary special: Return to Hogwarts. Cat and Rosa talk about their connection with the Harry Potter franchise, the reunion special format and the things they learned from the cast, 20 years later.  Return to Hogwarts streams on HBO Max on January 1, 2022.  Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherin...

54. West Side Story, Being the Ricardos, Nightmare Alley

December 30, 2021 04:20 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Latinx Lens reviews three recent films including:  "West Side Story" (2021) Dir. Steven Spielberg Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks, the two rival gangs vying for control of the streets. "Being the Ricardos" (2021) Dir. Aaron Sorkin In 1952, Hollywood power couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face personal and professional obstacle...

53. Interview with Gigi Saul Guerrero

December 29, 2021 15:55 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MB

Latinx Lens interviews Mexican-Canadian filmmaker Gigi Saul Guerrero about her latest film, "Bingo Hell" available on Amazon Prime Video.  Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music by David Rosen

52. Interview with Pablo Larraín

December 22, 2021 20:10 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

Latinx Lens interviews Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín about his latest film, "Spencer."  Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music by David Rosen

51. Pablo Larraín

December 21, 2021 23:35 - 1 hour - 107 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat dive into Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín's select filmography including:  "Tony Manero" (2008) 50-something Raul Peralta (Alfredo Castro) goes to the same bar outside his native Santiago, Chile, and, with friends, dances to the hits from his favorite film, "Saturday Night Fever." When he gets wind of a TV contest seeking the best imitation of Tony Manero, the main character from the film, he becomes fixated on winning. But as Raul becomes involved in nefari...

50. The Harder They Fall, Red Notice and Finch

December 21, 2021 15:26 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MB

Latinx Lens reviews three films that include:  "The Harder They Fall" (2021) "Red Notice" (2021) "Finch" (2021) Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music by David Rosen

49. The Last Duel, Bingo Hell and Eternals

December 21, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Latinx Lens reviews three films including:  "The Last Duel" (2021) "Bingo Hell" (2021) "Eternals" (2021) Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on Twitter and Instagram: @rosasreviews Theme Music by David Rosen

48. Interview with Jorge Gutiérrez

November 21, 2021 16:59 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

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! Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram: @thingscatloves  Follow Rosa on T...

47. Maya and the Three

November 20, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

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, Alfred Molina, Kate del Castillo, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Rosie Perez, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Jorge R. Gutiérrez, Sandra Equihua, Isabela Merced,...

46. Interview with Lissette Feliciano

November 08, 2021 13:37 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat introduce Latinx Lens Interviews - a new segment to the podcast!  Cat chatted with director/writer/producer Lissette Feliciano about her debut feature film, "Women is Losers," representation and much more.  Watch "Women is Losers" on HBO Max and listen to our review of the film in Episode 45. Support us on Patreon!  Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @latinxlens Follow...

45. Mass, Dune, Women is Losers

November 07, 2021 23:14 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat dive into three recent films:  "Mass" (2021) Directed by Fran Kranz Two couples meet for a painful and raw conversation in the aftermath of a violent tragedy. "Dune" (2021) Directed by Denis Villeneuve Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict o...

44. Oscar Isaac

October 27, 2021 21:21 - 2 hours - 178 MB

In this episode Rosa and Cat dive into Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada. You might know him simply as Oscar Isaac.  Rosa and Cat discuss three of his films:  "Balibo" (2009) Directed by Robert Connelly Roger East (Anthony LaPaglia) and Jose Ramos-Horta (Isaac) travel to East Timor to investigate the Balibo Five murders. "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013) Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen In 1961 New York City, folk singer Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) is at a crossroads. Guitar in hand, he s...

43. Cry Macho, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, No Time To Die, The Empty Space, Blood Positive

October 09, 2021 12:53 - 1 hour - 113 MB

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. Str...

42. Toronto International Film Festival 2021 Recap and Titane

September 30, 2021 19:54 - 1 hour - 128 MB

In this episode, Rosa talks about her virtual TIFF 2021 experience and lists her Top 10 Films of the festival.  Rosa and Cat review Titane.  Support us on Patreon!  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 Theme Music b...

41. Kate, Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed, Cinderella

September 23, 2021 19:13 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat chat about Hispanic/Latinx Heritage month and what the term Latinx means to them. And they review three films:  Kate (2021) on Netflix  Slipped a fatal poison on her final job, a ruthless Tokyo assassin has less than 24 hours to find out who ordered the hit and exact revenge. Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed (2021) on Netflix  TV host Bob Ross ("The Joy of Painting") brings joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. However, a ...

40. Emmanuel Lubezki

September 08, 2021 01:21 - 1 hour - 132 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat discuss the Mexican cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and three of his films:   THE BIRDCAGE (1996) A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.   THE TREE OF LIFE (2011) The story of a family in Waco, Texas in 1956. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence and struggles with his parents' conflicting teachings.   SL...

39. The Night House, The Protege, Reminiscence, Paw Patrol: The Movie and Shang-Chi

August 26, 2021 20:58 - 1 hour - 118 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat review five films: THE NIGHT HOUSE (2020) in theaters Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. She tries as best she can to keep it together – but then nightmares come. THE PROTEGE (2021) in theaters Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody, Anna is the world's most skilled contract killer. However, when Moody is brutally killed, she vows revenge for the man who taught her every...

38. Val, Pig, Jungle Cruise and The Green Knight

August 13, 2021 00:07 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat review four recent releases:   VAL (2021) streaming on Amazon Prime PIG (2021) in theaters and on demand JUNGLE CRUISE (2021) in theaters and streaming on Disney+ THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021) in theaters   Warning: There are spoilers!   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 Twitt...

37. Annette, Free Guy, The Suicide Squad And Vivo

August 11, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat review these films: ANNETTE (2021) is currently playing in theaters and streams on Amazon Prime on August 20 FREE GUY (2021) in theaters August 13 THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021) in theaters and streaming on HBO Max VIVO (2021) streaming on Netflix Warning: There are spoilers! 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 & @shu...

36. Janicza Bravo

August 05, 2021 21:05 - 1 hour - 157 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat dive into writer/director Janicza Bravo's filmography. After reviewing, ZOLA (2021) we needed to see more of Bravo's work.  LEMON (2017)  Four short films that can be watched on the Criterion Channel: GREGORY GO BOOM (2013) PAULINE ALONE (2014) WOMAN IN DEEP (2016) MAN ROTS FROM HEAD (2017) Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @latinxlens Follow Catherine on Twitte...

35. Old, Snake Eyes, Jolt, The Sound of The Wind, The Green Knight

July 31, 2021 00:29 - 1 hour - 132 MB

In this episode, Rosa and Cat review four films and Cat reviews five recent releases.  OLD (2021) SNAKE EYES (2021) JOLT (2021) THE SOUND OF THE WIND (2020) THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021) 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 n...

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