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Episode Twenty-One | When They See US Oct 16, 2019

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We're here to talk about how Ava Duvernay's When They See Us is an example of creators making work that has a liberatory purpose.
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You can watch Ruben's latest video here:
https://youtu.be/iE8I8-c18dM

20: Episode Twenty | Hustlers Oct 01, 2019

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This week we're talking about the one and only "Hustlers" starring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu + many more. This movie is more than we ever expected it to be. Listen to our review of the movie that's giving JLo some Oscar buzz.
For bookings or inquiries, email us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com
Watch Ruben's video on SESTA-FOSTA & The Carceral State:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhHxi5TOt5s&t=57s

Episode Nineteen| Live @ LALIFF Sep 06, 2019

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Join us for a LIVE conversation with Eddie Gonzalez, one of the co-creators of Netflix's "On My Block." This was part of Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), a week of events highlighting media created by and for Latinxs across the world.
For bookings or inquiries, email us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com
Ruben's latest video, taking a deep dive on the magical realism and religion on "On My Block": https://youtu.be/7CdUazHvIm8
Our previous episode covering "On My Block": https://audioboom.com/posts/7232922-episode-ten-on-my-block

18: Episode Eighteen | Los Espookys Aug 22, 2019

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Join us as we jump into the topsy turvy world of Los Espookys and we indulge in our love for Julio Torres!
For bookings & inquiries, reach out to us at: espoilerspodcast@gmail.com
Follow us at:
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You can watch Ruben's latest video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzGqpNAHMJM

17: Episode Seventeen | The Farewell Jul 31, 2019

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This week we talk about the Lulu Wang's "The Farewell", a film "based off an actual lie". We talk about how the film's specificity makes us relate to it even more AND MUCH MORE! If the film is showing at a theater near you, we highly recommend you go watch it!
Don't forget we are doing a live podcast w/ co-creator of "On My Block" Eddie Gonzalez at LALIFF. You can RSVP here:
https://latinofilm.org/event/laliff-live-a-podcast-conversation-on-latinx-coming-of-age/
You can vote for Steph OH's film here:
https://theaudienceawards.com/films/no-answer-235655
You can watch Ruben's latest video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzGqpNAHMJM

16: Episode Sixteen | Vida Jul 17, 2019

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We finally got around to talking about Vida (S1 & S2). We talk Latinx representation, the authenticity of queer characters and the complexities of telling stories about gentrification.
RSVP to our LALIFF event: https://latinofilm.org/laliff-live-a-podcast-conversation-on-latinx-coming-of-age-stories/
Vote for Steph Oh's short here:
https://theaudienceawards.com/films/no-answer-235655
Watch Ru's Little Mermaid video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzGqpNAHMJM

Episode Fifteen | POSE Jun 26, 2019

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Join us as we talk about the groundbreaking show POSE! The show stars the largest cast of Trans actors/protagonists in TV history (MJ Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Angelica Ross, and Hailie Sahar). It also made history by having the first Trans director in TV history: Janet Mock.
Here's the video Rubén mentioned at the start:
https://youtu.be/rCjt0iGJF1E

14: Episode Fourteen | Special Jun 11, 2019

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On this episode, we talk about the highly requested and groundbreaking Netflix series "Special". We touch on the 3-dimensional characters and their real ways of dealing with disabilities and relationships to one another. Even though the series was short, we had A LOT to talk about. So enjoy!

Episode Thirteen | The Sun Is Also A Star May 25, 2019

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Listen to us talk about the new movie "The Sun Is Also A Star" and our differing opinions on the need for theatrical releases.
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Episode Twelve | Someone Great May 17, 2019

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In this episode, we give you our quick thoughts on the summer box office hit "Detective Pikachu" but dive as deep as we could for "Someone Great" and it's social justice aesthetic.
Intro music by DJQ
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