Tag Archives: day of the dead

The World Es Mi Familia

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Nathan

Coco – SPOILERS! It seems like, whenever someone wants to make a movie about Mexican culture, they gravitate toward Dia de Muertos, which I guess makes sense. Although different in many ways, Fox’s The Book of Life had some similar … Continue reading →

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Bread Dead Redemption

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Nathan

Today is All Souls’ Day in the Catholic liturgical calendar, and the Day of the Dead in Mexico (which I think is actually two days; this is the second one). I never knew that much about either holiday, but I … Continue reading →

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There Is a King That Will Steal Your Soul

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Nathan

Here are some thoughts on three movies I’ve watched recently: True Stories – A weird film directed and co-written by David Byrne, who also stars in it as an interactive narrator. Presented as a slice of life in a Texas … Continue reading →

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