EP.17: Encanto feat. Lizbel Ortiz
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We're back! In this episode of the Cine Papis, we step into the magic of Encanto with our special guest Lizbel Ortiz. Starting with breaking down the Madrigal family, generational trauma, expectations placed on first-gen kids, and why Mirabel might be the most powerful character in the movie without having a “gift.” From abuela dynamics and family pressure to Latino identity, healing, and what the movie gets right (and wrong), this episode goes deeper than the songs. We also talk favorite characters, emotional moments that hit close to home, and why Encanto resonates so strongly within...
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Ep.16: Year End Papi Wrap-Up
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Good-bye 2025! The Papis close out the year with a full recap of the journey so far, revisiting our favorite episodes and the moments that defined the pod. We talk about the movies we’re excited to cover and revisit in 2026, react to Casa De Alofoke going viral, and show love to Bad Bunny for having an absolutely stellar year. The crew also gets into the comments and debates sparked by our viral Coco clip, breaks down why our pilot episode was taped three different times, and highlights the best Latino performances of 2025 — plus Jaime shares why John Wick: Ballerina was one of his...
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Ep.15: Real Women Have Curves feat. Glorelys Mora
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The Papis are back breaking down the culture-shifting classic Real Women Have Curves, and this time they're joined by comedian Glorelys Mora. The crew dives into body image, beauty standards, family pressure, Latina womanhood, and what this film meant for representation at a time when Hollywood wasn’t checking for stories like this. From America Ferrera’s breakout performance to the generational clash between mothers and daughters, they unpack why this movie still hits, still sparks conversation, and still feels personal for so many Latinas. Follow our guest: Let us know...
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Ep.14: The Pest
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The Cine Papis are back digging into The Pest (1997), the chaotic cult-favorite comedy starring John Leguizamo at peak 90s energy. The guys break down how this movie blends cartoon logic, slapstick, and Latino identity into something that feels like a live-action Looney Tunes, while asking the big question: is The Pest misunderstood genius or just unhinged nonsense? From Leguizamo’s rapid-fire characters and accents to the wild villain, questionable jokes, and why this movie hit different for Latino kids growing up, the Papis unpack the legacy, the backlash, and the nostalgia factor. Special...
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Ep.13: American Me feat. Jerry Diaz
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This week the papis head back to East L.A. for a deep dive into Edward James Olmos’s American Me, joined by special guest Jerry Diaz aka El Modifoca. From zoot suiters and the roots of Chicano identity to the cold reality of prison politics, we unpack the heavy themes that make this movie a classic and a cautionary tale. We get into the real-life controversy surrounding the film, how the Mexican mob reportedly felt about its portrayal, and what that meant for Olmos and the people involved. Along the way, we break down machismo, trauma, and cycles of violence, and ask whether American Me...
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Ep.12: Nothing Like The Holidays
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This week the papis head to Humboldt Park for Nothing Like The Holidays (2008) starring Freddy Rodríguez, John Leguizamo, and Debra Messing. The messy, cozy Christmas dramedy about the Rodriguez clan trying to survive what might be their last Navidad together. We get into Jesse’s return from Iraq and his survivor’s guilt, Mauricio rolling in from New York with his wife Sarah, Roxanna coming home from Hollywood with more doubts than credits, and all the big holiday blow-ups between Edy and Anna as the “Where are my grandbabies?!” pressure hits a boiling point. We also talk Jesse’s...
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Ep.11: El Cantante feat. Samantha Santos
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This week the Papis dive into Leon Ichaso’s El Cantante, the gritty biopic about salsa legend Héctor Lavoe, with our featured guest Samantha Santos (@MakeMeLaughSam). We get into Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez’s performances, how the film captures (and sometimes fumbles) Nuyorican life, and why this often feels more like a Puchi movie than a Héctor Lavoe movie. From our favorite musical numbers to the portrayal of addiction, love, legacy, and Puchi’s dominating presence, we talk about what El Cantante gets right, what it leaves out, and why Héctor Lavoe still means so much to...
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Ep.10: Frankenstein (2025)
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This week the Papis dive into Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 reimagining of Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as The Creature. We break down del Toro’s emotional spin on the story, especially the complicated bond between The Creature and Elizabeth — a relationship that adds layers of longing, protectiveness, and tragic connection. The Papis also get into the surprising parenting tropes woven throughout the film, from creation as responsibility to the way the Creature mirrors a child searching for guidance, love, and identity.Then the Papis unpack...
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Ep.9: Nacho Libre
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Catch us LIVE with the Havana Club on November 10th, 7pm at The Second City in BK: This week the papis dive into the 2006 Jack Black cult classic Nacho Libre — a movie that’s equal parts ridiculous, heartfelt, and deeply quotable. Based on the true story of a Mexican priest who secretly became a luchador to raise money for an orphanage, this film blends faith, comedy, and pure chaos in only the way Jack Black can deliver. The Papis break down how director Jared Hess (of Napoleon Dynamite fame) turned this real-life underdog tale into a spiritual slapstick masterpiece, full of stretchy...
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Ep.8: The Mask Of Zorro
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Catch us LIVE with the Havana Club on November 10th, 7pm at The Second City in BK: This week on Cine Papis, we unsheathe our swords y nos ponemos bien románticos in the world of The Mask of Zorro, the swashbuckling 1998 classic starring Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and the legend himself, Sir Anthony Hopkins. We dive into the legacy of el Zorro, the Latino hero blueprint long before capes and franchises took over Hollywood. We break down Banderas’ smooth-talking, fence-dancing charm, the chemistry that made a whole generation blush, and the iconic fight choreography that still...
info_outlineThis week the papis head back to East L.A. for a deep dive into Edward James Olmos’s American Me, joined by special guest Jerry Diaz aka El Modifoca. From zoot suiters and the roots of Chicano identity to the cold reality of prison politics, we unpack the heavy themes that make this movie a classic and a cautionary tale. We get into the real-life controversy surrounding the film, how the Mexican mob reportedly felt about its portrayal, and what that meant for Olmos and the people involved. Along the way, we break down machismo, trauma, and cycles of violence, and ask whether American Me still hits the same for our community today & more.
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