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Celluloid Heroes - Episode 21: La Bamba (1987)

Celluloid Heroes: Episode 21 Film: La Bamba (1987) The landmark summer of 1987 saw such classic films as Predator, Robocop, The Lost Boys, and Lethal Weapon unleashed on the movie-going public. But it was the intimate biopic about a doomed teenage rock and roll star that would become the year’s sl…

Bohemian Rhapsody vs. La Bamba: Gone Too Soon Division (Round 1)

The tournament continues on The Battle! Hosts Matt Sidhom and Jenn Tully kick off the Gone Too Soon Division, putting two legendary music biopics to the ultimate test: 2018’s Oscar-winning Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody vs. 1987’s iconic Richie Valens story La Bamba.  Here's the mixtape: https://my…

From the Fields to Hollywood: Luis Valdez on Chicano Storytelling

Before 86-year-old Luis Valdez directed the play Zoot Suit and the film La Bamba, he was staging theater in the back of a flatbed truck in the fields of California for farmworkers  on strike. His work in teatro campesino  would eventually make its way to Broadway and then Hollywood, paving the way …

La Bamba (1987)

"Talent made him a star. Fate made him a legend. The true story of Ritchie Valens." For this episode, I am joined by Seth Levit from "The Fish Tank Podcast" to discuss the music bio-drama 'La Bamba' The movie stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales and Rosanna DeSoto. Written and directed by Luis …

September 29, 2026 - Hockney Reproduction(s), Chimes of Freedom at FARHOF, and CineFest Latino

David Hockney embraced reproduction as a way to discover art and share his own work with the world. Bing McGilvray, Hockney’s longtime friend, joins us to discuss Hockney Reproduction(s), an exhibition of more than 90 posters and other works at the Manship Artists Residency in Gloucester through …

LA BAMBA (1987) MOVIE REACTION – THE ENDING LEFT US COMPLETELY GUTTED! – FIRST TIME WATCHING

FATHER OF THE CHICANO ROCK MOVEMENT!! With Michael Movie out in theatres this weekend exploring the life & rise of Michael Jackson, Greg & Andrew UNITE for another slice of music history, giving thier La Bamba (1987) reaction, recap, commentary, breakdown, analysis, and full movie spoiler review!!…

Zoot Suit

Hey pod! Welcome to the third spoiler special in the ¡Presente! Latin Cinematic Heritage Series discussing the film, Zoot Suit (1981). If you missed any of the other spoiler specials from the ¡Presente! Latin Film Series, be sure to go back and listen to those episodes. As far as where you can watc…

"American Pachuco"-Filmmaker David Alvarez on The Legacy of Luis Valdez

Send us Fan Mail In this week's show our guest is the director of the documentary (an Oscar contender) "American Pachuco". David Alvarez discusses the legacy of Luis Valdez a legend in theatre, film and Chicano culture. Support the show Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Ra…

The independents who will decide Arizona's congressional races

Midterm elections are just days away, and Democrats in Arizona are trying to flip at least two congressional seats there. Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd checks in from a key battleground in the Democrats’ fight to regain Congress.Then, President Trump and other Republicans are facing backlash over comme…

The Battle (Season 4) | Gone Too Soon Division Finals: La Bamba vs. Elvis

Welcome back to Season 4 of The Battle with hosts Matt Sidhom and Jenn Tully! The tournament continues into the quarterfinals, putting remaining biopics through Round 2 criteria: supporting cast, cinematic crafts (visual style, pacing, editing), and score/sound.  This week, we crown the champion of…