Mixed Take

Nov 26 2024 29 ep. 1297 mins 63
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Welcome to Mixed Take, a World Outspoken podcast where we discuss how the mixing of cultures and heritages in America - influence film, television, and other forms of media and entertainment. Hosted by Robert Rivera and Donielle Alicea.

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S3E9 - Masters of the Air: Interview with Dee Rees

Mar 08 2024 12 mins  
Masters of the Air is an Apple TV+ World War II series following the 100th Bomb Group as they carry out missions in their B-17 Flying Fortresses. The show follows the brave soldiers as they battle the Nazi forces in unforgiving elements at 25,000 feet in the air. In this episode, Doni and Robert talk with Dee Rees, an Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker who directed episodes 7 and 8

S3E8 - Avatar and Colonialism

Jan 31 2024 55 mins  
James Cameron’s Avatar series currently holds the number 1 and number 3 spots on the all time worldwide box office earnings chart making it a household name to even the most casual movie goer. While the movies boast dazzling set pieces, beautiful cinematography, a memorable score, and engaging story, Avatar gives significant commentary about our world. In this episode, Doni and R

S3E7 - Game of Thrones: House of Diversity

Jan 17 2024 65 mins  
Games of Thrones is an epic series that spans seven seasons. Like many of the other IP in previous episodes, Doni and Robert discuss why George R.R. Martin created a world that lacks ethnic diversity in positions of power and reduces the people of color to positions of slavery and savages. Was this a culturally tone deaf oversight or a creative decision in attempts to reflect the r

S3E6 - Blue Beetle's Buzzworthy Representation

Nov 22 2023 61 mins  
In this episode, Ricky Padilla joins the Mixed Take crew to discuss DC's first Latine-led superhero film, Blue Beetle. They discuss what makes the film distinctly Latine and what they hope to see in comic book films moving forward.

S3E5 - Marvel at Diversity

Nov 08 2023 62 mins  
In this episode, we highlight some of the ways Marvel has diversified the MCU. With movies like Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, and Shang-Chi showcasing predominate ethnic casts, the question we raise is: Is this powerful representation or is it pandering? Listen to the show and let us know your thoughts.

S3E4 - DC Comics and People of Color

Oct 18 2023 52 mins  
DC Comics was first released in 1934. five years before Marvel. Since then, they’ve produced endless comic books, television shows, animated features, and movies. In this episode, we celebrate some of our favorite DC characters such as Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman. However, as we desire diversity in DC, we discuss whether that should come about via race-bending, gender-sw

S3E3 - Lord of the Rings: Multicolored Middle Earth

Oct 04 2023 52 mins  
When it comes to character development, rich lore, and and an amazing story, there are few films that compare to the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. But before the release of the polarizing Prime Video series Rings of Power, we wondered, “Where is the diversity and where are the women?” In this episode, we talk about both our love for the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and our excit

S3E2 - A Million Miles Away: Interview with José Hernández

Sep 20 2023 47 mins  
A Million Miles Away, based on the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández, recounts the story of how he made his childhood dream of going into space a reality. In this episode, Doni and Robert sit down with José Hernández as he offers insight about the accuracy of the film, his opinion of Michael Peña’s portrayal of him, and what it took to overcome the seemi

S3E1 - The Brown Side of the Force

Sep 06 2023 34 mins  
There is no disputing Star Wars’ worldwide cultural impact. It is also held dearly in the hearts of so many people, especially those who grew up watching Star Wars. In this episode, we discuss both our love and frustration over this beloved franchise. And perhaps, in the days ahead, we’ll see more of the Brown side of the Force.

S2E9 - Review: Creed III

Feb 27 2023 5 mins  
Episode Credits: Writer and Host: Robert Rivera Music by Rich Hurtado of Deep Blue Sounds, LLC Producer: Robert Rivera, Rich Hurtado Executive Producer: Emanuel Padilla Summary: Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight. In this review, Mixed Take co-host