Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Weekend films and the Hispanic media landscape
In an abbreviated Press Play, we look at this weekend’s theatrical releases and a new Netflix biopic of Barack Obama, as well as developments in the Hispanic media landscape.
By Madeleine Brand • • 20m ListenIn an abbreviated broadcast, we look at this weekend’s theatrical releases and a new Netflix biopic of Barack Obama, plus developments in the Hispanic media landscape.
The regularly scheduled episode of Press Play was preempted by President Obama’s last press conference.
In this episode
2 storiesFacing love, death and time on the big screen
“Rogue One,” the eighth film in the Star Wars pantheon is out this weekend. Will Smith stars in “Collateral Beauty.” The biopic “Barry” centers around Barack Obama.
Read the story14 minThe Hispanic media landscape is changing
Mitu is a web channel aimed at a Hispanic millennial audience. There, you can watch videos of Latina moms trying vegan food for the first time, and clips of self-proclaimed cholos giving hipster fashion a whirl. Mitu announced this week it’s partnering with Snapchat.
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