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Critics at Large Live: Julio Torres’s Dreamy Surrealism

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Telenovela Tales and Childhood Reflections

This chapter contrasts Brazilian and Mexican telenovelas, focusing on their unique storytelling methods and the fantastical elements of Brazilian narratives. It blends personal anecdotes from childhood, particularly the influence of Disney, and critiques the complexities of immigration and housing challenges faced by the speakers. The conversation further explores the evolution of comedy and the notion of infantilization in marketing, questioning the sincerity behind kindness in capitalism.

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