This story contains minor spoilers. There are also several Latino films and TV shows referenced in “Blue Beetle.” Most of these first appear early in the film during a sequence featuring Nana, Jaime Reyes’ grandmother who may or may not be a former Zapatista. “We had that opportunity in the movie, where Nana is flipping channels, so for us it …
DC Comics is about to release its new movie, “Blue Beetle,” the latest superhero-driven attempt from Hollywood to provide representation of Latinidad with all of its beauty, comedy and complexity. A contemporary case to illustrate this mythical mestizaje could be the merman Nemor, an old comic book character that recently resurfaced — no pun intended — in the Marvel multiverse …
Latino superheroes are saving the day in Hollywood Enlarge this image toggle caption Mike Gallegos for NPR Mike Gallegos for NPR Latinos are a big part of the U.S. box office, and during the pandemic, they helped keep cinemas open. Actor Xolo Maridueña stars as Jaime Reyes, who becomes "Blue Beetle" when he's implanted with super-powered alien armor. Alcocer says, …
