In this episode actor Juan Pablo Raba, who co-stars as Mauricio, a Mexican cartel soldier, in Liam Neeson's border thriller The Marksman, now streaming. We discuss why border stories are important, debate the film's white savior narrative, and why the film is really a "brown savior" story.

We also review J Balvin's 'The Boy from Medellín,' which follows the Colombian global superstar as he prepares for a historic homecoming concert while grappling with anxiety and political turmoil in his native Colombia. Is it worth watching?

Episode Summary:
02:39 - Juan Pablo Raba's background and role in The Marksman
04:19 - Debating the value of border stories in films
06:03 - Discussing the "white savior" vs. "brown savior" narrative in The Marksman
08:42 - Review of The Boy from Medellín
10:14 - J Balvin's struggle with anxiety and fame
10:54 - The artist's role in politics

Quotes: ❞
(4:30) - "Border stories are very interesting. It can be United States-Mexico, it can be Colombia-Venezuela, it could be Israel, you know, and what's happening right now in the Middle East, like border conflicts all are all over the world."

(5:30) - "Once you live in the States, the American dream is long gone."

(6:11) - "I don't think it's about white savior. I think it's about a brown savior, and it's a kid because Liam, the white guy, he's broken. He's broken by the government. Suddenly comes in a brown kid who gives him hope and gives him a reason to fight and live."

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