Commentary No One Asked For

What is a healthy relationship?  Is it Reylo?  Is the fantabulous volleyball game that JJ Abrams and Rian Johnson played with this latest trilogy?  In this episode we explore what relationships mean, what family means, and how the writers and directors of the latest trilogy failed (and succeeded) in portraying both. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

Things get contentious as we take a look at the popular movie Mean Girls.  Is there a war on "pretty girls"?  What does feminism mean?  And... well lets face it.  Our Guest host took over this one. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii /cozewithesther

In honor of MLK day, we look at the movie the Hate U Give; clever code switching even in the title?  What is code switching again?  Is it necessary?  How can we grow beyond that opinion?

Back at it again after a mini holiday hiatus!  We take a look back on the themes, lessons, and evolution of the decade.  From rebels to the Rock to favorite movies, we go over it all.   Join us. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

We explore themes found in Netflix's original movie, Marriage Story.  How do people view divorce?  Are there bad guys and good guys or just losers?  Is everyone else just collateral damage? /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

What makes a Christmas movie great?  What makes a good Christmas?  What makes Carlos happy?  Like ever?  Join us for this weeks episode of Commentary No One Asked For as we asked the hard hitting questions.  Happy Holidays! /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

Easing into the next and final part of the Skywalker saga, we switch things up by sharing some of our own theories.  Who are Rey's parents?  Will she go dark?  What will become of our beloved General Organa?  And what's the deal with that creepy half-dead weirdo Palpatine? /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

We take a serious with one of Alex's favorite movies: V for Vendetta.  How much do you trust your government?  What's the difference between terrorism and anarchy?  And, are you a super slueth like Carlos?! /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

What makes a family?  Is it the insurmountable urge to toss one's sibling out of a window?  Or the joy that comes when you steal your brother's superman bullet and lie about it?  A combination of both perhaps?  We discuss family themes, bullying, and how DC pulled a miracle with the film Shazam. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

In this episode we take it back a decade.  Actually, just to this summer when Disney released the Lion King remake.  Carlos hates the casting, Alx learns some new things, and we get an emotional interlude about what Mufasa means to us. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

With Carlos still sailing the seven seas, we re-invite co-host Esther to speak to us about her favorite movie Legally Blonde.  We discuss the obvious themes of prejudging and feminism, but also get into the nitty gritty of different kinds of intelligence and the fallout of being a gifted kid in a program that's actually challenging. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii /cozewithesther

While Carlos is away, the girls get to play!  Alx's sister Esther joins us this week and we delve into Hocus Pocus.  Life Lessons: Don't be a virgin, don't trust teens to babysit, and don't be mean to your sisters. Esther is a real estate agent specialized for NYC. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii /cozewithesther

Spooky October continues with Paranorman because Alx is still scared of her shadow.  This episode we talk about what really makes a person evil and how society amplifies the issues.

In honor of the upcoming Hols, we've decided to take on some creepy movies.  Keeping in mind Alx is a scaredy cat.  This week we talk about spoiled children and how not appreciating your parents can only end in tears.  Also Carlos bans Alx from babysitting his offspring. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

In this episode we discuss 50 first dates and what we would do for love.   Anything?  No, Alx won't do that.  But Carlos for sure, sure.  He's a bleeding heart that guy. /carlitoswayxxii /alxisvisions /commentarynoaf

Hello boys and girls and everyone in between, today we're going to talk about men in heels, not to be confused with men in tights although both are valid.  On this week's podcast we spend some time in Marwencol, with Captain Hogie and his squad.  Carlos and Alx delve into topics around prejudices, the power of imagination, how the friendzone may or may not be a preconceived male plot for world domination, and the ever important and valid lesson: "mind your business". /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

In this episode we take a journey back to High School with our friends Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill.  We talk about the differences in High School when we were kids (lame) and High School now (Still Lame but with cool gadgets.)  There's a deep dive into Police being humans, stereotypes, and the ever popular "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility".  Alx also ruminates on the missed opportunity of having this be the 21st episode.  #loss /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

Deep dive into hot topics surrounding the poignant mini-series When They See Us.  We discuss the risks of being a minority in the US, the dismissive tones of peers, and the lack of movement in civil rights.  We also learn that prison transfers can be a very bad thing. Sensitive topics so an Explicit rating has been placed here. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

Harry Potter is a 7 book/ 8 Movie + 2 Franchise and we have tackled it this week.  Carlos educates us on the Lavender Brown actress switcheroo; we take a trip into J.K. Rowling's mind of mystery and whether representation can be done incorrectly; to wind down we of course delve into the latest controversy with Johnny Depp and the Times Up movement.  All opinions are our own and we welcome different ones but we had to bump this to an more sensitive rating for the youngsters.  Enjoy. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

We switch things up in this episode and talk shop; the news surrounding the D23 expo is our center of focus.  Is Disney all bad or all good?  Whose side of the Sony v Disney battle are we on?  What are the dangers of an entertainment monopoly?  Find out today on CNOAF.   /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

Friends!  Today we bring up our favorite Superhero of all time: Spiderman.  Who has the best franchise?  Did Far From Home hit you in the feels?  Is Nick Fury an example of a good leader?  How do you energize a story so your audience doesn't blank on you?  Does Carlos really know everything?  Coming up next on Commentary No One Asked For. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

Today we jump into our first Japanese Anime film, A Silent Voice.  We talk about social issues like bullying, abusers and their victims, forgiveness and how Carlos might be a crazy parent one day.  What would you do for your kids in the event of bullying? /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

This episode is all about the Spaniards.  Literally.  We discuss a popular movie set in Spain, that was shot completely in Spanish with English Subtitles.  We were pretty mind blown too.  Besides being stoked about hearing something outside of English, we were also pretty excited about the costumes and the fairies and Alx's imaginary friends... you can ask her about it.  She doesn't mind. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii

A short sweet vignette of one of our favorite animated movies... Also, there's some talk of parenting styles, growing up second gen, following your dreams, being patient in relationships, multiple reasons to love (and hate) Disney, and Alx shares a sweet moment.  Carlos too but like mostly Alx. /commentarynoaf /alxisvisions /carlitoswayxxii /liesahanne

On this episode we dive deep into the little known movie Upgrade.  This podcast takes on the topics of AI and whether or not humans should be evolving the technology.  Are machines really taking jobs away from the general populace?  And most importantly... we hear Alx sing. Special Announcement at the end.    

On this week's podcast we talk about the importance of family and what that actually means.  Which member of your family is more important; exactly how many betrayals does it take to make you a jerk; is the government trying to divide us; and honestly, why can't we all just get along? /commentarynoaf

Today we breach the movie Bodied, found on Youtube Red and produced by Eminem.  A story rich with the elements of the underground rap battle game, we delve into topics surrounding the racial tensions in the movies.  What is racist/sexist?  What is Rap culture?  Are racial prejudices exacerbated in music?  And the ever popular: is it possible to have an internal black woman as your identity if you yourself are another race? No.  In case you were wondering, the answer is no. /commentarynoaf cnoaf.libsyn.com

In this special episode, we talk about some of the themes of the heart warming classic, Back to the Future.  We discuss hit topics like: "Where were the parents in 80s movies", "The importance of the Bromance", and the ever popular "Don't say racist *insert expletive here* if you don't want to get knocked out." Special dedication to Carlos' father: Edin Alvarez, thank you for the many gifts and talents you left behind.  We'll carry you with us always. 

On this episode, Liza takes the lead and introduces us to the wonderful cinematic world of Crazy Rich Asians.  We discuss cultural movies, the haters, what is what like growing up second generation, Alex's first crush, and that amazing wedding scene that made everyone crazy.  Join us.

In this episode we discuss the allegations of Bird Box being a Quiet Place knock off, actors with disabilities, inclusion, and that one time that Liza was type cast as a small nerdy Asian... which she is...  It also gets a little heated towards the end but don't worry, if we were going to break up it'd be because someone stole food and probably nothing else.

We discuss how the "White Voice" affected our social groups; why intelligence isn't measured by race, and how you can't trust everyone who has the same background as you. Also, we've decided Capitalism might be a bad idea when there are naked horse men around.

We discuss the nuances of #notmyLuke, Episode 8 rewrites, Cyberbullying, the destruction of the Jedi Order and oh... that one time Ally may have possibly slapped the soul out of Carlos.... unintentionally of course.

We continue our conversation on why Tony didn't have to die, the way Marvel shook up Hollywood, and a crazy Aunt May story that we're all happy didn't get the green light.

What did Avengers Endgame do to our Mental Health, society, and the future of film?  Also, and more importantly, who else could have snapped?

We share our thoughts on the latest Spiderman movie; the animation, the music, adult Peter and what was most important in Into the Spiderverse... New York. Also Spiderman.  He's great!

We wrap up the rest of our Captain Marvel commentary while considering the impacts of footwear in superhero movies and in life.  Conclusion: Girls don't run in heels.

In this portion of our Captain Marvel discussion we ponder on her new iteration, the reception of the movie, and make a connection between Brie Larson and Chris Hemsworth... It makes sense we promise.