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Manuel Valladares

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  • Associate Producer, LAist
Los Angeles, Norwalk
As seen in: LAist, Letterboxd, KPCC-FM (Pasadena, CA), Long Beach Current
Covers:  I cover topics such as politics, sports and the arts.
Producer at @LAist. Here to supply film/tv takes, memes, and media literacy. Views and vibes are my own! 🇲🇽🇸🇻 @laistunion

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I currently work as the Apprentice News Clerk for AirTalk with Larry Mantle, also serving as a frequent fill-in producer for the show.
I am also a recent graduate from Long Beach State, having previously worked at the school's paper, the Daily Forty-Niner, as their podcast editor.

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Questlove On His Directorial Debut "Summer Of Soul" And The Significance Of The 1969 Harlem Cultu...

Questlove On His Directorial Debut "Summer Of Soul" And The Significance Of The 1969 Harlem Cultu...

About FilmWeek FilmWeek on AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, is a one-hour weekly segment devoted to films. It…

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"In The Heights" & The Limits Of Latinx Representation In The Entertainment Industry

"In The Heights" & The Limits Of Latinx Representation In The Entertainment Industry

Last week saw the release for the film "In The Heights," a film that was hailed by many as a means to showcas…

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Triple Play: Lakers Face Warriors For 7th Seed And the State Of The Dodgers & Angels

Triple Play: Lakers Face Warriors For 7th Seed And the State Of The Dodgers & Angels

A star-studded affair between two of SoCal's most star-studded basketball teams, the Los Angeles Lakers face …

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Majority Of Americans Want Help Aging At Home, What Can The Government Do To Help?

Majority Of Americans Want Help Aging At Home, What Can The Government Do To Help?

A new poll conducted in late March by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research noted …

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How L.A. County's Highways Serve As Historical Examples Of Inequitable Infrastructure

How L.A. County's Highways Serve As Historical Examples Of Inequitable Infrastructure

In an interview, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg had noted that "there is racism physically built …

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Plan To Reimagine LA River Leads To Discussion On What Is Best For Surrounding Communities

Plan To Reimagine LA River Leads To Discussion On What Is Best For Surrounding Communities

Los Angeles County recently released a long-awaited draft of its LA River Master Plan, which includes the imp…

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‎‘Phantom of the Paradise’ review by MannyValladares • Letterboxd

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★★★★★ THIS BEING JESSICA HARPER'S FEATURE DEBUT!!! That's crazy! De Palma honestly cooked with that choice, and cinema is in a better spot for it. Visually stunning, music rocks, and probably one of the most compelling narratives you'll find in the rock opera genre. To see this story about selling one's own soul, although definitely tragic, isn't completely a downer since the resolution at the end brings some catharsis ...
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‎‘Opening Night’ review by MannyValladares • Letterboxd

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By Manuel Valladares Verified
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★★★★½ Really interesting story, having this actress who becomes haunted by her mortality, spending their entire film trying to resolve that pain. The two characters that serve as younger and older looks into womanhood offer this interesting plot device into the conflict. To see a young woman lose her life— what does that bring out in you when you project all your aspirations as a young actress onto her? Someone who certainly seemed like a fan of yours, and the art you helped create.
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‎‘Tangerine’ review by MannyValladares • Letterboxd

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★★★★½ Such a charming film that has such a beautiful sensitivity to its subject matter. Putting together a story of a trans sex worker's insecurity into this engaging journey.
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