‘Coco’ and the power of the chancleta

‘Coco’ and the power of the chancleta

By Rachel Hatzipanagos – TheLily.com – Image: Walt Disney Pictures/Pixar Animation Studios/Lily Illustration. In the hit animated movie “Coco,” there’s a perfect moment when the grandmother of the main character, Miguel, menaces a man with her chancleta,...
‘Coco’: A Latino-themed movie that gets it right

‘Coco’: A Latino-themed movie that gets it right

By Marissa Armas – NBCNews.com – Photo: Pixar. “We’re a multifaceted community, so you know being able to sit in a room with a dozen people from the community and talk about those things has a different effect on the story than when...
‘Coco’ is the movie Latinos have been waiting for

‘Coco’ is the movie Latinos have been waiting for

By Raul A. Reyes – CNN.com – Video Capture: CNN. “Coco” tells the story of Miguel Rivera, a 12-year-old who is determined to pursue his musical ambitions despite the disapproval of his family. Through a metaphysical twist of fate, he winds up...