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"My heart feels most heavy knowing how rare portrayals of a queer Native American family is on television and that unfortunately we were one of the few." - Morningstar Angeline

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The OG ladies 💕

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Mexican Gothic by Silivia Moreno Garcia

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Ofelia Garcia Sandoval, Glee + a moodboard for every oc (112/?)

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Coco (2017)

A surprising number of animated films deal with death but few with the sensitivity and spirit of Pixar’s Coco. Culturally rich, visually inspired and filled emotion, even if you’ve never celebrated the Day of the Dead, it’s a soulful, thoroughly entertaining adventure.

Aspiring musician Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez) is forbidden from following his passion by generations of family tradition enforced by his grandmother (Renée Victor). After stealing the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt), the most beloved singer/guitarist in Mexican history, Miguel is transported to the realm of the dead. To return to the living, he must receive his ancestors's blessing.

Immediately, you’ll notice the care poured into the film’s visuals. I know Pixar always does a great job animating their films, that it feels like it’s a given at this point but this Coco blows away your expectations. The realm of the dead explodes with colours. Every building, every lamp, window and location has been designed to give this place a unique look. For instance, the way buildings look from certain angles create the repeating image of skulls. You see so many that when Miguel is brought to a world where the dead literally walk around and speak to him, you’re non-plussed. Think about that. In this film, we see a character die on-screen. Most of the people Miguel interacts with are dead but it never feels frightening or traumatic.

Coco has the full gamut of human emotions packed into its 105-minute running time. It's even more impressive when considering many watching probably won't know anything about the “rules” of this afterlife. Don't worry, whether you're familiar with Mexican culture and the Day of the Dead or not, the exposition is woven so organically and efficiently it never draws attention to itself but answers all your questions.

I wouldn’t consider Coco a musical but music plays a big role in it. Certain lyrics introduced early on return to suddenly have a different meaning or to reinforce the emotion in a scene. The script is carefully-written, with not one moment wasted. You’re dazzled by the visuals and on repeat viewings, you can wrestle your attention away from the backgrounds and animation to focus on the characters and their journey. This is also where I have some criticisms for the film. The story’s great, the characters unique, memorable and well-developed. The ending, however, feels a bit familiar, particularly if you’ve seen some of Pixar’s other projects. The only other flaw is related to Miguel’s family in the world of the living. They can feel needlessly mean, particularly his grandmother, who only ever acts nice towards him after being cruel or bossy. I’m certain many will recognize their family in Miguel’s. I applaud the film’s choice to make a distinct movie that firmly commits to the culture it's celebrating but this may create a gap between the film and some viewers at points.

Films like Coco are rousing arguments for more diversity in Hollywood. We’ve never seen a production like this one before - not even in 2014’s The Book of Life. Let’s hope the future brings us more opportunities to discover new people, new cultures and stories. This is proof it pays off. (Theatrical version on the Big Screen, November 1, 2019)

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Coco (2017)

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Why It Worked: Coco

SPOILER WARNING: The following post contains spoilers for Coco. If you haven't seen this film, please do before reading further.

Introduction: Coco is a 2017 animated film made by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by The Walt Disney Company. Directed by Lee Unkrich, the film stars Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Barnel, Alana Ubach, Renee Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguia, and Benjamin Bratt. Released on November 20th, 2017, the film recieved critical acclaim (97% out of 341 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes gave an average rating of 8.3/10) and grossed $807.8 million on a budget of $175 million. I actually saw this film a year after it came out on Dia de los Muertos and was more than impressed with the film. So in honor of this Mexican holiday and to all my Latino friends, we're going to dive in to why Coco is such a great film.

The Plot: Taking place on Dia de los Muertos in Santa Cecilia (not a real place, but I wish it was), this film follows the story of Miguel as he travels to the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, who he believes is the world famous Ernesto de la Cruz. Along the way he meets some of his ancestors, such as Mama Imelda, Papa Julio and his late aunts and uncles, a tricker named Hector, and many more. This film takes its time introducing this world and making it feel lived in. In addition to Miguel providing a narration in the beginning to show what his family is like, we also see how the family interacts with him and each other. The film also utilizes a some familiar tropes and makes them fresh be incorporating witty comedy and well integrated musical numbers. Speaking off, this isn't your typical musical where characters break out into song to sing how they feel. Rather, each song is used to push the narrative forward and to develop this world. One scene the perfectly exemplifies this is the scene where Hector sings Everyone Knows Juanita to his friend Chicharron before he's forgotten. In addition to being a tender and pretty funny scene, it also shows the consequences of being forgotten in this world. This scene acts as foreshadowing for what's to come later on. What also works in this story's favor is the masterfully crafted animation on display. The character movements feel natural, especially the skeletons of the Land of the Dead. The attention to detail is wonderful, from the clothes, the hair, to Mama Coco's many many wrinkles. Lastly, the filmmakers showed an extra amount of respect to the people of Mexico and made the film feel authentic and believeable.

Cast and Characters: I commend the filmmakers for having an all Latino cast for this film. Everyone gives in a great performance and makes their characters feel believable and real. Starting with Miguel, he's the bright, optimistic young boy who's also a gifted singer. Anthony Gonzalez gave a terrific performance as Miguel as he makes him sound like a real boy who loves music and his family. Hector stars off as a quirky character, but as the film progresses we find that he's got alot more layers to him and he makes for a good friend to Migeul. Gael Garcia Barnel was really great as Hector as he had some of the funniest moments as well as the strongest moments of heart. Then we have Ernesto de La Cruz, a famous musician in the Land of The Dead who Miguel believes is his great-great-grandfather. When we're first introduced to him, he's actually pretty kind and considerate. Slowly but surely though, we find out that he's not what he seems. Benjamin Bratt did a great job voicing his speaking lines while Antonio Sol provided the perfect singing voice for him. Mama Imelda is short tempered but caring for her family, who are all funny, quirky and relatable. But the true heart and soul of the film is the title character herself: Coco.

Why It's Called Coco: A common question brought up by people who have yet to see the film is "Why is it called Coco and yet Miguel is the protagonist?" This is due to the fact that the title has a specific meaning to the film. Yes, Miguel is the protagonist, but Coco is the heart of the film. Coco is a 99 year old woman suffering from memory loss ( a la Alzheimer's) and barely remembers her father. But once she sees a photo of his guitar with his face ripped off, she immediately calls for him. At this point Miguel thinks Ernesto de la Cruz is his great-great-grandfather. However, after Ernesto reveals his true colors and has him and Hector thrown in a pit, the truth is finally revealed. Ernesto de la Cruz was NOT Coco's father: Hector was. Hector was also the writer of Ernesto's most famous song, Remember Me. Instead of being a big flashy number, Hector wrote it as a lullaby for his then 3 year old daughter. Once Miguel sings this version of the song to Coco, she remembers her father before he's forgotten forever. The film is called Coco because without Coco there'd be no film. Coco is the living embodiment of the film's core message: never forget the ones you love.

Where It Falters: I only have a few nitpicks with this film, such as one or 2 jokes not being as funny as the rest or the repetitive use of Remember Me (I know that's the point but still). Ultimately though, the film just doesn't resonate with me personally as it would someone more familiar with Dia de los Muertos and Mexican culture. Personally I don't celebrate this holiday, but I'm all for remembering loved ones and respecting the dead. I also recognize that living skeletons might creep some people out so I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with ostiophobia.

Conclusion: Personally though, I think Coco is a great film. With incredible animation, a stellar cast, great songs and loads of respect to Mexican culture, this film definitely earns its cultural significance status. If you haven't seen this film, I highly recommend you do. You'll be glad that you did. Thank you so much for reading and I'll see you soon ;)

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Coco (2017) Review

Miguel has never been able to understand his family’s music ban when all he wants to do is perform. He ends up finding himself in the Land of the Dead and must find his legendary great-great-grandfather.

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DANAY GARCIA as Luciana Galvez FEAR THE WALKING DEAD | 7x11 “Ofelia”

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The Garcia Sandoval sisters

Logan Browning as Ofelia

Laura Harrier as Teresa

Herizen Guardiola as Mariana

Salma Salinas as Antonia

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Coco (2017)

Coco is preceded by (essentially) an elongated trailer for Frozen 2 titled Olaf’s First Christmas which has its charms but doesn’t have the same appeal as the 2013 hit. It's alright, but the songs featured don't have the lasting power of Let it Go or Do You Want To Build a Snowman. That is also true of Coco, whose tunes I don't think will keep your feet tapping long after the end credits are done. In every other way, this new animated film by Disney/Pixar is splendid. The visuals are incredible and inspired, the story is tight, thoughtful and original, and the conclusion contains both surprises and genuine emotion.

Aspiring musician Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez) is forbidden to follow his passion by his grandmother (Renée Victor). After he steals the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt), the most beloved singer/guitarist in the history of Mexico, Miguel is transported to the realm of the dead and given the opportunity to receive his ancestor's blessing and pursue his passion.

If you don’t know anything about Día de Muertos, alebrija, or other Mexican traditions, don’t worry, Coco enchants you easily. As in  2014's The Book of Life, this world of the dead is beautiful, vibrant and the art direction fantastic. This is a world populated by the friendliest, most charming skeletons you’ll ever see, and the architecture incorporates skull motifs in a way that makes you want to pause the movie and admire every shot. The 3D is also pretty good.

On top of those eye-popping visuals, you’ve got a story that features a surprising amount of sophistication, particularly during the final act. It's clear that writers Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina, Jason Katz and Matthew Aldrich weren’t going to settle for just eye candy. The script, the characters, and their actions were meticulously revised until everything fell perfectly into place. It's a big deal to have a film that deals repeatedly with death and remembering those who are deceased but does so in a way that's this digestible, even for young audiences.

Coco might begin in a way familiar way: Ariel, Belle, and Moana (among others) are all musically inclined protagonists that want more than what they've been offered. Coco mixes things up by making a film about family. Miguel could easily return to the world of the living, but the unexpected adventure turns into an opportunity to get to know the aunts, uncles, and great-grandparents he never knew. It contains big laughs and a lot of heart, particularly at the end.

Funny, flashy, emotionally resonant and inspired, Coco is destined to become a favorite of many, and not just because it's steeped in Mexican culture. (3D Theatrical version on the big screen, November 26, 2017)

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Top Picks of 2019

My Top 25 Favorite Movies - #5: Coco

Running Time: 105 minutes

Released: October 20th, 2017

Watched It: January 2019