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Volver
Pedro Almodóvar
Spanish Cinema
Spanish Civil War
Ocho Apellidos Vascos
Motherhood
Female Solidarity
Death
Francoism
Feminism
Mi Querida Cofradía
ETA
Cultural Traditions
Marta Díaz De Lope Díaz
Erin K. Hogan
Gender Equality
Religious Leadership
Pan's Labyrinth
Belle Époque
Flores De Otro Mundo

Palomitas ('Popcorn' in Spanish) is the podcast where Spanish cinema comes alive! The podcast has emanated from research conducted with the financial support of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland. Feedback and/or questions? Please send to palomitaspod@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!

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This week on Palomitas, we're heading to Cartagena - to the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre and the ruins of the Spanish economic crisis - with Álex de la Iglesia's searing 2011 comedy-drama, La chispa de la vida (As Luck Would Have It). We're joined b... more

This week on Palomitas, we step into the shadows of Madrid's margins with Fernando León de Aranoa's searing 2005 drama, Princesas - a film that asks: what happens when the women who sell sex are rendered invisible by the very state that profits from ... more

This week on Palomitas, we get tangled in a web of desire, ham, and hyper-masculinity with Bigas Luna's outrageously provocative 1992 comedy-drama, Jamón jamón - so good they named it twice. We're joined by special guest Prof. Santiago Fouz Hernández... more

This week on Palomitas, we journey to the heart of rural Castile to explore Icíar Bollaín's compassionate and clear-eyed comedy-drama, Flores de otro mundo [Flowers from Another World] (1999) - with special guest Prof. Rosi Song, Professor of Hispani... more

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Raquel Martínez Martín
Teaching associate in modern languages, Spanish, at the University of Strathclyde
Episode: 12. La chispa de la vida (Álex de la Iglesia, 2011) (with Raquel Martínez Martín)
Peter Watson
Associate Professor in Hispanic Studies, University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: 11. Princesas (Fernando León de Aranoa, 2005) (with Peter Watson)
Santiago Fouz Hernández
Professor of Hispanic Studies at Durham University; expert on Spanish cinema, gender and sexuality
Durham University
Episode: 10. Jamón jamón (Bigas Luna, 1992) (with Santiago Fouz Hernández)
Rosi Song
Professor of Hispanic Studies at Durham University, expert in migration, food and gender
Durham University
Episode: 9. Flores de otro mundo (Icíar Bollaín, 1999) (with Rosi Song)
Ann Davies
Emeritus Professor of Spanish at the University of Stirling, leading scholar of Contemporary Spanish Cinema
University of Stirling
Episode: 7. El laberinto del fauno (Guillermo del Toro, 2006) (with Ann Davies)
Alison Posey
Post-doctoral researcher in Romance Studies
Duke University
Episode: 6. Fe de etarras (Borja Cobeaga, 2017) (with Alison Posey)
Abigail Loxham
Reader in Hispanic Film Studies at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Episode: 5. Documentaries on Spanish Feminisms (with Abigail Loxham)
Dr. Erin K. Hogan
Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Episode: 4. Mi querida cofradía (Marta Díaz de Lope Díaz, 2018) (with Erin K Hogan)
Professor Sarah Wright
Professor of Hispanic Studies and Screen Arts at Royal Holloway University
Royal Holloway University
Episode: 3. Volver (Pedro Almodóvar, 2006) (with Prof Sarah Wright & Dr Miguel García)

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Matthew Hillborn
Host of Palomitas; engages with scholars to unpack Spanish cinema within cultural and historical contexts; frequently discusses feminist and migration topics in film.

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10. Jamón jamón (Bigas Luna, 1992) (with Santiago Fouz Hernández)
Q: So what was it that first drew you to Jamón, Jamón? Like how would you pitch it to someone who maybe is unfamiliar with the film?
Santiago explains the film's significance as a gateway to discussing national identity, gender, and sexuality within a postmodern, self-aware framework, while also acknowledging its provocative humor and iconic symbolism that invites classroom discussion and intercultural comparisons.
7. El laberinto del fauno (Guillermo del Toro, 2006) (with Ann Davies)
Q: What is the immediate gut punch or impact of Pan's Labyrinth, and why is it significant?
Davies highlights the film's stark violence and how its shocking ending—where the young Ofelia dies—grounds a brutal history in a fairy-tale framework, prompting viewers to consider the costs of dictatorship beyond abstract memory.
5. Documentaries on Spanish Feminisms (with Abigail Loxham)
Q: What drew you to these films and why discuss them now?
Abby explains that her work focuses on cultural studies and the convergence of feminist politics with media, arguing these documentaries illuminate how gender equality is discussed and represented in contemporary Spain.

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Palomitas covers Spanish cinema through scholarly and contextual conversations, often pairing the host with academics and critics to unpack films in depth. Recent episodes center on gender, migration, national identity, and historical memory in Spanish filmmaking, using a mix of close-text analysis, cultural context, and industry insights. The show stands out for its strong academic guest roster, nuanced readings of controversial or nuanced films, and a consistent thread of examining social and political undercurrents alongside cinematic craft. Potential listeners who enjoy film studies, feminist cinema, and culturally informed critique are likely to find it particularly engaging, while sponsors targeting higher-education, arts, and culture... more

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