Martina Castro

Martina Castro, journalist and founder of Adonde Media who produced the bilingual series Two-Faced: John of God. She recounts how a Brazilian spiritual leader built an international healing empire, the spectacle of his “surgeries,” Oprah’s legitimizing effect, cult-like promotion and the bravery of survivors, plus why bilingual reporting mattered.

Movie critic Ana Laura Pérez Flores joins host Martina Castro to discuss 'El laberinto del fauno', a visually stunning masterpiece of Spanish-language cinema. They explore the historical context of the film and the coexistence of the magical and real world, highlighting the artistry of director Guillermo del Toro and the complexities of human nature. The podcast also introduces the faun and discusses Ophelia's doubts and the ambiguous ending of the movie.