Magical realism is an essential part of Latin American fiction, a genre that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, using mundane settings and stories to explore larger-than-life themes and imagery.
Though not commonly associated with superhero movies, it makes sense that the upcoming “Blue Beetle” would take at least some inspiration from the genre.”Blue Beetle,” of course, is set to be the first live-action superhero film with a Latino lead, telling the story of Jaime Reyes as he finds a mysterious alien scarab beetle that grants him superpowers.
Though technically a part of James Gunn’s new DC Universe, “Blue Beetle” is “totally disconnected” from the rest, allowing it to do some experimenting — like drawing inspiration from a classic work of magical realist Mexican cinema.Speaking with Moviemaker magazine, “Blue Beetle” director Angel Manuel Soto talked about being inspired by the 1960 Mexican film “Macario,” about a woodcutter who is visited by the Devil,…
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