OMAR LATIRI

ARC (Arts Review & Commentary)

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The podcast is a literate and passionate look at how popular entertainment affects our lives, with a focus on television and movies.

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OMAR LATIRI

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www.omarlatiri.com

Latest episode

Mar 11, 2026

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Episodes

ARC: Sixth Annual ARCademy Awards Show 13.02.2019

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Rose of  thejordanblog.com  and I give our picks for the winners of the 91st Annual Academy Awards airing on February 24, 2019. We also go over our favorite movies of 2018.

ARC 54: Disappointment and the Movies of 2018 31.12.2018

Send us Fan Mail As we say goodbye to 2018, I take a look back at some of the disappointing entries of 2018 in film. I also give the ratings of all the new releases I saw this calendar year.

ARC 53: POTUS 1: Fictional stories about Real American Presidents 13.10.2018

Send us Fan Mail In this first of a three-part series on art and the Presidents of the United States, I go over the all types of art created about real U.S. Presidents. Part 2 will be about fictional U.S. Presidents, and Part 3 will be about how the men themselves contributed to the artistic world.

ARC 52: Art, Identity Politics, and Me 12.06.2018

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss how my unique ethnic mix as a biracial American has shaped my perspective on absorbing different forms of art, especially in terms of identity. Later on in this episode, I discuss the only biracial character that I've ever related to in fiction: Elisa Maza from "Gargoyles."

ARC 51: Black Representation and Black Panther 06.03.2018

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guests Karen Elle (@actrizkarenelle) and Josh Thomas (@thyrteen) share their opinions with me regarding Black representation in popular entertainment. Later on, we give our reviews and commentaries on Black Panther.

ARC 50: Mental illness and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 26.02.2018

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my friends Meg Williams (@somm_bitch), Phil Watkins (@phildatrainer) and I discuss mental illness and its depictions in popular entertainment. We also discuss our affection for a television series with a mentally-ill character: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Talk to someone now: Call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or on Twitter @800273TALK.

ARC: Fifth Annual ARCademy Awards Show! 18.02.2018

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Rose of  thejordanblog.com  and I give our picks for the winners of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. We also go over our favorite and least favorite movies of 2017.

ARC 49: Call Me By Your Name 22.01.2018

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my friends Kim, Karrin, and Jordan of  thejordanblog.com  join me as we go over our feelings about the movie "Call Me By Your Name."

ARC 48: The Movies of 2017 31.12.2017

Send us Fan Mail My wonderful daughter Helena and I go over all the movies that we saw in 2017 and discuss what we both enjoyed and didn't enjoy.

ARC 47: #metoo in the Performing Arts 23.12.2017

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my theatre friends Wendy Baird and Leigh Rawls discuss the imbalance in power dynamics that has led to the #metoo movement, and how that imbalance affects men and women, gay and straight, in the world of the performing arts.   For more information about The Actors Fund, visit them at  www.actorsfund.org  or follow them on Twitter @TheActorsFund.

ARC 46: Fandom and Star Wars: The Last Jedi 18.12.2017

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Marc Ronick of The Marc and Lowell Show discuss our experience as fans and how fandoms can cause stress in interests that are supposed to be enjoyable. We also provide a review and commentary on "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." ***SPOILER ALERT***

ARC 45: The Room and The Disaster Artist 13.12.2017

Send us Fan Mail ARC #46: The Room and The Disaster Artist   In this episode, Adam Sharrock of The Gaming Marathon and I discuss our love of The Room as well as provide a review and commentary of The Disaster Artist.

ARC: Fourth Annual ARCademy Awards Show 16.02.2017

Send us Fan Mail Fourth Annual ARCademy Awards Show   In this episode, my friend Jordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I predict who will win and who should win at the 89th Academy Awards. We also discuss our favorite movies of 2016 and our least favorite Best Picture Winners from Oscars past.

ARC 44: The Madness of (and at) 2016 28.12.2016

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I give my opinion on how and why the celebrity deaths of 2016 have caused society to be angry at the calendar. Also, I give my ratings of all the movies I saw in 2016.  

ARC 43: 2016 Superhero Movie Round-Up! 28.11.2016

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I give my reviews and commentaries of all the 2016 superhero movie releases: Deadpool, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, Batman: The Killing Joke, Suicide Squad, and Doctor Strange. Also, as a special treat, I am including the unaired demo that started this podcast three years ago!

ARC 42: The Lonely Island and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 27.10.2016

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I go over the history of The Lonely Island, their stylistic influences, and their impact on modern pop culture. Also I give my review and commentary on their latest film, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.

ARC 41: Star Trek Questions 29.09.2016

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, in celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, I answer questions from listeners about Star Trek.

ARC 40: The United States Air Force and "Sully" 23.09.2016

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I go over how the U.S. Air Force has (or hasn't) been portrayed in popular entertainment using my own experiences as an airman. Also, I give my review and commentary on "Sully."

ARC: Third Annual ARCademy Awards Show 18.02.2016

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my friend Jordan Rose of thejordanblog.com and I predict who will win and who should win at the 88th Academy Awards. We discuss the snubs (#OscarsSoWhite) and our mutual hatred of Carol.

ARC 39: The Movies of 2015 01.01.2016

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I express some frustrations with 2015, and I give my ratings of all the 2015 new releases that I got to see.

ARC 38: Bill Cosby, The Art of Monsters, and "Spotlight" 24.12.2015

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I examine the struggles we go through to appreciate the works of art created by monsters and how Bill Cosby's crimes are especially hard to accept. Also, I give my review and commentary of "Spotlight."

ARC: Star Wars: The Geeks Awaken (Spoilers Included) 22.12.2015

Send us Fan Mail On a special RELM Crossover episode, Marc Ronick (The Marc and Lowell Show) and Omar Latiri (Arts Review and Commentary) discuss their impressions of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and their memories of Star Wars growing up.

ARC 37: Saturday Night Live 26.10.2015

Send us Fan Mail In this extra-long episode, I chat with SNL historian Dave Ricklin about the highlights, lowlights, and legacy of Saturday Night Live.

ARC 36: The Films of M. Night Shyamalan and "The Visit" 28.09.2015

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my good friend Jordan Rose of TheJordanBlog.com and I discuss the ups and downs of the movies of M. Night Shyamalan from "The Sixth Sense" to "The Visit." Stay tuned for a twist ending! Brought to you by Harrys.com.

ARC 35: The Life Lessons of Pixar and Inside Out 22.09.2015

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I go over some of the more unorthodox lessons taught by the films of Pixar Animation Studios. Also, I give my review and commentary of Inside Out.

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