What is it about being a kid and just wanting to be cool? It’s that universal dream we all low-key wished for and no early-aughts movie exudes absolute coolness more than Spy Kids (2001). Robert Rodriguez had his finger on the pulse when he debuted his first kid flick and launched the child espionage genre into popularity. Whether you watched it on repeat on cable TV or collected the McDonald’s Happy Meal toys, it’s a Y2K pop culture staple featuring an A-list cast and tons of surprise cameos—everyone from Cheech Marin to Danny Trejo and even George Clooney. In our latest episode, we’re unlocking core memories while discussing Latino representation, reminiscing on sibling rivalries, and unraveling all the nightmare-fuel visuals.
Resources
https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-09-22/robert-rodriguez-spy-kids-film-director-armageddon
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/spy-kids-anniversary-latinx-representation