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Mark Pagán

Mark Pagán is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, producer, and the creator of the critically acclaimed podcast, Other Men Need Help. A former teacher, social worker, and b-boy, his work spans print, podcasting, film, and theater, appearing in outlets and festivals including The New York Times, NPR, the BBC, The Atlantic, The Whitney, and Slamdance Film Festival.


How Benicio del Toro Quietly Disrupted the Latin Lover Trope

Mar 5, 2026

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12 min read

How Benicio del Toro Quietly Disrupted the Latin Lover Trope

With his unique drawl, our Boricua Brando cut his own lane in Hollywood. But where are his acolytes?

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