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Juan Barquin

Juan Antonio Barquin is a Miami-based writer who programs the queer film series Flaming Classics and serves as co-editor of Dim the House Lights. Barquin aspires to be Bridget Jones.

A photo illustration of Justice Smith in “I Saw the TV Glow'
CHANNEL GUIDE

Is the ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Ending Hopeful or a Total Downer?

Audiences and critics are split on how to read the film’s ending. But its implications are clearer than they may seem.

Juan Barquin

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I, DIANE

What Makes This Goofy-Era Diane Keaton So Appealing?

The prestige actress now does movies like “Poms,” “Book Club” and the “Freaky Friday”-esque “Mack & Rita.” It’s so cringey. But why does it make us love her even more?

Juan Barquin

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HAVE SOME RESPECT

Holly Hunter Is Giving One of TV’s Best Comedic Performances

The Oscar-winner is starring in a Tina Fey sitcom on NBC and giving the comedic performance of her career. How is Hunter’s work on “Mr. Mayor” not everyone’s TV obsession?

Juan Barquin

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