"Julio Torres got his big break as a writer on 'Saturday Night Live,' and went on to make the cult favorites 'Los Espookys' and 'Fantasmas' for HBO."
"There's a particular kind of surrealism to Torres's humor; 'I just don't think his mind works quite like anyone else's,' says staff writer Michael Schulman."
"Torres describes unique, synesthetic ideas about color in his new HBO special, 'Color Theories,' while exploring hues at a nearby dollar store."
Julio Torres gained recognition as a writer on 'Saturday Night Live' and created cult favorites like 'Los Espookys' and 'Fantasmas' for HBO. He directed the film 'Problemista,' which tells the story of a toy designer facing deportation. Torres's humor is characterized by a surreal quality, with comparisons made to an art school lecturer. His new HBO special, 'Color Theories,' delves into his synesthetic ideas about color, showcasing his distinctive perspective on the world.
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