Published in Fanfare·Jan 25Member-onlyNopeA tense atmosphere, an original idea, and a social commentary like only Jordan Peele can deliver — This is a piece about Nope, the third film by one of the most promising directors of our time. I'm going to start without spoilers and then share a few ideas revealing a few secrets. It's tough to talk about this movie without giving away anything. …Film4 min readFilm4 min read
Published in Fanfare·Dec 31, 2022Member-onlyAvatar: The Way of WaterIs the continuation of James Cameron’s blue universe worth it? — Was it worth the wait? We’re back on Pandora after 13 years, is that right? Since 2009, there have been 13 years of waiting for the continuation of the story of Jake Sully, Neytiri, and the Navi. James Cameron blew our minds with this universe and turned Avatar into the most profitable film in history…Film5 min readFilm5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Dec 8, 2022Member-onlyI gave up Medium in 2022Should I come back in 2023? — It’s been a long time since I don’t write here. I may have even forgotten how to do that. The year was a bit crazy but good — lots of personal projects and work. I can't complain. Big things happened I got promoted, moved to a new and better place, and I traveled…Thoughts3 min readThoughts3 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jul 23, 2022Member-onlyTom Cruise’s Top GunTom Cruise's madness and his need… The need for speed — Top Gun was a 1986 film directed by the late Tony Scott. Conceived by Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson, the feature may have been the first significant action movie starring Tom Cruise. Since then, his madness in doing his own scenes has only increased. We have the presence of Val…Film5 min readFilm5 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jul 2, 2022Member-onlyObi-Wan KenobiBetween darkness and defeat, hope tries to survive — Obi-Wan Kenobi is the fifth original Star Wars series on Disney Plus. …Film5 min readFilm5 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jun 22, 2022Member-onlyThe NorthmanThe Viking Lion King with a twist — The Northman is a 2022 film directed by Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) and written by Sjón, based on the legend of Amleth, a Viking prince who has his father murdered by his uncle and years later returns to seek revenge. In the cast, we have big names like…Film3 min readFilm3 min read
Published in CoffeeX·Feb 15, 2022Member-onlyOs Indicados do Oscar 2022 são…Veja a lista completa e onde assistir os que estão disponíveis no Brasil — Chegou aquele momento tênis verde para os amantes da 7ª arte. Mais uma edição da maior festa do cinema em todo o mundo, o Oscar, anunciou os indicados e eu trouxe a lista dos filmes e onde você pode assisti-los aqui no Brasil. É importante dizer que muitos deles ainda…Oscars 20225 min readOscars 20225 min read
Published in Inglês Correto·Nov 24, 2021Member-onlyGanhe Bolsas de Intercâmbio para os Estados Unidos e EuropaSe você tem vontade de conseguir bolsas de intercâmbio para alavancar seu inglês, turbinar seu currículo e ter uma experiência internacional sem precedentes, leia este post! Nós, do canal Inglês Correto (Paula e Felipe Xavier), fizemos uma parceria exclusiva com uma empresa de intercâmbios para os Estados Unidos e Europa…Dicas Importantes7 min readDicas Importantes7 min read
Published in Post-Credit Stories·Sep 16, 2021Member-onlyDo We Really Have to go back to the Matrix?I don't know how to feel about that — The year was 2001 or 2002, I'm not sure. I was 9 or 10 and I watched this crazy movie with people dodging bullets, talking about coding, freedom, simulated reality, and filled with amazing action masterpieces. …The Matrix4 min readThe Matrix4 min read
Published in Blue Insights·Sep 3, 2021Member-onlyThree New Perspectives Changed EverythingSometimes, all you need is something different — Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a situation where you can't see a light at the end of the tunnel? Well, I guess that happens to everyone at some point in life. I can say that throughout the year 2021 I have discovered some things that completely…Life3 min readLife3 min read
