Prey
The day of the prey The 1980s was marked by muscular heroes, who dominated action-adventure films. Among them, the ones that stood out were Sylvester Stallone, with his characters Rocky… Continue reading "Prey"
Tag: american movie
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Jerry & Marge Go Large
Keep betting Winning the lottery is a desire for most people, imagining new cars, homes, travel and everything that fantasy allows to dream. What if, instead, the desire was to… Continue reading "Jerry & Marge Go Large"
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Frankenweenie
Patchwork pet I confess that when reading the synopsis of “Frankenweenie” (USA, 2012) I was intrigued, to see that the film was from Disney Studios, the great bulwark of children’s… Continue reading "Frankenweenie"
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Cloud Atlas
Journey on the path of humanity When I heard about the movie “Cloud Atlas” (USA, 2012) had been directed by the Wachowski sisters, I became a little suspicious. After all,… Continue reading "Cloud Atlas"
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Real Steel
Rocky of scrap Boxing is a frequent theme in cinema, with hundreds of titles, some of which are truly anthological, such as “Raging Bull” (USA, 1980), “Million Dollar Baby” (USA,… Continue reading "Real Steel"
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Super 8
A camera in hand and an alien nearby The science-fiction genre is so broad that it encompasses many subgenres and even different approaches to the same theme. However, few movies… Continue reading "Super 8"
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Abduction
Hangover spy When the movie “Abduction” (USA, 2011) was released in theaters, it seemed to have as its main attribute the beginning of the solo career of young actor Taylor… Continue reading "Abduction"
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The Adjustment Bureau
Heavenly caretakers I’ve had the opportunity to participate in long bar table conversations about fate, chance, luck, traced paths, etc. But, I don’t remember any movies where these concepts have… Continue reading "The Adjustment Bureau"
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Priest
Vampire exorcist Since cinema was invented, religious themes or elements relating to religion has been used in the most diverse ways, especially in the horror genre, where the supernatural reigns,… Continue reading "Priest"
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Water for Elephants
Polish pachyderm In my life as cinephile I’ve seen some movies about the Great Depression, others about circuses and a lot of dramas. But, it was a surprise to find… Continue reading "Water for Elephants"