John Carter
Hero of two worlds Although I’ve seen more than once the trailer for the movie “John Carter” (USA, 2012), it was only when I read the synopsis that I identified… Continue reading "John Carter"
Tag: movies based on books
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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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Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood and the Werewolf When Charles Perrault wrote the tale of Little Red Riding Hood at the end of the 17th century, he could not have imagined… Continue reading "Red Riding Hood"
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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"
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2010: The Year We Make Contact
A new odyssey It is almost certain that most of the people who saw “2001: A Space Odyssey” (USA, 1968) left the theater full of doubts, and eager for some… Continue reading "2010: The Year We Make Contact"
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Fair Game
Rotten powers Following the parliamentary inquiry commission that investigates the actions of the Brazilian government in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we see how the discourse of morality distances… Continue reading "Fair Game"
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Blindness
In the land of the blind, who has a blind is the king … Whenever I find out that a book I like is going to become a movie, I… Continue reading "Blindness"
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Charlie Wilson’s War
Warming up the Cold War It is odd these intense discussions about historical events that occurred centuries ago, when recent events, from two or three decades ago, often remain intentionally… Continue reading "Charlie Wilson’s War"
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Freedom Writers
The master of change Over half a century is past since Sidney Poitier left a lot of people with eyes full of water in “To Sir, with Love” (USA, 1967).… Continue reading "Freedom Writers"
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His Dark Materials
Bewildered compass It is possible that a lot of people that watched “The Golden Compass” (USA, 2007) never had idea of the controversy about the original work, the book series… Continue reading "His Dark Materials"