Category: Movies
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Carmen Miranda Museum Highlights the Life of a Legend of Brazilian Popular Music
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The Carmen Miranda Museum, located in Rio de Janeiro, was officially created in 1956. However, its inauguration only took place 20 years later, on August 5, 1976. The creation of the museum was a response to the thousands of admirers of Carmen Miranda, especially foreigners, who wanted a space to preserve the memory of the…
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Oscar 2024: Who Are the Nominees?
Christopher Nolan’s biopic of the atomic bomb, “Oppenheimer,” has solidified itself as the powerhouse of the season with 13 nominations for the 96th Oscar. The Academy announced the Oscar nominees on Tuesday (23), and “Oppenheimer” is competing for Best Picture and Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), and Supporting Actress (Emily Blunt).…
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Series Tips? Take a Look at the Emmy Winners 2023
Three series dominated the 2023 Emmy Awards on Monday night (15): “Succession,” “The Bear,” and “Beef.” Each of them won nearly everything they were nominated for in the drama, comedy, and limited series categories. “Succession” and “The Bear” tied with six wins each, while “Beef” followed closely behind with five trophies.Stay Updated“Succession” won for outstanding…
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Golden Globe: “Oppenheimer” Surpasses “Barbie” and Wins Five Awards
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Jo Koy and broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, took place on Sunday (7) filled with stars on the red carpet. The films “Barbie” and “Succession” arrived at the awards with nine nominations. “Barbie” was competing for the award for Best Musical or…
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DNA of Crime: 1st Brazilian Police Action Series on Netflix
The series “DNA of Crime” recently premiered in Netflix’s catalog. Created by Heitor Dhalia and Leonardo Levis, and based on real criminal events, the narrative follows a group of federal agents as they unravel a monumental robbery on the Brazilian border with Paraguay. The protagonists of this project are played by actors Maeve Jinkings and…
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He Is Out of Congress, But Not Far from the Spotlight
He spent less than a year in the U.S. Congress, but it was enough for this son of Brazilian immigrants to make history in American politics and become the subject of an HBO film. According to Deadline, HBO has acquired the rights to the new book by author Mark Chiusano about the politician expelled from…
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“Pictures of Ghosts” will represent Brazil at the Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts announced the film “Pictures of Ghosts” (“Retratos Fantasmas”), by Kleber Mendonça Filho, as Brazil’s representative in the race for a spot in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards.The film competed against five others, which had been selected from 28 Brazilian productions. “It…
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Nova York Celebrates 5 Years
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The Grupo Mulheres do Brasil New York chapter celebrates five years of existence in September. Under the leadership of advertising professional and career coach Alejandra Merklen and architect Eliane Garcez, the chapter’s mission is to support and develop projects to inspire, inform, and empower Brazilian women living in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT). The…
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The 27th Inffinito – Brazilian Film Festival is Happening in the USA
Brazil is experiencing a moment of prominence on the international agenda, taking a leadership role in the debate on global issues such as the preservation of the Amazon, action for sustainable growth, recognition of native peoples, and the appreciation of cultural diversity in a country formed by all races, creeds, colors, and sexual identities. To…
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BR Day New York, The Biggest Brazilian Party Outside Brazil, Has Been Postponed
The founder and president of BR Day New York, João de Matos, announced that BR Day the traditional Brazilian party that closes the streets of Manhattan to celebrate Brazil’s Independence, will not take place in 2023. “Unfortunately, our annual meeting will be postponed once again”, announced De Matos. “As you know, we always bring the…