Category: Movies
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Visit Brasil Gallery Highlighted the Amazon in NY
The Parintins Folklore Festival in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará were highlighted at the “Visit Brasil – Amazon Gallery” event held in New York in September. This initiative, a partnership between Embratur and Sebrae, showcased to Americans the diversity, cultural richness, and ancestral flavors of the Amazon region. The president of Embratur, Marcelo Freixo,…
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“I Am Still Here,” by Brazilian Director Walter Salles, Receives a Standing Ovation at the Venice Film Festival
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A ten-minute standing ovation. That was the audience’s reaction after watching the premiere of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I Am Still Here,” starring well-known actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official release of the film in Brazil or the United States has not…
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“I’m Still Here,” By Walter Salles, Is Cheered at the Venice Film Festival
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Standing ovation for ten minutes. That was the reaction of the audience that attended the launch of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I’m Still Here,” starring actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official premiere of the film in Brazil or the United States has…
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Brazilian Film Festival in New York and Miami is Back
The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival is one of the longest-running and most significant cultural events in the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, and New York. The festival has been held for 28 consecutive years. It has created numerous business opportunities, boosted the economies of the participating cities, and celebrated the rich diversity and creativity of Brazilian audiovisual…
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Disney Loses Young Audience to YouTube
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in Arts & Culture, children, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Movies, TV, United States, Video, WorldDisney is losing its “monopoly on kids” as today’s youth turn to platforms like YouTube for entertainment.
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Shannen Doherty Rebelled Against Cancer by Sharing Her Journey
In an episode of her podcast “Let’s Be Clear,” published on June 23, the actress who brought Brenda Walsh from “Beverly Hills, 90210” to life gave listeners a difficult update about her health: she would be resuming chemotherapy treatment. Still, she offered a bit of positivity even amidst stage IV cancer. “… for the first…
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“The Apprentice”: The Controversial Film About Donald Trump’s Rise in the Business World
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Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi is directing “The Apprentice,” a drama about the rise of the 45th president of the United States in the New York real estate business during the 1970s and 1980s. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20 and has yet to be released in the…
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Amazônia Viva”, the film
Amazônia Viva, a 10-minute film, is an immersive experience through the Tapajós river region, utilizing 360° filming to unveil one of the most important places on the planet and, thus, bring it even closer to people. Cacique Raquel Tupinambá – from the Surucuá community, where she is also an important indigenous leader – hosts the…
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Why Are Concert Tickets So Expensive in the U.S.?
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday (23) to break up Live Nation Entertainment, stating that the major concert promoter and its Ticketmaster unit have illegally inflated ticket prices, harming artists and their fans. The average ticket price for major American tours reached $122.84 last year, up from $91.86 in 2019, according…
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“Lula”, A Documentary About the Brazilian President, Premieres at Cannes
An intimate portrait of Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva that explores the rise, fall, and return to power of a politician considered unique after 19 months in prison. This is the premise of “Lula”, a documentary by American director Oliver Stone and Rob Wilson about the president of Brazil that premiered at Cannes on Sunday…