Category: Movies
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Documentary ‘Lula’ by Oliver Stone 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 extraordinary 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 in Cannes on Sunday…
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May 1st: 30th Anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s Death
The 30th anniversary of the death of three-time F1 champion Ayrton Senna was remembered on Wednesday (1) with a memorial at the Imola Formula 1 track, where he died during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. The CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, joined hundreds of fans, politicians from Brazil and Italy, as well as…
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Rare Beatles Film, ‘Let It Be’, 54 Years Old, to Be Streamed for the First Time
The 1970 Beatles documentary, “Let It Be”, which has never been available on any streaming service, Blu-ray Disc, or DVD, will finally arrive on Disney+. The 54-year-old documentary that followed the band as they recorded their 12th and final studio album will be available on the streamer on May 8, Disney announced on Tuesday (16).…
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“Civil War”: Wagner Moura Debuts as Protagonist in American Cinemas
The darkest chapter in United States history has never been far from Hollywood’s imagination. From “Gone with the Wind” to “Glory” and “Lincoln,” films have brought us the barbarity and politics of the Civil War. But what if the bloody conflict of the 19th century was merely our first civil war? This is the premise…
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24th Havana Film Festival New York Starts This Week
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The 24th Havana Film Festival New York (www.HFFNY.com) presents an exceptional program celebrating the diversity of voices and cultural expressions from Cuba and Latin America.
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24th Havana Film Festival in New York Starts This Week
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The 24th Havana Film Festival in New York (www.HFFNY.com) presents an exceptional program celebrating the diversity of voices and cultural expressions from Cuba and Latin America.
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Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s identity
In the main cultural expressions, rhythms and dances, gastronomy, visual arts, architecture, religiosity, and the construction of our history, the historical influence of the black population is present throughout Brazil. Want to know more? Explore some destinations that preserve the memory of the African heritage of the past and that will surprise you with the…
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Documentary Shows Experience of Brazilian Photojournalist in Conflict Areas
Brazilian photojournalist Joel Silva missed the birth of his son. 24 years ago, when he was born, Joel was working in a Colombian forest, documenting a guerrilla camp of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). “I did not attend my son’s birth. I stopped participating in various occasions of my personal life to dedicate…
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Oscar 2024: The Night of “Oppenheimer”
The historical drama “Oppenheimer” led the Oscar 2024 with 13 nominations, followed by “Poor Things” and Martin Scorsese’s drama “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 11 and 10 nominations, respectively. The ceremony, held on Sunday night (10), was prosperous for the two most nominated films, but not so much for “Killers of the Flower Moon,”…
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How St. Patrick’s Day Gained New Life in America
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Every March 17, the U.S. transforms into an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels, and grits appear on menus. In a trick worthy of a leprechaun, Chicago even dyes its river green. Revellers from coast to coast celebrate all things Irish by raising pints of…