Pneuma – a short documentary about life during the lockdown

Since late December last year until the moment this post was written, over three million people have been contaminated with the novel coronavirus and more than 200 thousand died as a result. After starting in China, the virus slowly spread to Europe where it would shock the world with its fast progression. Italy, once the … More Pneuma – a short documentary about life during the lockdown

COVID-19 reduces film releases in almost three times compared to last year

A quick consult in IMDb, the Internet Movie Database, reveals that the film industry has been hit heavily with the health and economic world crisis caused by the novel coronavirus. Comparing film releases between the first third of 2019 and the same period for this year, there is a massive drop of 63.44%. This includes … More COVID-19 reduces film releases in almost three times compared to last year

The 10 best A24 films that you must watch

Founded in 2012, A24 quickly became one of the most prestigious production companies in the market. They created a reputation based on a subtle style of filmmaking that is not quite clear but rather is locked in the imaginary of film lovers, and sometimes, critics. After winning Best Picture in 2017 with Moonlight and accumulating an enviable collection of nominations, A24 had a tough year being completely … More The 10 best A24 films that you must watch

Coffin Joe says goodbye, José Mojica Marins, father of Brazilian horror dies at 83

Born on a Friday on March 13, 1936, in São Paulo from Spanish immigrants, José Mojica Marins would start his love relationship with cinema from an early age. His father worked in a local movie house where Mojica would spend most of his time as a child. Still a teenager, Mojica got a camera and … More Coffin Joe says goodbye, José Mojica Marins, father of Brazilian horror dies at 83

Review: ‘First Reformed’ a recycled tale for modern days

Paul Schrader possesses one of the most solid bodies of work in the film industry. As a screenwriter, he has cooperated with directors such as Brian De Palma and Martin Scorsese. With the latter, he would create Taxi Driver, his most acclaimed script based on Schrader’s personal experiences living in New York and works from … More Review: ‘First Reformed’ a recycled tale for modern days