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Brazil's Gingado and the Gringo Gaze: Nick Storring's Mirante Through a Brazilian
Mirante  is the ninth album from North American musician Nick Storring, released on March 21, 2025. While Storring has stated that he...
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 28
The Waters of March, Closing Elis Regina’s 80th
It’s the waters of March, closing the (Brazilian) summer. Another mid-March arrives, carrying the shifting winds of the season—and with...
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 17
Bye Bye Cacá Diegues: Walter Salles' I'm Still Here Waves Cinema Novo
Amidst the anticipation of the Academy Awards in three categories—Best International Feature Film, Best Actress (Fernanda Torres), and...
Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 25
Brilliant Brushstrokes: Remembering Tarsila do Amaral
Who is Tarsila do Amaral and why she remains relevant to Brazil after so long.
Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 25
Brazilian Cinema Returns to the BAFTAs – But Old Biases Remain
The movie awards season is just appearing on the horizon. Last week, the Berlin International Film Festival kicked off, followed by...
Sofia R. Willcox
Feb 18
The Wiz: How This 1978 Cult Classic Continues to Influence Wicked and the Kaleidoscope of African American Culture
As the temperature rises for the premiere of Wicked (Jon M. Chu, 2024) on Friday (November 22) in the United Kingdom—coinciding with the...
Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 20, 2024
Brazil's Animation Renaissance - We Need to Talk About Noah's Ark
Brazil is making waves in 2024, not just as a fleeting summer trend but as a dominant force on the silver screen, with upcoming gems yet...
Sofia R. Willcox
Nov 12, 2024
Rio de Janeiro Remains Radiant: Gringos Grappling with Gems and Gaps in 'Rio, I Love You'
Come with me to discover the dual nature of 'Rio, I Love You' (2014)
Sofia R. Willcox
Jul 22, 2024
Exploring ‘Eric’: Layers and Levels
'Eric' (2024): a 1980s NYC psychological thriller, where secrets from underground meet the shadows of concrete skyscrapers.
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 24, 2024
Fernanda Montenegro at 80: From Radiotelenovelas to Streaming; Grand Dame of Dramaturgy
Recently, the grand dame of Brazilian dramaturgy celebrated 80 years in her career. Fernanda Montenegro has witnessed the evolution of...
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 19, 2024
From Heist to Hits:
the unlikely musical legacy of the 1963 Great Train Robbery.
Sofia R. Willcox
Jun 7, 2024
Brazil is Back, Baby!-Palme D’ Or is Coming Home
a detailed overview of the Brazilian movies in Cannes Film Festival in 2024.
Sofia R. Willcox
May 28, 2024
The Day I Went to Shirley Beer and Ciders Festival ‘24
anecdote from The Day I Went to Shirley Beer and Ciders Festival ‘24
Sofia R. Willcox
May 23, 2024
Trans History Week Special: The Journey Continues -Legacy of 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' 30
detailed exploration of "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"
Sofia R. Willcox
May 10, 2024
Ziraldo's Zealous Zeal: Zipping Through Memories
This is a memorial dedicated to Ziraldo, the patron saint of eccentricity and individuality for the Brazilian children.
Sofia R. Willcox
Apr 12, 2024
From Beckenham to Brazil: Ritchie's Rhythmic Revolution
Ritchie's journey through sound, the Brit adopted by Brazil
Sofia R. Willcox
Apr 8, 2024
Did Spike Lee do the Right Thing? Fight the Power 35!
exploring Spike Lee's legacy under a new angle
Sofia R. Willcox
Apr 2, 2024
Yoko Ono: Art, Activism, and Avant-Garde
Exploring Yoko Ono from an uncommon angle, as a feminist ahead of her time.
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 27, 2024
Festival du Cinema Brésilien Paris 2024: Cinema Novo Brazilian Brilliance
a detailed overview of Cinema Novo
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 26, 2024
Coco Chanel: A Century of Charm and Controversy
an overview of Coco Chanel's legacy
Sofia R. Willcox
Mar 7, 2024
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