This time, Teixeirinha faces great challenges, having to complete 7 tests, including jumping off the Guaíba Bridge in search of a lost treasure and winning the heart of a beautiful young woman. Music, romance and lots of humor, accentuated by the performance of Chilean comedian Jimmy Pipiolo. The setting is the city of Porto Alegre.
Ultra-violent storytelling has never been my thing, but the issues with Scarface go beyond that. The film perpetuates harmful stereotypes about Latinx immigrants and uses gore and misogyny for shock value that never serves any purpose. The whole venture is frustratingly empty, and left me desiring something more.
Hawkeye episode 3 has arrived and it feels like we’re finally getting started! This episode features the debut of Maya Lopez aka Echo, a Deaf Indigenous hero with a prosthetic!
The sparks of a dangerous conspiracy ignite a mystery in this sequel based on the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes.
The roaring emotional ride that was the season four finale sets June on a new path: more of a Survivor's Journey.
"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.
All in all, “Event Horizon” is a cinematic misfire, begging to be perfected in the future. While it possesses an array of admirable visuals, the film leaves much to be desired. If only we could see Anderson’s preferred cut, which featured more character development and tortuous imagery. In the meantime, I have a catchphrase for this film: In space no one can hear you snore.
