A Cinematic Reflection on Brazil’s Political Turmoil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, February 21st, 2025 – Walter Salles’ latest film, “I’m Still Here,” starring the brilliant Fernanda Torres, has captivated audiences and critics alike with its poignant portrayal of a family’s struggle during Brazil’s military dictatorship. The film, which has garnered multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and…
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by Gabe Ponce de Leon The first time I walked through its doors, back in 2005, the Maze was just a family home. Its main claim to fame, at that point, was having been featured in the Snoop Dog video “Beautiful.” But I was completely blown away by the setup: The idiosyncratic design of the…
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Excerpt from the Walt Disney film “Alô, Amigos!/Saludos, Amigos!”, produced in 1942, under the pretext of preserving the “Good Neighbor Policy” (set of supportive practices between South and North American countries, during World War II). An interesting observation is that “Tico Tico do Fubá” by Zequinha de Abreu is actually a Chorinho (Choro), and not…
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