A vida singela Corre paralela Ao homem magrela Descrente nela O simples é complexo No mundo sem nexo Do homem bissexo Com medo do reflexo O céu é incrível A sensação imperdivel Será isto corrigível Parece impossível A caminho da destruição Já nem tem pão Foi tudo em vão O conjunto em questão Para integrar No contexto particular É preci...

Permanentemente demente Assim é a vida O horror Desesperadamente latente No quotidiano doente Do homem carente À espera da mulher sem pudor Muda-se a potência Continua a carência Muda-se a intensidade Acabou-se a bondade O fim é certo O início foi incerto Onde erramos? Foi do amor Foi do terror Foi do medo Foi do degredo Foi do sossego...

Once upon a time, there was a man who was always wrong. He read countless books, watched endless movies, and traveled to far-off places, yet he seemed to understand nothing about the world. He earned a degree, but whenever he discussed his knowledge with his peers, he was met with correction and disdain. Not only was he wrong, but he w...

Scanners is a Cronenberg classic with a uniquely imaginative concept, as we've come to expect from the director. Unfortunately, it's hampered by some uneven performances and weak dialogue. The film begins promisingly, introducing the concept of scanners and establishing the main characters in a way that sets a compelling pace and tone....

Fear X might be the most underappreciated movie in the history of modern cinema. Which is especially weird since it's one of the more consistent works from Nicolas Winding Refn, a well known director. Watching a Refn movie is always a very intriguing and sometimes frustrating experience. His early crime dramas, like this one, provide a...

Michael Haneke is very close to being the peak of absurdism in cinema. Since his early works, it becomes apparent the dark and reflective themes of his films. The Seventh Continent, his directorial debut, is the perfect introduction to Haneke's cinematic universe. Very bleak and profoundly disturbing, highlighting issues in society. Be...

The cinematography in Incendies is so incredibly real that it feels like a documentary at times. It's one of the most truthful depictions of war that I have ever seen. The destruction of the lives present in this movie is the ultimate consequence of war. One of the main goals in the every war is the dehumanization of the individual, an...

Time of the Wolf is an essay on absurdism that never fully reaches its potential. The movie starts off very well with a strong scene setting up the tone for the rest of the film. But then it loses itself in the brutality of the situation. Rather than exploring the impact of this event on the character's mental state and personality, we...

Helter Skelter portrays a hypersexualized world of fallen dreams and abuse where everything is about power. Sex in this film is a tool to use and abuse others in order to obtain power over them. This becomes apparent in the scene where Lilico abuses her assistant, using the sexual act to humiliate and obtain power over the assistant. L...

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a very powerful film that makes you feel powerless, a liberating essay that also makes you feel trapped. The dichotomy is very present in this movie. From the colors, to the camera angles and soundtrack, it tries to convey the change in one's life. It starts with an uncomfortable perspective of the ...

Viver Mal is a very solid film with beautiful shots, good quotes, and technically rich. Functions as a sort of portuguese Triangle of Sadness but approaches the theme a little differently. The movie starts off very well setting up the objective and distant camera shots that illustrate the coldness of the relationships. This is maintain...

The Fog is a John Carpenter classic that has many of the elements of his other movies like The Thing or Halloween. Sound and light are the main highlights of this movie. In the beginning, the scarce amount of light and sound creates an eerie atmosphere that then starts to contrast with the brightness of the fog and the sharp sound of t...

Cinema is one of the youngest forms of art that exist but at the same time it's one of the most complex and interesting. At first, it might seem straightforward – it's just entertainment. But when you start thinking about it, there's so much to analyze. Music, frames, colors, dialogue. You like to watch movies and took an interest in c...

When people start a new job, they think the most important thing to do is learn how to do it. They don't realize that the most important part is not the "how" but rather the "why". Recently, I have seen a person fail at a job because of this fatal mistake. This individual entered a company and then, for the duration of the probation pe...

I don't believe in job titles. Each individual in an organization should strive to find their space within that organization and fill it the best they can. From day one that should be their goal. In theory, the job title is exactly that: a short summary of the role the individual is filling inside the organization. But oftentimes, the ...

They always say that you shouldn't meet your idols. It is a common saying because people are commonly disappointed when they do. Needless to say, unless your idol is a literal mythological figure, they are humans too. This means they have flaws, weaknesses, and personal problems like we all do. So, it would be best if you treated them ...