Marmalade is a movie writing and directed by Keir O’Donnell who also is debuting as director. The movie want to captivate the audience with its mixture of romance and heist as a style of Bonnie and Clyde but in this new generation. Starring by Joe Keery, Camila Morrone and Aldis Hodge, a trio that shows a good synergy in this movie. It is schedule to be available on digital platforms since February 9, 2024. Marmalade is about a young woman, rebel, funny, spontaneous who falls in love with Baron an young man that is quit, hard worker and full of needs and she will drag him into a robbery, making him believe that is the solution for many of his problems. This movie will be guiding the audience to confirm if she really falls in love with him or if she is only using him as a partner for her crimes.

Keir O’Donnell is an Australian actor known for his roles in many movies such as Wedding Crashers (2005), The Break-Up (2006), Paul Blart Mall Cop (2009) and American Sniper (2012). Is an actor with an extensive carrier in the big screen and television, also participate in the comedy tour Wild West Comedy Show (2006) with Vince Vaughn and now jump into a new role in his carrier debuting as the director of Marmalade. Born in Sydney, Australia, O’Donnell’s journey from the suburbs of St. Ives to Harvard, Massachusetts, shows his diverse background, culminating in his graduation from The Hartt School in 2000.

O’Donnell, known for his on-screen charisma and experience in improvisation sketches, brings a mix of emotion and entertainment with a clear style of what he wants to transmit to the audience, an almost clear story but with a unknown twist, all this thanks to his extensive experience in the entertainment industry. This directorial debut is a confirmation of O’Donnell’s ability to perform transition between roles both in front of and behind the camera.

Marmalade focuses on the life of Baron, a young man who works as a postman in his town and almost all the money he earns is to pay for the expensive medicine that his mother needs. One day his life is intertwined with Marmalade a young woman with a free spirit and since that moment everything in Baron life change radically. The story star with Baron in jail talking with is cellmate Otis, an experienced prison escapee, asking him to help him to escape so he can reunite with Marmalade his soulmate and love of his life. He star telling Otis his sad story of how he pass from being a poor postman trying to buy his mother medications to becomes a thief who robs a bank. The movie will show if in fact Marmalade is Baron soulmate or his nightmare, a person that will be doing everything for him or only a woman that manipulated him. The film has a combination of romance, action, intrigue and an ending plot twist.

Joe Keery, famous for his role in Stranger Things (2016) leads the cast as Baron, giving in this movie a totally different role, bringing a south young man, with a sad life and joining a woman that he believes is the love of his life but that push him into a roller coaster of emotions and situations. Camila Morrone is Marmalade, she is better known for her debut in James Franco’s Bukowski (2013) performing the role of Katharina Bukowski, now in Marmalede she is the woman that inject adrenaline into Baron’s life in a good and unfortunate way. Aldis Hodge is Otis, with a rich history in projects like Leverage (2008) and Hidden Figures (2016), injects intrigue into this trio, is the person and the only hope that Baron has to be reunite with Marmalade.

Joe Keery’s journey in the entertainment industry, particularly his notable role in Stranger Things, solidified his status as a versatile actor. His appearances in films like Free Guy (2021) and Spree (2020) and in the new season of Fargo (2023), shows his ability to navigate diverse genres, delivering an exciting performance in Marmalade. Camila Morrone’s emergence in the industry through James Franco’s Bukowski (2013) give her the opportunity to grow as an actress and also being critically acclaimed for her performance as Katharina Bukowski. With subsequent roles in films like Death Wish (2018) and Mickey and the Bear (2019), Morrone has showcased her acting talent, making her an excellent choice for the role of Marmalade. Meanwhile, Aldis Hodge has a strong presence on screen, from the TNT series Leverage (2008) to great roles in Straight Outta Compton (2015), Hidden Figures (2016) and Black Adam (2022), positioning him as a dynamic force in the film.

The filming was in Minnesota in July 2022, and those living in that area will recognize all the locations. The production proceeded smoothly, with no reported delays or major controversies so far. After the release of the movie we will know more details if any situation appeared through the filming of the movie but at the moment everything seems that it was a great moment for all the production, cast and director.

The critic hasn’t revealed too much about “Marmalade” but has mention that is a movie that has a really plot twists that the audience will enjoy. The romantic heist drama promises to explore themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience. While the specific message has not yet been revealed, the plot suggests an exciting journey that will unfold on the big screen, and many will want that mask as their Halloween costume. This movie probably will become the new Bonnie and Clyde version for the Generation Z.

From what has been shown in the trailer, Marmalade is a must watch for people that enjoy heist dramas and romantic tales, where they will witness a prison break, bank robbery, a story of love and pain, also a story of trust and resilience. Keir O’Donnell’s directorial debut, along with the dynamic performances of Keery with his Southern accent, Morrone, both in roles different from what we have seen before, and the addition of Hodge’s performance, have the audience intrigued by this production. As the premiere approaches, I’ll be keeping an eye out for any updates on the popularity this film may garner.

Synopsis: Keith Gill is a young man who believes a lot in financial investments, and that's why he decides to bet all his money on a dangerous move: buying shares in a company that doesn't seem to have much profitability within the market, but that will surprise everyone.

Bringing issues related to the financial market through cinematographic representations is always a relatively complicated task because it is necessary to create very didactic approaches and languages so that the public can connect (or at least create a minimum of empathy not only for the story being told, but also because of what happens to its characters), and then dive into the movie. This is precisely the case with this project, which is based on the epic battle that took place between small investors in GameStop vs. Melvin Capital.

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One of the things that happens most in the financial market is the lack of credibility regarding some types of investments, but at times, unlikely situations end up happening, and this is the case of GameStop, which before becoming a bombastic name within the universe of investors, was basically a retail company specializing in the sale of video games. However, after a true cyber revolution focused on fluctuations in values related to the purchase of devalued shares, Wall Street suffered a major blow.

Based in Dallas (United States) and founded in 1984, after achieving an astronomical appreciation after a group of small investors began to buy its shares, GameStop created a real polarization among many types of investors. Through a well-designed movement by small investors on a forum called WallStreetBets (located on Reddit), some of the big bosses on Wall Street felt their pockets weighing down with high losses. When the poor are making money and the rich are losing, it is always quite a satisfying thing to see.

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The script presents this entire plot in a very fun way, always creating elements that encourage situations very similar to a reality experienced by millions of investors who are spread around the world (ordinary people, with ordinary jobs and who are looking for a better life), and by choosing to weave this type of narrative, the writers created a very interesting scenario to follow (where you literally root for the victory of the good guys and the defeat of the villains), also betting on the insertion of memes that became a rage years ago.

The losses of the companies that fought valiantly to sabotage GameStop amounted to billions. Worldwide, investment funds were destroyed, and they had to close their doors, showing that those at the top do not always emerge victorious. The way this script articulates this entire plot is almost always full of references to our reality, and even if there are fictional elements in its development, there is a prevalence of truth and the urgency of the facts presented (which ends up resulting in scenes where it is possible feel tension in situations).

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Using just a single character as the guiding thread of the entire plot, the movie connects all the supporting characters in a technological network that ends up converging with the protagonist's world (who is the true leader of everything). Paul Dano is very good as a young investor determined to “break” a part of the financial market and give more autonomy and real chances of profits to the poorest investors. A very fun performance. As for the supporting cast, the screen time is very fragmented and the performances are very average.

Although the script does not delve as much into the development of the story in a more technical sense (a decision that I personally found very assertive in making the project something more niche than it actually is... after all, it is a movie based on a story more familiar to those who follow the financial market), it is very good to see that director Craig Gillespie did not deprive himself of trying to maintain the essence of the plot amidst the authenticity of his vision regarding the central point of events. The elements are there, but without complex language methodologies.

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Dumb Money is the type of movie that manages to transform a possibly “boring” plot into something full of cunning, its own identity and with very assertive comic touches. Technically it is a weak project (and it even has some edits of scenes with very questionable qualities), but it still manages to overcome this “flaw” by investing in a very intelligent level of structural narrative, which ends up functioning as its main attraction, showing that it is not necessary to invest billions of dollars to create projects with very consistent quality.

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CRÍTICA DE PELÍCULA: “Golpe a Wall Street” (2023)

Sinopsis: Keith Gill es un joven que cree mucho en las inversiones financieras, y por eso decide apostar todo su dinero en una jugada peligrosa: comprar acciones de una empresa que no parece tener mucha rentabilidad en el mercado, pero eso sorprenderá a todos.

Acercar temas relacionados con el mercado financiero a través de representaciones cinematográficas es siempre una tarea relativamente complicada porque es necesario crear enfoques y lenguajes muy didácticos para que el público pueda conectar (o al menos crear un mínimo de empatía no sólo por la historia que se está narrando). contado, pero también por lo que les sucede a sus personajes), para luego sumergirnos en la película. Este es precisamente el caso de este proyecto, que se basa en la batalla épica que tuvo lugar entre pequeños inversores en GameStop vs. Melvin Capital.

Una de las cosas que más pasa en el mercado financiero es la falta de credibilidad respecto a algunos tipos de inversiones, pero en ocasiones terminan sucediendo situaciones inverosímiles, y este es el caso de GameStop, que antes de convertirse en un nombre rimbombante dentro del universo de inversores, era básicamente una empresa minorista especializada en la venta de videojuegos. Sin embargo, tras una auténtica revolución cibernética centrada en las fluctuaciones de valores relacionadas con la compra de acciones devaluadas, Wall Street sufrió un duro golpe.

Con sede en Dallas (Estados Unidos) y fundada en 1984, tras alcanzar una revalorización astronómica después de que un grupo de pequeños inversores comenzara a comprar sus acciones, GameStop creó una auténtica polarización entre muchos tipos de inversores. A través de un movimiento bien diseñado por parte de pequeños inversores en un foro llamado WallStreetBets (ubicado en Reddit), algunos de los grandes jefes de Wall Street sintieron que sus bolsillos estaban abrumados por altas pérdidas. Cuando los pobres ganan dinero y los ricos pierden, siempre es muy satisfactorio verlo.

El guion presenta toda esta trama de una forma muy divertida, creando siempre elementos que propicien situaciones muy similares a una realidad que viven millones de inversores que están repartidos por todo el mundo (gente corriente, con trabajos corrientes y que buscan una vida mejor), y al optar por tejer este tipo de narrativa, los escritores crearon un escenario muy interesante a seguir (donde literalmente se apoya la victoria de los buenos y la derrota de los villanos), apostando también por la inserción de memes que se convirtieron en un rabia hace años.

Las pérdidas de las empresas que lucharon valientemente para sabotear GameStop ascendieron a miles de millones. En todo el mundo, los fondos de inversión fueron destruidos y tuvieron que cerrar sus puertas, demostrando que los que están arriba no siempre salen victoriosos. La forma en que este guión articula toda esta trama está casi siempre llena de referencias a nuestra realidad, y aunque en su desarrollo hay elementos ficticios, prevalece la verdad y la urgencia de los hechos presentados (lo que acaba derivando en escenas donde es posible sentir tensión en las situaciones).

Utilizando un solo personaje como hilo conductor de toda la trama, la película conecta a todos los personajes secundarios en una red tecnológica que termina convergiendo con el mundo del protagonista (que es el verdadero líder de todo). Paul Dano es muy bueno como joven inversor decidido a “romper” una parte del mercado financiero y dar más autonomía y posibilidades reales de beneficios a los inversores más pobres. Una actuación muy divertida. En cuanto al reparto secundario, el tiempo en pantalla está muy fragmentado y las actuaciones son muy normales.

Aunque el guión no profundiza tanto en el desarrollo de la historia en un sentido más técnico (una decisión que personalmente me pareció muy asertiva al hacer del proyecto algo más nicho de lo que realmente es... al fin y al cabo, es una película basada sobre una historia más familiar para quienes siguen el mercado financiero), es muy bueno comprobar que el director Craig Gillespie no se priva de intentar mantener la esencia de la trama en medio de la autenticidad de su visión sobre el punto central de los acontecimientos. Los elementos están ahí, pero sin metodologías lingüísticas complejas.

Golpe a Wall Street es el tipo de película que consigue transformar una trama posiblemente “aburrida” en algo lleno de astucia, identidad propia y con toques cómicos muy asertivos. Técnicamente es un proyecto débil (e incluso tiene algunos montajes de escenas con cualidades muy cuestionables), pero aún así logra superar este “defecto” invirtiendo en un nivel muy inteligente de narrativa estructural, que termina funcionando como su principal atractivo, lo que demuestra que no es necesario invertir miles de millones de dólares para crear proyectos con una calidad muy constante.

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CRÍTICA DE FILME: "Dinheiro Fácil” (2023)

Sinopse: Keith Gill é um jovem que acredita muito em investimentos financeiros, e por isso, decide apostar todo o seu dinheiro em uma jogada perigosa: comprar ações de uma empresa que aparente não tem tanta rentabilidade dentro do mercado, mas que irá surpreender a todos.

Trazer assuntos relacionados ao mercado financeiro através das representações cinematográficas é sempre uma tarefa relativamente complicada porque é preciso criar abordagens e linguagens bem didáticas para que o público consiga se conectar (ou ao menos criar o mínimo de empatia não apenas pela estória que está sendo contada, mas também pelo que acontece com os seus personagens), e posteriormente mergulhar dentro do filme. Este é justamente o caso deste projeto, que é baseado na batalha épica que aconteceu entre pequenos investidores da GameStop vs. a Melvin Capital.

Uma das coisas que mais acontece no mercado financeiro é a falta de credibilidade sobre alguns tipos de investimentos, mas em alguns momentos, situações improváveis acabam acontecendo, e este é o caso da GameStop, que antes de se tornar um nome bombástico dentro do universo dos investidores, era basicamente uma empresa varejista especializa na comercialização de jogos para vídeo games. No entanto, depois que acontece uma verdadeira revolução cibernética focada nas oscilações dos valores relacionados as compras de ações desvalorizadas, Wall Street sofre um grande golpe.

Sediada em Dallas (Estados Unidos) e fundada 1984, após conseguir uma valorização astronômica depois que um grupo de pequenos investidores começou a comprar suas ações, a GameStop criou uma verdadeira polarização entre muitos tipos de investidores. Através de um movimento bem arquitetado por pequenos investidores em um fórum chamado WallStreetBets (alocado no Reddit), alguns dos grandes chefões de Wall Street sentiram o bolso pesar com altas perdas. Quando os pobres estão ganhando dinheiro e os ricos estão perdendo, é sempre algo bastante satisfatório de ser visto.

O roteiro traz toda esta trama de uma maneira muito divertida, sempre criando elementos que fomentam situações muito semelhantes à uma realidade vivenciada por milhões de investidores que estão espalhados pelo mundo (pessoas comuns, com empregos comuns e que buscam por uma vida melhor), e ao escolher costurar esse tipo de narrativa, os roteiristas criaram um cenário muito interessante de ser acompanhado (onde você literalmente torce pela vitória dos mocinhos e pela derrota dos vilões), apostando também na inserção de memes que se tornaram uma febre anos atrás.

As perdas das empresas que lutaram bravamente para sabotar a GameStop resultaram em bilhões. Mundialmente, os fundos de investimentos foram destruídos, e elas tiveram que fechar as suas portas, mostrando que nem sempre quem está no topo sai vitorioso. O modo como este roteiro articula todo esse enredo é quase sempre cheio de referências à nossa realidade, e mesmo que hajam elementos fictícios no seu desenvolvimento, há uma prevalência pela verdade e pelas urgências dos fatos apresentados (o que acaba resultado em cenas onde é possível sentir à tensão nas situações).

Usando apenas um único personagem como fio condutor de toda à trama, o filme vai conectado todos os personagens coadjuvantes em uma rede tecnológica que acaba convergindo com o mundo do protagonista (que é o verdadeiro líder de tudo). Paul Dano está muito bem na pele de um jovem investidor determinado a “quebrar” uma parte do mercado financeiro e dar mais autonomia e chances reais de lucros para os investidores mais pobres. Uma performance muito divertida. Quanto ao elenco coadjuvante, o tempo de tela é muito fragmentado e as performances são bem medianas.

Apesar do roteiro não se aprofundar tanto no desenvolvimento da estória no sentido mais técnico (uma decisão que eu particularmente achei muito assertiva para tornar o projeto em algo mais nichado do que ele realmente já é... afinal, é um filme baseado em uma história mais familiar para quem acompanha o mercado financeiro), é muito bom ver que o diretor Craig Gillespie não se privou de tentar manter à essência da trama em meio a autenticidade da sua visão com relação ao ponto central dos acontecimentos. Os elementos estão lá, mas sem metodologias de linguagens complexas.

Dinheiro Fácil é aquele tipo de filme que consegue transformar uma trama possivelmente “entediante”, em algo repleto de astúcia, de identidade própria e com toques cômicos muito assertivos. Tecnicamente é um projeto fraco (e até tem algumas edições de cenas com qualidades bem questionáveis), mas que ainda sim, consegue superar esta “falha” ao apostar em um nível de narrativa estrutural muito inteligente, e que acaba funcionando como o seu principal atrativo, mostrando que não é preciso investir as quantias bilionárias para criar projetos com uma qualidade muito consistente.

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Buenos días, buenas tardes o buenas noches, damas y caballeros. Hoy seguimos manejando la misma temática de las reseñas que vengo trayendo a esta comunidad, sí, las películas acerca de asesinos en serie y los policías persiguiéndolos dándoles caza (esto debe de tener un nombre en específico que buscaré después), supongo que desde que vi Se7en le agarré cierto gustó al género policíaco, pero es que, siéndoles sincero a quién no le gusta un buen misterio, más si está bien formulado y te mantiene atrapado, que creo que eso es lo más importante, si no se puede mantener al espectador pegado a la pantalla por los acontecimientos que van ocurriendo, qué sentido tiene, ¿de verdad te puedes considerar un buen drama psicológico con policías si no consigues eso? Es una excelente pregunta si lo piensas, con una respuesta bastante obvia. La película que les vengo a hablar a continuación se llama El coleccionista de huesos y es considerada como uno de las grandes películas de policías junto con la anteriormente mencionada Se7en, aunque sinceramente yo no tenía idea de eso, no sé mucho acerca de películas la verdad pero bueno, sin más dilación, comencemos con la reseña.

Good morning, good afternoon or good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Today we continue with the same theme of reviews that I have been bringing to this community, yes, movies about serial killers and police officers pursuing them to hunt them down (this must have a specific name that I will look for later). I guess ever since I saw Se7en, I developed a certain liking for the police genre, but honestly, who doesn't like a good mystery, especially if it is well-formulated and keeps you trapped, which I think is the most important thing, if you can't keep the viewer glued to the screen due to the events that are happening, what's the point, can you really consider yourself a good psychological drama with cops if you can't achieve that? It's an excellent question if you think about it, with a pretty obvious answer. The movie I'm going to talk about next is called The Bone Collector and it is considered one of the great police films along with the aforementioned Se7en, although honestly I had no idea about that, I don't know much about movies to be honest but well, without further ado, let's start with the review.

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La película nos pone en la piel de Lincoln Rhyme, un policía casi que legendario alabado por sus compañeros debido a su excelente labor, reconocido por ser un experto analizando escenas del crimen en asesinatos; una lástima que debido a un accidente este quede en un estado casi que vegetal, donde solo puede mover su boca, sus hombros y su dedo. Rhyme no tiene muchas ganas de vivir y ya tiene un día planeado para su "transición", cosa que se impedirá si en sus manos llegase un caso de su interés. Por el otro lado tenemos a la joven policía Amelia Donaghy, quien se dedica a tratar temas policiales relacionados con menores de edad, como las drogas, hasta que en un día de patrullaje recibe el llamado de un joven, encontrándose en el proceso con un cadáver, en lo que parece ser una escena del crimen montada; Amelia destacará en ese momento por su trabajo impoluto en examinar la escena, siguiendo los consejos de los libros de Lincoln, trabajo que es reconocido por él en persona cuando los dos se dispongan a dar con el asesino (después de técnicamente convencer a Amelia de que sea detective por su potencial), quien tiene como característica principal extraer algún hueso a su víctima. Debido al estado de Lincoln, Amelia es quien hará de sus ojos y guía para completar el trabajo.

The film puts us in the shoes of Lincoln Rhyme, a nearly legendary policeman praised by his colleagues for his excellent work, recognized for being an expert in analyzing crime scenes in murders; it's a shame that due to an accident, he ends up in an almost vegetative state, where he can only move his mouth, his shoulders, and his finger. Rhyme doesn't have much desire to live and already has a planned day for his "transition," something that will be prevented if a case of his interest ends up in his hands. On the other hand, we have the young police officer Amelia Donaghy, who is dedicated to dealing with police issues related to minors, such as drugs, until one day while on patrol she receives a call from a young man, finding herself in the process with a corpse, in what seems to be a staged crime scene; Amelia will stand out at that moment for her immaculate work in examining the scene, following Lincoln's advice from the books, work that is recognized by him in person when they both set out to catch the killer (after technically convincing Amelia to become a detective due to her potential), who has the main characteristic of extracting a bone from his victim. Due to Lincoln's condition, Amelia will be his eyes and guide to complete the job.

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Lo que más llega a impresionar es el desarrollo de personajes de los dos protagonistas, quienes pasan de odiarse a complementarse quizás hasta un poco demasiado, no sé si me entiendas. Amelia simplemente no soporta a Lincoln lo llega a considerar casi que un ególatra que solo habla y habla, cree que es alguien que se siente poderoso debido a su estatus, alguien que le gusta señalar con su dedo a los demás lo que no deben hacer y lo que sí. Rhyme de cierta manera, cambia su forma de ver la vida, deja de pensar en la eutanasia conforme va conociendo más y más a Amelia, influyendo también en que parece disfrutar ver ella cómo avanza en su camino como detective. A pesar de todo esto, siento un poco forzada la relación amorosa entre los dos, ocurre inesperadamente, puede que sea la idea pero para mí es el pequeño detalle en contra que le encuentro a la trama. Refiriéndonos al asesino en serie, se siente como una verdadera amenaza, nunca sabrás que hará en su próximo movimiento, además son bastantes interesantes los acertijos que se manejan y ponen a prueba a Lincoln y Amelia. Me gusta la conclusión donde Amelia logra usar sus propias habilidades para finalmente dar con el asesino, es un buen cierre demostrando el desarrollo donde pasa de no poder ver un cadáver a ser alguien perspicaz.

What is most impressive is the character development of the two protagonists, who go from hating each other to complementing each other, maybe a little too much, I don't know if you understand me. Amelia simply can't stand Lincoln and even considers him somewhat of an egotist who only talks and talks. She thinks he is someone who feels powerful because of his status, someone who likes to point his finger at others and tell them what they should and shouldn't do. Rhyme, in a way, changes his way of seeing life, he stops thinking about euthanasia as he gets to know Amelia more and more, also influencing her to seem to enjoy seeing her progress on her path as a detective. Despite all this, I feel that the romantic relationship between the two is a bit forced, it happens unexpectedly, maybe that's the idea but for me, it's the small detail against the plot that I find. Referring to the serial killer, he feels like a real threat, you never know what he will do next, and the riddles that Lincoln and Amelia deal with are quite interesting and put them to the test. I like the conclusion where Amelia manages to use her own skills to finally catch the killer, it's a good ending that demonstrates how she goes from not being able to see a corpse to being perceptive.

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El planteamiento se podría considerar como algo sencillo pero que es llevado a cabo a la perfección debido a los actores que salen en pantalla (sinceramente varios me resultan familiares pero en realidad soy malo con los nombres), destacando obviamente el trabajo de Angelina Jolie, quien hace el papel de Amelia, tengo que admitir que prácticamente salí enamorado de esa mujer con esos planos que hacían de su cara, donde destacaban sus ojos, aunque bueno, eso es otro tema pero solo quería decirlo. He de aplaudir de forma rotunda el ritmo en el que se maneja la película, siendo que a pesar de tener dos horas de duración se siente bastante ligera, muy fácil de ver, no se hace en lo absoluto tediosa. Creo que es una fácil recomendación para cualquiera que quiera ver una película de drama policíaco, sencilla de ver a la par de entretenida y con buenos actores.

The approach could be considered something simple but carried out to perfection due to the actors on screen (honestly, several of them seem familiar to me but I'm really bad with names), highlighting Angelina Jolie's work, who plays the role of Amelia, I have to admit that I practically fell in love with that woman with those shots of her face, where her eyes stood out, although well, that's another topic but I just wanted to say it. I must applaud the pace at which the movie is handled, even though it lasts two hours, it feels quite light, very easy to watch, it doesn't become tedious at all. I think it is an easy recommendation for anyone who wants to watch a crime drama movie, simple to watch and at the same time entertaining with good actors.

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Day One resets the timeline of the intense horror saga "A Quiet Place", its more a psychological horror story as we humans are use to talk on a daily bases, keeping our mouth close for most people is impossible even when you are alone might start singing and I think its a natural reflect based on ours life so staying quiet with the sole purpose of surviving its another entire stage or horror, imagine you can stay and live surrounded with this alien monsters but the second you make the most insignificant sound you are dead. On Day One we might get some answers as how the entire world became Quiet, probably not WHY alien came to Earth but will show us the process everything went down. From the trailer there are already some images of ships dropping down form the sky and aliens starting to snap people on New York City, probably one of the loudest cities in the world.

Michael Sarnoski is a director who knows how to both scare and move audiences, known for his work on the film “Pig,” starring Nicolas Cage, a masterpiece of psychological horror that also explores themes such as grief and loss. He’s now in charge of “A Quiet Place: Day One,” the third installment in the post-apocalyptic horror saga. John Krasinski directed the first two movies of the A Quiet Place series, and initially, Jeff Nichols was supposed to take over, but apparently, there were some creative differences, leading Sarnoski to assume the project. With his talent for crafting complex stories and his ability to build tension, Sarnoski is a perfect choice to direct “A Quiet Place: Day One.” Audiences can expect a film that will both terrify and deeply move them. However, I read an interview with Alex Wolff where he mentioned that it’s not precisely a horror movie; it’s more drama-oriented. It might not focus as much on the chaos of the creatures, although we’ll still see monster mayhem.

The cast for this movie I have to say its an impressive lineup of talent, starting with Joseph Quinn, recognize for his role of Eddie Munson in the fourth season of Stranger Things and his appearances in Game of Thrones, Les Misérables (2018), and Overlord (2018). Lupita Nyong’o, Oscar winning actress well known for her powerful performance in the movie 12 Years a Slave and her captivating roles in Non Stop (2014), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and Black Panther (2018), joins the team Alex Wolff, known for his multiple talents in acting, music, and film making, having starred in Patriots Day (2016), the terror Hereditary (2018), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and The Cat and the Moon (2019). Djimon Hounsou, a two time Academy Award nominee recognized for his powerful roles in Blood Diamond and Gladiator, brings his formidable presence to the cast, having also impressed audiences in In America, Gladiator (2000), and Amistad (1997). Additionally, Denis O’Hare, renowned for his multiple roles of complex characters, brings his expertise to the movie, having spent 12 years as a stage actor in Chicago before transitioning to New York.

As most movies premiering this year 2024 the Day One also experience delays due to the global pandemic which pushed back its release from September 2023 to June 2024 right after that dealing with the Hollywood writers and actors strikes but it is a big project that could not back down.

Along this time of production out of no where when everyone was expecting this movie to be on the same category of horror, Alex Wolff made a statement regarding a certain shift for the theme of this movie, this third part of the saga leans more towards drama and not the classic horror and suspense that we have seen on its prequel, this unexpected change has spark the fans curiosity and increase the excitement for how the franchise will evolve, it's kinda hard imagine a prequel shifting gears this way or even completely eliminating the horror element from the story, that's why other two movies there interesting.

The title of this prequel indicates that the story will focus more into how everything started, how the invasion drop on Earth from one second to another. John Krasinski, director and writer of the first two movies, hinted that Lupita Nyong’o’s character will go through the chaos in the world’s noisiest city, New York, something that doesn't go well with this entire story, kinda reminds me the scene from the Last of Us where they explain how Clickers create this root system across miles to communicate with each other, point is you had to be deadly silence to be able to go through this places now imagine been in New York and not making any noise to avoid aliens, I think one idea don't go well with the other.

The slogan "Live the day our world fell silent" suggests that this third movie will add more context into the previous two explaining how everything begin, if that is the case must be a great experience to watch the first two now, before watching Day One. I went through something similar before starting to watch the TV series MONARCH as I watch previous movies related to it, if only most franchise operate like this. I believe the movie promises to offer a unique view of the franchise, focusing on the most human aspects of the story so its possible they do move out from the Alien focus into the drama of those who were trying to survive the day everything started. The combination of a talented director with an intriguing story makes A Quiet Place: Day One one of the most anticipated horror movies of 2024, well not horror now.

Funny the moment I started doing this post a few weeks ago after I notice the teaser, official trailer just drop today, most of the trailers that were circulating were fan made. Until today the premier for this third act of A Quiet Place is set for June 28, 2024 and from what I have red online. The addition of new cast members, a genre shift, and the promise of a new perspective on the silent apocalypse have generated much anticipation.

Big part of the attractive of this movie was the silence and mimics, people trying to communicate staying completely silent, I wonder how much this would affect the perception from viewers and critics since this aspects that were previously the apex of the movie wont be there anymore or very little compare to its prequels, although this could setup a new exciting platform for other movies keep in mind that now days creating an entire universe is the new trend.

El "Coming of Age" es el género del cine del que más me agrada ver; las historias de personajes transitando por una etapa de la vida en dónde la necesidad de conectar, encajar, ser parte de algo, se convierte en prioridad para formar una personalidad en el futuro; creo que hay historias muy bien escritas que aunque mayormente usan otros géneros como la comedia o drama, siempre he pensado que funciona con otros más y es que por mucha fantasía o exageración que puede tener alguna de estas historias, siempre está presente ese toque de realidad lo cual hace que el público puedan sentirse identificado.

"Coming of Age" is the genre of cinema that I like to see the most; the stories of characters going through a stage of life where the need to connect, fit in, be part of something, becomes a priority to form a personality in the future; I think there are very well written stories that although mostly use other genres such as comedy or drama, I have always thought that it works with other genres and no matter how much fantasy or exaggeration that may have some of these stories, there is always that touch of reality which makes the public can feel identified.

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"Orion and the Dark" es la más reciente producción animada de DreamWorks Animation y Netflix; este film relata la historia de "Orion", un chico de 11 años de edad, el cual está comenzando en transitar una etapa de su vida que lo podrá definir en su futuro; eso hace que el joven Orion sienta ansiedad y peor aún, sienta miedo por toda experiencia que pueda tener; justamente uno de sus grandes miedos es a la oscuridad lo cual es extraño porque no pierde la oportunidad de hacérselo saber y en una noche cuando la oscuridad es total, este chico tendrá la visita de su más grande némesis, pero para su sorpresa, encontrará de lo que más teme podrá ser el punto de partida de encontrar la valentía para enfrentar el futuro.

"Orion and the Dark" is the most recent animated production of DreamWorks Animation and Netflix; this film tells the story of "Orion", an 11 year old boy, who is beginning to go through a stage of his life that could define his future; that makes young Orion feel anxiety and even worse, feel fear for any experience he may have; precisely one of his greatest fears is the darkness which is strange because he does not miss the opportunity to let him know it and in a night when the darkness is total, this boy will have the visit of his greatest nemesis, but to his surprise, he will find what he fears the most could be the starting point to find the courage to face the future.

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Este film es basado en el libro infantil del mismo nombre y que fue escrito por Emma Yarlett; su historia como otras producciones animadas se enfoca en ciertas dificultades que padece el personaje principal en el momento de comenzar su transitar por la adolescencia; un tema muy presente en este tipo de films, pero que en esta oportunidad presenta la particularidad de tener un buen relato de como los miedos podrá ser o no muy influyentes en las personas que seremos en el futuro; justamente ese es un tema que más me ha llamado la atención en esta película porque no solamente se enfoca en como los miedos afectan a alguien en una etapa de su vida, sino como pueden seguir estando presente en el futuro.

El guion fue escrito por Charlie Kaufman; justamente demuestra que se puede aprender a lidiar con el miedo, no hablo superarlo definitivamente porque la película demuestra que eso es imposible, pero que de igual manera se debe demostrar valentía al vivir las diferentes situaciones que debemos experimentar; ese mensaje es maravilloso y lo que me ha sorprendido en esta película que pareciera tener un transitar ya visto en otros films dentro del género Coming of Age, pero tiene una particularidad en el relato que le da cierta originalidad; estos aspectos hacen mucho más entretenida esta película en dónde la animación, la comedia, aventura y fantasía, no le resta a tener su porción de realidad.

This film is based on the children's book of the same name, written by Emma Yarlett; its story, like other animated productions, focuses on certain difficulties that the main character suffers at the time of beginning his journey through adolescence; a theme very present in this type of films, but that in this opportunity presents the particularity of having a good story of how fears may or may not be very influential in the people we will be in the future; precisely that is a theme that has caught my attention in this film because it not only focuses on how fears affect someone at a stage of his life, but how they can continue to be present in the future.

The script was written by Charlie Kaufman; it just shows that you can learn to deal with fear, I'm not talking about overcoming it definitively because the film shows that this is impossible, but that you should still show courage in living the different situations that we must experience; that message is wonderful and what has surprised me in this film that seems to have a transit already seen in other films within the Coming of Age genre, but has a particularity in the story that gives it some originality; these aspects make this film much more entertaining where the animation, comedy, adventure and fantasy, does not detract from having its portion of reality.

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El diseño de los personajes y del mundo en dónde se desarrolla la historia es muy agradable, es bastante dinámico y a pesar de ser un film animado, debo decir que es bastante caricaturesco y eso es debido por la imaginación de "Orion", el cual a primer momento me hizo compararlo a "Charlie Brown", pero por supuesto con un inmenso temor a todo y por supuesto solitario; esta característica del personaje parece que a ciertas personas que han visto el film, le parece molesta, no les voy a mentir de que sí, es cierto, es molesta, pero también es necesaria para la historia, en realidad el comportamiento del personaje en un principio es importante para su evolución y para su relación con "La Oscuridad", el cual es un personaje fascinante, una entidad que se ha descrito como una imagen de la maldad, pero según él, es un elemento necesario para la vida; con La Oscuridad se explora el prejuicio, la soledad, la depresión, es un personaje que debe lidiar con una opinión errada hacia él y que debe encontrar a alguien que puedan entender su relevancia en la vida; es de los personajes escritos y diseñados de manera agradable tanto para adulto como niños.

The design of the characters and the world where the story takes place is very nice, it is quite dynamic and despite being an animated film, I must say that it is quite cartoonish and that is due to the imagination of "Orion", which at first made me compare him to "Charlie Brown", but of course with an immense fear of everything and of course lonely; this characteristic of the character seems that to some people who have seen the film, it seems annoying, I'm not going to lie that yes, it is true, it is annoying, but it is also necessary for the story, in fact the behavior of the character in the beginning is important for his evolution and for his relationship with "The Darkness", which is a fascinating character, an entity that has been described as an image of evil, but according to him, it is a necessary element for life; The Darkness explores prejudice, loneliness, depression, he is a character who must deal with a wrong opinion towards him and who must find someone who can understand his relevance in life; he is one of the characters written and designed in an enjoyable way for both adults and children.

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Tenía tiempo que no veía una película que superaba las expectativas que me había hecho; Orion and the Dark es magnífica y no entiendo el porqué de su nula promoción, su estreno fue hace días atrás y poco he leído en las redes sociales sobre esta historia, una que si es cierto que usa elementos antes vistos, pero el trato a temas sobre el miedo y de como sucumbir a ese sentimiento puede afectar nuestro futuro y de quién nos rodea, es algo que pocas veces he visto; en eso ha demostrado originalidad y también la manera simple y directa sobre enseñar un mensaje relevante sobre cómo lidiar con ciertos problemas a una temprana edad en nuestro crecimiento; recomiendo enormemente ver esta película, la animación es magnífica en lo simple que es, sus personajes están muy bien escritos, su desarrollo es excelente y es parte de la sorpresa del film y por supuesto su historia, es un Coming of Age, lleno de fantasía, aventura y como dije al comienzo de la reseña, con una buena porción de realidad.

It's been a while since I've seen a movie that exceeded my expectations; Orion and the Dark is magnificent and I don't understand the reason for its lack of promotion, its premiere was a few days ago and I've read little on social networks about this story, it's true that it uses elements seen before, but the treatment of fear and how succumbing to that feeling can affect our future and who surrounds us, is something I've rarely seen; in that it has shown originality and also the simple and direct way of teaching a relevant message about how to deal with certain problems at an early age in our growing up; I highly recommend watching this movie, the animation is magnificent in how simple it is, its characters are very well written, its development is excellent and is part of the surprise of the film and of course its story, it is a Coming of Age, full of fantasy, adventure and as I said at the beginning of the review, with a good portion of reality.

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¡Hola amigos! Hoy les traigo mi opinión de una miniserie live action de 5 capítulos basada en un manga y anime que veía cuando era pequeña. La serie se estrenó en diciembre, pero no la había podido ver hasta ahora y déjenme decirles que es el live action más perfecto que vi en mi vida. Les estoy hablando de Yu Yu Hakusho. 

Hello friends! Today I bring you my opinion of a 5 episode live action miniseries based on a manga and anime I used to watch when I was little. The series premiered in December, but I hadn't been able to watch it until now and let me tell you that it is the most perfect live action I've ever seen in my life. I'm talking about Yu Yu Hakusho.

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La serie trata sobre un adolescente problemático llamado Yusuke Urameshi que un día desafía las reglas del destino al salvar a un niño de una tragedia y termina muriendo en el acto. De inmediato es llevado por Botan, una especie de parca, al mundo espiritual para hablar con Koenma, que es el que cuida el lugar y decide en base a las acciones que tuvieron en vida si las almas de los fallecidos van hacía el cielo o el infierno. Viendo a Yusuke y considerando que el hecho que lo mató fue provocado por un Yokai, un demonio, decide convertirlo en un agente espiritual y mandarlo de vuelta con vida al mundo humano para que pueda luchar contra los yokais que se empecinan en cruzar de su mundo demoníaco al humano para hacer desastres. Es allí donde empieza la aventura de este joven luchador que buscará hacerse más fuerte cada día para acabar contra los demonios malignos que quieran hacerle daño a sus seres queridos, pero en su camino aprenderá que no todos los yokais son malos, así como no todos los humanos son buenos.

The series is about a troubled teenager named Yusuke Urameshi who one day defies the rules of fate by saving a boy from a tragedy and ends up dying on the spot. He is immediately taken by Botan, a kind of grim reaper, to the spirit world to talk to Koenma, who is the caretaker of the place and decides based on the actions they had in life whether the souls of the deceased go to heaven or hell. Seeing Yusuke and considering that the event that killed him was caused by a Yokai, a demon, he decides to turn him into a spiritual agent and send him back alive to the human world so that he can fight against the Yokai who insist on crossing from their demonic world to the human world to make disasters. It is there where the adventure of this young fighter begins, who will seek to become stronger every day to end the evil demons who want to harm his loved ones, but on his way he will learn that not all yokais are bad, just as not all humans are good.

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Que pedazo de serie, estoy gratamente sorprendida con la maravilla que me encontré, es increíble que lograrán una adaptación tan brillante en tan pocos capítulos, pero queda demostrado que sí se puede. Considerando que es un anime que vi por última vez hace 20 años, ver este live action me recordó muchas cosas y puedo decir que estuvo muy bien resuelto todo. No lo tengo tan fresco, seguro que hubo algunas subtramas y sucesos diferentes, pero lo que me acuerdo patente estuvo incluido. 

What a great series, I am pleasantly surprised with the wonder that I found, it is incredible that they achieved such a brilliant adaptation in so few chapters, but it is demonstrated that it can be done. Considering that it is an anime that I last saw 20 years ago, watching this live action reminded me of many things and I can say that everything was very well resolved. I don't have it so fresh, I'm sure there were some different subplots and events, but what I remember was included.

También quiero destacar el buen casting que lograron, son iguales a los personajes animados no solo en lo físico, sino en el carácter y la personalidad, era la esencia de los personajes que recordaba. El vestuario también es impresionante, las características de los yokais, todo es muy igual a como lo recuerdo. La verdad es que estuvo increíble. Me llenó de emoción ver esta serie.

I also want to highlight the good casting they achieved, they are equal to the animated characters not only physically, but in character and personality, it was the essence of the characters I remembered. The costumes are also impressive, the characteristics of the yokais, everything is very similar to what I remember. The truth is that it was amazing. I was very excited to see this series.

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Además de todo esto, es muy adictiva de ver y sentí que la termine muy rápido más allá de que solo tenga 5 capítulos, se me pasaron volando. Me atrapó desde el primer momento. Me quito el sombrero ante semejante trabajo de adaptación y la serie por sí sola también es entretenida o al menos a mí me lo parece, tiene mucha acción y al ser corta no hay casi relleno. Así que si quieren algo corto y entretenido para ver esta serie es la ideal. 

Besides all this, it is very addictive to watch and I felt that I finished it very quickly even though it only has 5 chapters, they flew by. It grabbed me from the very first moment. Hats off to such a job of adaptation and the series itself is also entertaining or at least it seems so to me, it has a lot of action and being short there is almost no filler. So if you want something short and entertaining to watch this series is ideal.

Estuve investigando y quizá haya una segunda temporada. Ya no me acuerdo tanto, pero estaba segura de que el anime o el manga es mucho más largo, así que puede ser. Por mí parte voy a cruzar los dedos para que así sea porque me encantaría seguir viendo más de estos increíbles personajes y su historia. 

I was researching and maybe there is a second season. I don't remember so much anymore, but I was sure the anime or manga is much longer, so maybe. I for one am going to cross my fingers that it is because I would love to keep seeing more of these amazing characters and their story.

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Bueno amigos, esto es todo lo que les quería decir con respecto a esta serie. Espero que les haya gustado y se animen a verla. Si ya lo hicieron me encantaría saber su opinión y si piensan que estuvo fiel a su versión original.

Gracias por llegar hasta acá y leer. ¡Hasta la próxima!

Well friends, this is all I wanted to tell you about this series. I hope you liked it and I encourage you to watch it. If you already did, I would love to know your opinion and if you think it was faithful to the original version.

Thanks for making it this far and for reading. See you next time!

It's been over a year since the release of Elvis, directed by Baz Lurhman, with Austin Butler resurrecting the image of the so-called King of Rock. A film in which Tom Hanks played Colonel Parker, whose accent brought him a lot of criticism. I loved that movie. Those who read my post about Elvis know that it was one of my favorites.

I remember pointing out in my post that when Elvis met Priscilla, she was underage and the Elvis movie didn't scrutinize that. When they met, the age difference was wide. A teenager of about fourteen. To me that's a child. I think a good biopic should address all facets of the character, his light side and also his dark side.

Sofia Coppola is in charge of bringing us the biopic about the woman behind the myth. Priscilla Presley. Focusing on the woman who conquered the heart of the most desired man of the time. The man who made many women have wild dreams. To do so, it takes the memoirs written by Priscilla herself to write the script and also to be in the director's chair.

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Hace más de un año que se estrenó Elvis, dirigida por Baz Lurhman, con Austin Butler resucitando la imagen del llamado Rey del Rock. Una película en la que Tom Hanks interpretaba al Coronel Parker, cuyo acento le acarreó muchas críticas. A mí me encantó esa película. Los que leyeron mi post sobre Elvis saben que era una de mis favoritas.

Recuerdo que señalé en mi post que cuando Elvis conoció a Priscilla, ella era menor de edad y la película de Elvis no escudriñó eso. Cuando se conocieron, la diferencia de edad era amplia. Una adolescente de unos catorce años. Para mí eso es una niña. Creo que un buen biopic debe abordar todas las facetas del personaje, su lado luminoso y también su lado oscuro.

Sofía Coppola se encarga de traernos el biopic sobre la mujer detrás del mito. Priscilla Presley. Poniendo el foco en la mujer que conquistó el corazón del hombre más deseado de la época. El hombre que hizo que muchas mujeres tuvieran sueños salvajes. Para ello, toma las memorias escritas por la propia Priscilla para escribir el guión y también para estar en la silla del director.

The filmmaker has disenchanted me over time. I liked The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation. Other of his films I liked, without being fascinated by them, I still trusted Coppola. But with On the Rocks I'm feeling little patience with his projects. Maybe his style no longer appeals to me. His progre tendency has me jaded. I don't know. When I finished watching Priscilla I asked myself how could I put up with this?

I'm not going to throw stones against the filmmaker, she already has enough haters. I have written post where I value her performance in The Godfather 3. Movie where she was butchered with her performance as Michael Corleone's daughter. Although I remember the news of that time without internet, where they said that she was only given the character because she was the daughter of the director.

Sometimes I have to agree with those who criticize the work of this filmmaker. She has earned it. With Priscilla, she has played the progressive savior and that is counterproductive. In several interviews she has made an analogy between Priscilla's life, always under the shadow of Elvis, with her own life, saying that she was under the shadow of her father. There is a big difference. She didn't have a choice to be her father's daughter. Priscilla did have a choice who to fall in love with. You have to tell it like it is.

Another point where Sofia Coppola is wrong is in saying that she has achieved everything on her own. Her biggest successes and most successful films were when she was married to Spike Jonze. Someone who is also vital to her professional growth. Already the name Coppola gave her a certain influence. If she didn't want to be under the shadow of her surname, she could have done like her cousin Nicolas Cage and taken another one, couldn't she?

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La cineasta me ha desencantado con el tiempo. Me gustaron The Virgin Suicides y Lost in Translation. Otras de sus películas me gustaron, sin llegar a fascinarme, seguía confiando en Coppola. Pero con On the Rocks estoy sintiendo poca paciencia con sus proyectos. Quizás su estilo ya no me atrae. Su tendencia progre me tiene hastiado. No sé. Cuando terminé de ver Priscilla me pregunté ¿cómo he podido aguantar esto?

No voy a tirar piedras contra la cineasta, ya tiene suficientes haters. He escrito post donde valoro su actuación en El Padrino 3. Película donde la masacraron con su interpretación de hija de Michael Corleone. Aunque recuerdo las noticias de aquella época sin internet, donde decían que sólo le habían dado el personaje por ser la hija del director.

A veces tengo que dar la razón a los que critican el trabajo de esta cineasta. Ella se lo gana a pulso. Con Priscilla, se ha puesto de salvadora progresista y eso sí que es contraproducente. En varias entrevistas ha hecho una analogía entre la vida de Priscilla, siempre bajo la sombra de Elvis, con su propia vida, diciendo que ella estaba bajo la sombra de su padre. Hay una gran diferencia. Ella no tuvo elección de ser la hija de su padre. Priscilla sí tuvo elección de quién enamorarse. Hay que contar las cosas como son.

Otro punto en el que Sofia Coppola se equivoca es en decir que lo ha conseguido todo sola. Sus mayores éxitos y sus películas más exitosas fueron cuando estaba casada con Spike Jonze. Alguien que también es vital para su crecimiento profesional. Ya el nombre Coppola le daba cierta influencia. Si no quería estar bajo la sombra de su apellido, podría haber hecho como su primo Nicolas Cage y haberse puesto otro, ¿no?

Betting on a new market within the entertainment industry, A24 arrives with a new (and surprising) project: its first adult animation. Hazbin Hotel tells the story of Charlie Morningstar, a young dreamer who is known as the “princess of hell” because she is the daughter of Lucifer. In hell, she decided to open a “special hotel” so that the lost souls living in that hostile territory have some chance of redemption for better days.

Going a little further than this objective, Charlie also searches for a non-violent alternative to prevent an even greater overpopulation in hell, but this group of demons promises to be a lot of work. Amidst this plot (which even brings narrative elements about religion in its presentation “monologue”… something that happens in the first few minutes), there is a range of characters with completely chaotic profiles in all their nuances.

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Each of them has a very striking characteristic. Be it pure madness of thoughts, high levels of anxiety, a predilection for pornography, severe depression, megalomaniac attacks, among many other specific points. All of this ends up converging very well within the same universe, showing all the efficiency of an excellent quality script and with a frantic pace of events that are quickly connected in their projections.

The entire exaggerated (and alarmist) tone of the narrative is quite assertive, creating countless situations where logic doesn't make any sense (and that's great, because the craziness of the script becomes even more fun in its most essential context). Charlie is the perfect protagonist for a narrative that will certainly bring even more crazy things in the future. Up until this point, I've only watched the first chapter, and honestly, it's a pretty funny animation.

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Vivienne Medrano created a devilishly fun project, acidic and full of dark humor on all sides (the graphic elements are excellent and are even much more functional when, in some way, they manage to satirize religion). Vibrant colors and very striking drawings also help to create an identity of its own for this project, which spares no effort to impact the public with its duality between “good” and “evil”.

I'll watch the other seven episodes soon, but I can already say that Hazbin Hotel is one of the best animations I've seen in years. The dysfunctionality of the characters is surreal, the comic level is extremely high and the intelligence of the lines is undeniable (especially the fact that everything ends up being intricate without there being so much effort for the script to flow normally). The battle between heaven and hell promises to be a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to what's to come.

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Primeras impressiones sobre Hazbin Hotel: El hotel de las viejas glorias.

Apostando por un nuevo mercado dentro de la industria del entretenimiento, A24 llega con un nuevo (y sorprendente) proyecto: su primera animación para adultos. Hazbin Hotel cuenta la historia de Charlie Morningstar, una joven soñadora conocida como la “princesa del infierno” por ser hija de Lucifer. En el infierno decidió abrir un “hotel especial” para que las almas perdidas que viven en ese territorio hostil tengan alguna posibilidad de redención para días mejores.

Yendo un poco más allá de este objetivo, Charlie también busca una alternativa no violenta para evitar una superpoblación aún mayor en el infierno, pero este grupo de demonios promete ser mucho trabajo. En medio de esta trama (que incluso trae elementos narrativos sobre religión en su “monólogo” de presentación… algo que sucede en los primeros minutos), hay un abanico de personajes con perfiles completamente caóticos en todos sus matices.

Cada uno de ellos tiene una característica muy llamativa. Ya sea pura locura de pensamientos, altos niveles de ansiedad, predilección por la pornografía, depresión severa, ataques megalómanos, entre muchos otros puntos específicos. Todo ello acaba convergiendo muy bien dentro de un mismo universo, mostrando toda la eficacia de un guión de excelente calidad y con un ritmo frenético de acontecimientos que rápidamente se conectan en sus proyecciones.

Todo el tono exagerado (y alarmista) de la narración es bastante asertivo, creando innumerables situaciones donde la lógica no tiene ningún sentido (y eso es genial, porque la locura del guión se vuelve aún más divertida en su contexto más esencial). Charlie es el protagonista perfecto para una narrativa que seguramente traerá aún más locuras en el futuro. Hasta ahora solo he visto el primer capítulo y, sinceramente, es una animación bastante divertida.

Vivienne Medrano creó un proyecto endiabladamente divertido, ácido y lleno de humor negro por todos lados (los elementos gráficos son excelentes y son aún mucho más funcionales cuando, de alguna manera, logran satirizar la religión). Colores vibrantes y dibujos muy llamativos también ayudan a crear una identidad propia para este proyecto, que no escatima esfuerzos para impactar al público con su dualidad entre el “bien” y el “mal”.

Veré los otros siete episodios pronto, pero ya puedo decir que Hazbin Hotel es una de las mejores animaciones que he visto en años. La disfuncionalidad de los personajes es surrealista, el nivel cómico es altísimo y la inteligencia de las líneas es innegable (sobre todo el hecho de que todo acaba siendo intrincado sin que haya tanto esfuerzo para que el guión fluya con normalidad). La batalla entre el cielo y el infierno promete ser muy divertida y estoy deseando ver lo que está por venir.

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Primeiras impressões sobre Hazbin Hotel.

Apostando em um novo mercado dentro da indústria do entretenimento, a A24 chega com um novo (e surpreendente) projeto: a sua primeira animação adulta. Hazbin Hotel conta a história de Charlie Morningstar, uma jovem sonhadora que é conhecida como a “princesa do inferno” por ser filha de Lúcifer. No inferno, ela decidiu abrir um “hotel especial” para que as almas penadas que vivem naquele território hostil tenham alguma chance de redenção para dias melhores.

Indo um pouco mais além deste objetivo, Charlie também busca por uma alternativa não violenta para evitar que haja uma superpopulação ainda maior no inferno, mas este grupo de demônio promete dar muito trabalho. Em meio a esta trama (que inclusive traz elementos narrativos sobre religião no seu “monólogo” de apresentação... algo que acontece logo nos primeiros minutos), há uma gama de personagens com perfis totalmente caóticos em todas as suas nuances.

Cada um deles tem uma característica muito marcante. Seja a pura loucura de pensamentos, altos níveis de ansiedade, a predileção por pornografia, depressão acentuada, acessos megalomaníacos, dentre tantos outros pontos específicos. Tudo isto acaba convergindo muito bem dentro de um mesmo universo, mostrando toda à eficiência de um roteiro de excelente qualidade e com um ritmo frenético de acontecimentos que são rapidamente conectados em suas projeções.

Todo o tom exagerado (e alarmista) da narrativa é bastante assertivo, criando incontáveis situações onde a lógica não faz o menor sentido (e isso é ótimo, porque a maluquice do roteiro se torna ainda mais divertida no seu contexto mais essencial). Charlie é a protagonista perfeita para uma narrativa que certamente irá trazer ainda mais loucuras nos seus próximos. Até este momento, eu só assisti ao primeiro capítulo, e sinceramente, é uma animação bastante engraçada.

Vivienne Medrano criou um projeto diabolicamente divertido, ácido e repleto de humor negro para todos os lados (os elementos gráficos são excelentes e são ainda muito mais funcionais quando, de alguma maneira, conseguem satirizar a religião). Cores vibrantes, traços de desenhos muito marcantes também ajudam a criar uma identidade própria para este projeto, que não economiza nenhum esforço para impactar o público com sua dualidade entre o “bem” e o “mal”.

Em breve eu assistirei aos outros sete episódios, mas eu já posso dizer que Hazbin Hotel é uma das melhores animações que eu já assisti em anos. A disfuncionalidade dos personagens é surreal, o nível cômico é altíssimo e a inteligência das falas é inegável (principalmente o fato de como tudo acaba sendo intricado sem que haja tanto esforço para o roteiro fluir normalmente). A batalha entre céu e inferno promete ser bem divertida, e eu estou ansioso pelo que está por vir.

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Buenos días, buenas tardes y buenas noches, damas y caballeros. ¿Cómo se encuentran? Yo en mi caso bastante bien, recuperado de mi bajón emocional porque saben que hay días malos y hay días buenos pero como tal hoy fue día de películas, ¿qué fue lo que decidí ver? Te preguntarás, pues la respuesta es bastante sencilla, una película acerca de asesinos en serie, esta vez tratando el tema de una forma poco convencional, no estamos ante la típica película porque nuestro protagonista esta vez será el hijo del asesino en serie, por lo que veremos la relación entre éstos dos, cómo es el gran descubrimiento y cómo los dos manejan esto, no es para nada sencillo ver la verdadera y cruel faceta del señor al que admiras, toda esa amabilidad fingida para darte cuenta al final de que él sería capaz de matarte con el fin de mantener su oscuro secreto. La cosas se complicarán aún más cuando vemos desde el principio de la película el ambiente religioso donde se encuentran, donde cualquier cosa es vista como pecado y técnicamente serías condenado por dicha comunidad, haciendo más difícil para el hijo condenar a su padre (tema que explicaré más a fondo a continuación). Así que sin más dilación, hablemos de la película El asesino del nudo.

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. How are you? In my case, quite well, recovered from my emotional low because you know that there are bad days and good days but today was a movie day. What did I decide to watch? You may ask. Well, the answer is quite simple, a movie about serial killers, this time addressing the topic in an unconventional way. We are not facing a typical movie because our protagonist this time will be the son of the serial killer, so we will see the relationship between these two, how the great discovery is, and how they both handle it. It is not easy at all to see the true and cruel side of the man you admire, all that feigned kindness only to realize in the end that he would be capable of killing you to keep his dark secret. Things will get even more complicated when we see from the beginning of the movie the religious environment they are in, where anything is seen as a sin and technically you would be condemned by that community, making it harder for the son to condemn his father (a topic I will explain further below). So without further ado, let's talk about the movie The Clovehitch Killer.

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La película nos pone en la piel de un adolescente llamado Tyler, quien parece vivir una vida tranquila en un vecindario tranquilo, siendo un fiel participe de la iglesia a la cual acude con toda su familia casi todos los días, además es un boy scout en un campamento, lugar donde su padre da las clases siendo experto en nudos y en otras diversas actividades. La vida de Tyler cambiará por completo la noche en que decida tomar la camioneta de su padre sin permiso para salir a ver a una chica, cuando estos dos estén a punto de enrollarse, la chica encontrará una extraña fotografía donde aparece muchacha amordazada en un estilo bondage o BDSM, después de esto Tyler será tachado de pervertido en su comunidad de la iglesia quedando totalmente solo pero con una pregunta rondando por su cabeza: ¿qué era aquélla fotografía perteneciente a su padre? En búsquedas de respuestas revisará el cobertizo cerrado con candado de su padre donde encontrará una foto polaroid con una mujer amarrada, luego buscando en internet el nombre de la chica que aparecía en la foto, encontrará que esa era una de la víctimas del asesino en serie llamado Clovehitch. Tyler tendrá que averiguar si realmente su padre es un asesino o todo es un gran malentendido.

The film puts us in the shoes of a teenager named Tyler, who seems to live a quiet life in a peaceful neighborhood, being a faithful participant of the church he attends with his family almost every day. He is also a boy scout at a camp, where his father teaches classes and is an expert in knots and other various activities. Tyler's life will change completely the night he decides to take his father's truck without permission to go see a girl. When these two are about to get intimate, the girl will find a strange photograph showing a gagged girl in a bondage or BDSM style. After this, Tyler will be labeled as a pervert in his church community, leaving him completely alone but with a question lingering in his mind: What was that photograph belonging to his father? In search of answers, he will check his father's locked shed where he will find a polaroid photo of a tied-up woman. Then, by searching on the internet for the name of the girl who appeared in the photo, he will discover that she was one of the victims of the serial killer named Clovehitch. Tyler will have to find out if his father is really a killer or if it's all a big misunderstanding.

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El desarrollo de la trama es lento pero es necesario que sea de esta forma, se le trata de dar a conocer al espectador el contexto en el que se encuentra Tyler para que nos podamos identificar con él y con las decisiones que pudiese llegar a tomar, estando así en un ambiente ultra religioso donde su padre parece ser alguien perfecto e intachable, el mejor padre que una familia pueda desear, siendo bueno con sus hijos y proveedor con su esposa, incluso haciendo las tareas del hogar, sería imposible pensar algo malo acerca de él, con todas las buenas características que se nos muestran es algo impensable y es normal que Tyler dude cuando lo confronte en algo así, su padre obviamente mentirá para salvar su pescuezo pero es tu padre, ¿no le creerías a quién te crió? En tu mente todo lo que lo haga ver inocente servirá, no importa qué tan rocambolesca sea la excusa, tienes que aferrarte en algo a qué creer. La única esperanza de Tyler es una chica llamada Kassi, quien lleva años investigando al asesino debido a que mató a su mamá, es quien seguirá haciendo dudar a Tyler sobre la verdadera identidad de su padre, si ella no hubiera estado quizás Tyler lo hubiese dejado actuar con la finalidad de mantener la tranquilidad de su familia.

The development of the plot is slow but it is necessary for it to be this way, it is tried to make the viewer aware of the context in which Tyler finds himself so that we can identify with him and with the decisions he may make, being in an ultra-religious environment where his father seems to be someone perfect and impeccable, the best father that a family could wish for, being good to his children and provider to his wife, even doing household chores, it would be impossible to think anything bad about him, with all the good characteristics that are shown to us it is unthinkable and it is normal for Tyler to doubt when confronted with something like this, his father will obviously lie to save his own skin but he is your father, wouldn't you believe someone who raised you? In your mind, anything that makes him appear innocent will serve, no matter how far-fetched the excuse may be, you have to cling to something to believe in. Tyler's only hope is a girl named Kassi, who has been investigating the killer for years because he killed her mom, she is the one who will continue to make Tyler doubt the true identity of his father, if she hadn't been there maybe Tyler would have let him act in order to maintain the peace of his family.

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Solo hay que observar el final de la película, Tyler debido al ambiente religioso en el que se encuentra, donde su familia es ampliamente feliz prefiere hacer pasar la muerte de su padre como un suicidio y que sea recordado como una especie de héroe por la comunidad de los scouts, prefiere que lo recuerden como un buen hombre porque sabe que su mamá y hermana no podrán soportar el caos de haber tenido un esposo/papá asesino, antepone la salud de su familia a que las familias de las demás víctimas pudiesen llegar a tener un cierre y es que el papá de Tyler es sus diversos intentos de manipulación se lo dice, que piense cómo se sentirá su mamá y su hermana, quizás de una forma cínica sabiendo el poder e influencia que tenía sobre su hijo. A pesar de todo, al final de cierta forma Tyler ya estaba convencido al 100% de que su padre haría lo que fuese para salir ileso (tenía la certeza de que era el asesino), incluso matarle, hecho que se ve reflejado cuando Tyler le apunta con un rifle y luego se lo da a su padre rindiéndose, para que este después intente dispararle y no pueda debido a que no habían balas, de cierta forma en su interior estaba convencido de que algo así pasaría y por eso vació el rifle, Tyler sabía que podría ser disparado. Un poco triste y raro el final donde técnicamente Tyler y Kassi hacen justicia bajo su propia mano, cruel también para los familiares de las víctimas ya que el papá de Tyler nunca admitió nada. La película es algo lenta pero conforme avanza se hace disfrutable, se siente como una historia real.

Just observe the end of the movie, Tyler, due to the religious environment in which he finds himself, where his family is widely happy, he prefers to make his father's death look like a suicide and be remembered as some kind of hero by the scout community. He prefers to be remembered as a good man because he knows his mom and sister couldn't handle the chaos of having had a killer husband/father. He puts his family's health before the closure that the families of the other victims could potentially have. Tyler's father, in his various manipulative attempts, tells him to think about how his mom and sister would feel, perhaps in a cynical way, knowing the power and influence he had over his son. Despite everything, in the end, Tyler was already 100% convinced that his father would do anything to get away unscathed (he was certain that he was the killer), even kill him. This is reflected when Tyler points a rifle at him and then hands it over to his father, surrendering, so that him father can try to shoot him later, but can't because there are no bullets. In a way, he was convinced inside that something like this would happen, that's why he emptied the rifle; Tyler knew he could be shot. The ending is a bit sad and strange, where technically Tyler and Kassi take justice into their own hands, cruel also for the families of the victims since Tyler's father never admitted anything. The movie is a bit slow, but as it progresses, it becomes enjoyable, it feels like a real story.

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This was a movie I was expecting and it was something new to me, as I watch the movie the feelings were changing and there are a few reasons I don't give it a 7, but do not think this is a bad movie, it is worth watching although I don't know if this is Statham best work as some hype before the movie came out, in my opinion I think we are a bit over watching him kicking ass, to me The Beekeeper has a good message but it does feel like a John Wick movie, its a mess to rate this movie because I don't know if its because John Wick burn out close contact gun fights.

Queen Slayer was a term use within the movie, the movie starts with a teacher who gets scammed, after malware pop on her laptop asking her to call a number for support the guy at the Tech Support call center basically blank out her bank accounts over $2 Million, Adam Clay played by Jason Statham seek for revenge because this women has now kill herself after such shocking experience.

I'm part of that generation that saw online scams grew and expand, different tech made this possible, the first tech in my opinion that help this a lot was smart phones, latter on social media and chat software, not that all this tech is bad by design but makes communication so easy that scammers take advantage of it, no days its malware that always existed but not to the scale we have it today. On the scene above is Eloise Parker who just got a message that she needs to call tech support, on the other end the scammer who work for the company that planted the malware, the conversation goes around how she will loose her data if doesn't allow them to help her on the spot but the real reason is to get her password and clear out any bank account she has access to from her computer.

The entire scene looks like a satire so many viewers might see it just too fake but its actually not to far from reality, its just the flamboyant style they use to represent it that makes it look too fake, after all this movie is not based on any book or story. At first I was not OK with it, in fact there are many other scenes like this, I understand how this could discourage some viewers.

After they clear out Eloise accounts eventually she could not deal with the weight of this responsibility, sadly she takes her life, a bit rough scene if you ask me, suicide is never fun to watch, Adam was the first one to discover the body after visiting her, he was renting her barn for his Beekeeping operation and seconds latter Agent Verona Parker arrive, Eloise's daughter catching Adam next to her dead mother. You can tell her first though is that he did it but she was wrong, she latter on explains Adam how things happen, that her mother took her life because it was too much the remorse after they clear her bank accounts.

Adam belongs to a security agency called Beekeepers, they operate out of any jurisdictions, he was retired but this is personal, he is going full Beekeeper mode on the guys who did this. Beekeeper only job is to protect the Hive, that been the society, they even have green card to take out anyone on their way including the President himself.

Back to the scammers call center Adam start to kick ass, this is where we start to get the three minutes actions scenes to kick in some dopamine, its like the entire movie was a ride where the director goes full throttle from time to time trying to explain how scamming operations work, also exaggerating things.

Beekeeper cast has a good amount of starts, besides Statham there is the all time favorite Alfred, Mr. Jeremy Irons who is the president's son protector, not sure if his dad btw; Derek Danfoth who use dirty money to make her mother win the elections, money that came from scamming people that his mother knew nothing about, only Derek knew.

Well Jeremy Irons plays Wallace an ex CIA director, now semi retire but in charge of keeping Derek alive while his mother is the USA President. He knows what is a Beekeeper and knows that the chances he can keep Derek alive is close to zero. A lot of fighting an events start to happen trying to stop Adam, at this point the action starts to kick in hard and you will enjoy most of it if not all.

So you telling me they can use USD to buy political power? This is something that I know many will consider it dumb but its a movie, not attach to any realistic history, it is suppose to be entertaining, when I start watching it all I wanted was to watch Statham kick some ass, blow up a few cars and buildings, I even wanted him to die at the end.

Wallace try everything in his power to stop Adam but no luck on doing so, things get dramatic for Derek when the FBI explains her mother, the President whats going on and he was force to tell her the truth, he even took her as hostage and kill the FBI director to protect himself from Adam.

On my intro I told you this is a movie worth watching because of the action and the message within the movie, it is a good message, online scamming is hurting a lot of people actually after I finish the movie I thought, is there some FTX into this movie? dirty money, political power, Sam keeps lying his ass to get out of the situation, see where I'm going? but do not expect this movie to be a AAA+ action title, this is no Leon (1994) , its a movie with some fight action and a good message behind it, the problem I have with it is that many websites were talking about Beekeeper saying "Jason Statham best movie ever" and its not, it doesn't get to a solid 7, John Wick (2014) was a solid 7/10. Beekeeper does a good job at setting up an exaggerated example of how people get scam online and how bad things can turn when there is not return from that kind of looses, that's why I mention the FTX situation because a lot of people got hurt.

Querer es poder, aunque muchos te digan que no, que no tienes edad para eso, tú sabes que si puedes, solo debes intentarlo.

To want is to be able to, even if many people tell you that you are not old enough for that, you know that you can, you just have to try.

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Este tipo de películas, de historias, son las que deberían de promocionarse más, que te inspiran, te llevan a creer en lo imposible, en pensar, si ellos pudieron, porque tú no, a que le temes, el fracaso, no puede ser tu limitante, no puedes dejarte llevar por el miedo, por las dudas, solo debes actuar, y esperar, a ver que sucede, como termina.

Esta es una historia que realmente provoca verla, muchas veces, porque te demuestran el coraje, el valor, el apoyo, y la verdadera amistad, todo esto y más, para motivarte, a lograr lo que deseas.

Nyad es una película, donde veremos a una mujer, una famosa nadadora, que con sus 60 años, quería lograr lo que no pudo, en su juventud, un sueño truncado, pero que, de repente, un día se levantó, y se dijo a sí misma, "voy a intentarlo, y no pararé hasta alcanzarlo, porque es mi sueño, y nada ni nadie podrá impedirme que lo cumpla".

This type of movies, of stories, are the ones that should be promoted more, they inspire you, they lead you to believe in the impossible, to think, if they could, why not you, what are you afraid of, failure cannot be your limiting factor, you cannot let yourself be carried away by fear, by doubts, you just have to act, and wait, to see what happens, how it ends.

This is a story that really provokes you to watch it, many times, because it shows you courage, bravery, support, and true friendship, all this and more, to motivate you, to achieve what you want.

Nyad is a movie, where we will see a woman, a famous swimmer, who with her 60 years, wanted to achieve what she could not, in her youth, a truncated dream, but suddenly, one day, she woke up, and said to herself, *"I will try, and I will not stop until I achieve it, because it is my dream, and nothing and no one can stop me from achieving it".

Pero de que se trataba este sueño, algo que muy pocos nadadores profesionales, habían podido lograr, mejor dicho, ninguna persona, en sus cinco sentidos, se atrevería a realizarlo; cruzar el mar, desde las costas de Cuba hasta Florida, para muchos una verdadera locura, un verdadero reto, un gran riesgo, eso sí, tener que nadar con tiburones, y cualquier otro tipo de animales marítimos, peligrosos, era algo por lo que ella estaba dispuesta a correr, sin importar como ni que.

Esta película es basada en la historia real de Diana Nyad, la cual, a sus 28 años, trato de lograr esta hazaña, pero no logro, por lo que después de más de 30 años, decidió volverlo a intentar, contra todo pronóstico.

Dicha película fue estrenada en Septiembre del 2023, protagonizada por Annette Bening la cual interpretó a Diana Nyad, junto a Jodie Foster como Bonnie Stoll, la mejor amiga de Diana, ella formó parte de este gran reto y sueño, fue su entrenadora, y su apoyo en todo momento.

But what was this dream about, something that very few professional swimmers, had been able to achieve, better said, no person, in his five senses, would dare to do it; to cross the sea, from the coasts of Cuba to Florida, for many a real madness, a real challenge, a great risk, yes, having to swim with sharks, and any other type of dangerous sea animals, was something she was willing to run, no matter how or what.

This movie is based on the true story of Diana Nyad, who, at the age of 28, tried to accomplish this feat, but failed, so after more than 30 years, she decided to try again, against all odds.

This movie was released in September 2023, starring Annette Bening who played Diana Nyad, along with Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll, Diana's best friend, she was part of this great challenge and dream, she was her coach, and her support at all times.

Y es que de por sí, la película es realmente inspiradora, esa obsesión, ese deseo compulsivo de Diana de querer lograr su sueño, asi muchos le dijeran que no, que estaba loca, ella estaba decidida a hacerlo, sin duda, te hace reflexionar, una historia real, con eventos reales, que te motivan y te hace conectar con esa impotencia, de ver como lo intentas una y otra vez, y nada, cada vez es más difícil, pero aun asi, no te detienes, tú sigues, porque a final de cuentas, es tu sueño, no de los demás.

Confieso que a mí me encanta el mar, pero no sé nadar, asi que no puedo ir más allá de la orilla, e incluso en las piscinas, tengo que estar en la parte baja; y el ver a los demás hacer esto, nadar como Diana, una y otra vez, recorrer todo el mar, es algo que muchos desearíamos poder hacer, toda una experiencia, aventura, reto.

El mar hay que respetarlo, porque si es hermoso, pero también tiene sus riesgos, por eso este tipo de hazañas, es solo para aquellos que saben lo que hacen, y por ende saben hasta donde pueden llegar, es decir, que no es para cualquiera, para pobres mortales como yo, que no sabemos nadar jaja.

La verdad, a mí me gusto mucho esta historia, aunque la película le falto un poco más de desarrollo en algunas escenas, partes inconclusas, no se puede negar, que contó con buenas actuaciones, empezando por las protagonistas, ambas hicieron un gran papel, y ese flashback, entre lo real y la película, aunque fue intenso, se pudo mostrar un poco más.

And the film is really inspiring, that obsession, that compulsive desire of Diana to achieve her dream, even if many told her that she was crazy, she was determined to do it, without a doubt, it makes you reflect, a real story, with real events, that motivate you and makes you connect with that helplessness, to see how you try again and again, and nothing, each time is more difficult, but still, you do not stop, you continue, because after all, it is your dream, not of others.

I confess that I love the sea, but I can't swim, so I can't go beyond the shore, and even in the pools, I have to be at the bottom; and seeing others do this, swim like Diana, over and over again, go through the whole sea, is something that many of us wish we could do, an experience, an adventure, a challenge.

The sea must be respected, because it is beautiful, but it also has its risks, so this kind of feats, is only for those who know what they do, and therefore know how far they can go, that is, it is not for everyone, for poor mortals like me, who do not know how to swim haha.

The truth, I really liked this story, although the film lacked a little more development in some scenes, unfinished parts, you can not deny that it had good performances, starting with the protagonists, both played a great role, and that flashback, between the real and the film, although it was intense, could have been shown a little more.

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Synopsis: The unlikely love story (and scandal) of young Bella Baxter, a beautiful woman who is brought back to life by the hands of an eccentric scientist from the city of Glasgow, in Victorian times.

In some respects, it is still correct to say that there are considerable taboos regarding complete female freedom today. The world has changed, as has its society, but even so, dealing with some issues before the collective and judgmental eyes of people in relation to how far a woman can go, or what she can feel and how she behaves in certain situations, as well like which path she will choose to live is still quite complicated. In this surrealist adventure, the focus is on trying to focus on the search for this freedom in its entirety.

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It would not be an exaggeration to say that Bella Baxter is, literally, a female version of the famous Frankenstein monster, and within this plot she has the role of being the perfect counterpoint to the misogynistic reality of her time. Back to life, she needs to see the world again, but navigating this new reality will require a lot of courage, as well as persistence to free herself from the social constraints imposed by social conditioning behavior that deprives women of talking and doing many things. An incredibly well-built and complex character.

Inside the imposing house of Godwin (the “crazy” scientist), the script tries to make maximum use of all its narrative power to create its didactic language, and also a visual aspect that will last throughout the projection (which lasts little more than its hours). The dynamism on which everything is built is enviable, and the use of Bella as a woman ahead of her time amidst the social conventions of the world is genius, because at the same time that she creates her own world, she “destroys” the walls around him, shocking everyone with his attitudes (mainly sexual).

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The pace of the project is very frenetic, and it embraces themes that converge directly with the “new world” of a young woman in full discovery (because until then, everything she knew no longer exists in her mind), so, when dealing with the different stories of wealth and poverty that are rooted in the plot, the script (which is very intelligent), also brings a touch of dark humor (and sometimes even acid) about the capitalism permeated in that society. There is a very interesting approach to this aspect, which still finds space to deal with science and technology.

There is a very admirable effort in transforming this very “strange” movie (a vision that falls more in the eyes of the more conservative public) into a kind of fable about coming of age, about the fight against a tyranny that favors patriarchy and the detention of property toilet. The convergence of all these elements is very skillfully dosed, creating perfect scenarios to encourage countless types of debates. Also highlighting elements and approaches to machismo (structural or not) and the deprivation of freedom in broad senses, the plot is very clever.

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The way Bella Baxter is conceived (from her development, evolution around her and what she represents to society) is genius. Emma Stone literally transforms into a child, who is learning to deal with her dilemmas in unexpected ways and precisely for this reason she also ends up being a comic relief to the plot due to her innocence in the face of the evil in the world. A masterful performance, and certainly one of the best in Emma Stone's entire career to date. I'm amazed to see what she managed to do with so much eccentricity.

Alongside her are the great Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe, who also deliver great performances here. However, Ruffalo has much more screen time than Dafoe, but ironically, it is precisely Dafoe who has a greater presence and importance to the essence of the plot (although Ruffalo is just as necessary as him). The supporting cast is also very good, even if some of them only represent passing “transitional elements” to try to connect one situation to another (this is the single most flawed aspect of the entire script, because they become forgettable).

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Yorgos Lanthimos delivers a very mature and extremely efficient work here, showing that he has evolved a lot as a filmmaker. Poor Things(which is an adaptation of the book written by Alasdair Gray) still delivers true visual delights, mixing surrealism with impressive “psychedelic” elements, showing stupendous technical quality work, as well as great insertions in relation to its costumes, art editing (which makes the most of elements such as colors and lights, in addition to scenes with striking aspects) and a very functional soundtrack.

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CRÍTICA DE PELÍCULA: “Pobres criaturas” (2023)

Sinopsis: La improbable historia de amor (y escándalo) de la joven Bella Baxter, una bella mujer que vuelve a la vida de la mano de un excéntrico científico de la ciudad de Glasgow, en la época victoriana.

En algunos aspectos, todavía es correcto decir que hoy en día existen considerables tabúes respecto a la total libertad femenina. El mundo ha cambiado, al igual que su sociedad, pero aun así, abordar algunas cuestiones ante los ojos colectivos y críticos de las personas en relación con hasta dónde puede llegar una mujer, o lo que puede sentir y cómo se comporta en determinadas situaciones, como Bueno, el camino que elegirá para vivir sigue siendo bastante complicado. En esta aventura surrealista, el foco está en intentar centrarse en la búsqueda de esta libertad en su totalidad.

No sería exagerado decir que Bella Baxter es, literalmente, una versión femenina del famoso monstruo de Frankenstein, y dentro de esta trama tiene el papel de ser el contrapunto perfecto a la realidad misógina de su época. De regreso a la vida, necesita volver a ver el mundo, pero navegar esta nueva realidad requerirá mucho coraje, así como perseverancia para liberarse de las limitaciones sociales impuestas por el comportamiento social condicionante que priva a las mujeres de hablar y hacer muchas cosas. Un personaje increíblemente bien construido y complejo.

Dentro de la imponente casa de Godwin (el científico “loco”), el guión intenta aprovechar al máximo todo su poder narrativo para crear su lenguaje didáctico, y también un aspecto visual que perdurará durante toda la proyección (que dura poco más que su horas). El dinamismo sobre el que está construido todo es envidiable, y el uso de Bella como una mujer adelantada a su tiempo en medio de las convenciones sociales del mundo es genial, porque al mismo tiempo que crea su propio mundo, “destruye” los muros. a su alrededor, sorprendiendo a todos con sus actitudes (principalmente sexuales).

El ritmo del proyecto es muy frenético, y abarca temas que convergen directamente con el “nuevo mundo” de una joven en pleno descubrimiento (porque hasta entonces, todo lo que sabía ya no existe en su mente), por lo que, al abordar Las diferentes historias de riqueza y pobreza que arraigan en la trama, el guión (que es muy inteligente), también aporta un toque de humor negro (y a veces incluso ácido) sobre el capitalismo permeado en aquella sociedad. Hay un enfoque muy interesante sobre este aspecto, que todavía encuentra espacio para abordar la ciencia y la tecnología.

Hay un esfuerzo muy admirable por transformar esta película tan “extraña” (visión que cae más en los ojos del público más conservador) en una especie de fábula sobre la mayoría de edad, sobre la lucha contra una tiranía que favorece el patriarcado y la Detención de propiedad sanitaria. La convergencia de todos estos elementos está muy hábilmente dosificada, creando escenarios perfectos para propiciar innumerables tipos de debates. Destacando también elementos y aproximaciones al machismo (estructural o no) y a la privación de libertad en sentido amplio, la trama es muy inteligente.

La forma en que se concibe a Bella Baxter (desde su desarrollo, la evolución a su alrededor y lo que representa para la sociedad) es genial. Emma Stone se transforma literalmente en una niña, que está aprendiendo a lidiar con sus dilemas de maneras inesperadas y precisamente por eso también termina siendo un alivio cómico a la trama por su inocencia ante el mal del mundo. Una actuación magistral, y sin duda una de las mejores en toda la carrera de Emma Stone hasta la fecha. Me asombra ver lo que logró hacer con tanta excentricidad.

Junto a ella están los grandes Mark Ruffalo y Willem Dafoe, quienes también ofrecen aquí grandes actuaciones. Sin embargo, Ruffalo tiene mucho más tiempo en pantalla que Dafoe, pero irónicamente, es precisamente Dafoe quien tiene mayor presencia e importancia para la esencia de la trama (aunque Ruffalo es tan necesario como él). El reparto secundario también es muy bueno, aunque algunos de ellos sólo representan “elementos de transición” pasajeros para intentar conectar una situación con otra (este es el aspecto más defectuoso de todo el guión, porque se vuelven olvidables).

Yorgos Lanthimos ofrece aquí un trabajo muy maduro y extremadamente eficiente, lo que demuestra que ha evolucionado mucho como cineasta. Pobres criaturas (que es una adaptación del libro escrito por Alasdair Gray) sigue ofreciendo verdaderos deleites visuales, mezclando surrealismo con impresionantes elementos “psicodélicos”, mostrando un estupendo trabajo de calidad técnica, así como grandes inserciones en relación a su vestuario, edición de arte (que aprovecha elementos como los colores y las luces, además de escenas con aspectos llamativos) y una banda sonora muy funcional.

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CRÍTICA DE FILME: "Pobres Criaturas” (2023)

Sinopse: A improvável história de amor (e escândalo) da jovem chama Bella Baxter, uma bela mulher que é trazida de volta à vida pelas mãos um excêntrico cientista da cidade de Glasgow, na época vitoriana.

Em alguns aspectos, ainda é correto dizer que existem tabus consideráveis sobre uma completa liberdade feminina nos dias atuais. O mundo mudou, assim como à sua sociedade, mas mesmo assim, tratar sobre alguns assuntos perante os olhares coletivos e julgadores das pessoas em relação até uma mulher pode ir, ou o que ela pode sentir e como ela se comporta em determinadas situações, bem como qual o caminho que ela vai escolher para viver ainda é algo bastante complicado. Nesta aventura surrealista, o foco é tentar se debruçar sobre à busca por esta liberdade na sua plenitude.

Não seria exagero algum dizer que Bella Baxter é, literalmente, uma versão feminina do famoso monstro Frankenstein, e dentro desta trama ela tem à função de ser o contraponto perfeito para a realidade misógina de sua época. De volta à vida, ela precisa conhecer o mundo novamente, mas desbravar esta nova realidade lhe exigirá custar muita coragem, além de persistência para conseguir se livrar das amarras sociais impostas por um comportamento de condicionamento social que priva as mulheres de falar e fazer muitas coisas. Uma personagem incrivelmente bem construída e complexa.

Dentro da imponente casa de Godwin (o cientista “maluco”), o roteiro tenta explorar máximo todo seu poder narrativo para criar sua linguagem didática, e também um aspecto visual que irá perdurar por toda à projeção (que tem pouco mais de suas horas). O dinamismo sobre o qual tudo é construído é invejável, e à utilização de Bella como uma mulher à frente do seu tempo em meio as convenções sociais do mundo é genial, porque ao mesmo tempo em que ela cria o seu próprio mundo, ela “destrói” os muros ao seu redor, chocando a todos com suas atitudes (principalmente sexuais).

O ritmo do projeto é muito frenético, e ele abraça temáticas que convergem diretamente com o “novo mundo” de uma jovem em plena descoberta (porque até então, tudo o que ela conhecia não existe mais na mente dela), então, ao lidar com as distintas histórias de riqueza e pobreza que estão enraizadas na trama, o roteiro (que é muito inteligente), traz também um toque de humor negro (e às vezes até ácido) sobre o capitalismo impregnado naquela sociedade. Há uma abordagem bastante interessante sobre este aspecto, que ainda encontra espaço para tratar sobre ciência e tecnologia.

Existe um esforço muito admirável em transformar este filme tão “estranho” (uma visão que recai mais sobre os olhares do público mais conservador) em uma espécie de fábula sobre amadurecimento, sobre a luta contra uma tirania que favorece o patriarcado e a detenção da propriedade privada. A convergência de todos estes elementos é dosada muito habilmente, criando cenários perfeitos para fomentar incontáveis tipos de debates. Destacando também elementos e abordagens sobre machismo (estrutural ou não) e à privação de liberdade em amplos sentidos, a trama é muito sagaz.

O modo como Bella Baxter é concebida (desde o seu desenvolvimento, evolução em torno dela e do que ela representa para à sociedade) é genial. Emma Stone literalmente se transforma em uma criança, que está aprendendo a lidar com seus dilemas de maneiras inesperadas e justamente por isso acaba sendo também um alívio cômico para a trama por sua inocência perante à maldade do mundo. Uma atuação magistral, e certamente uma das melhores de toda à carreira da Emma Stone até este momento. Eu estou de queixo caído ao ver o que ela conseguiu fazer com tanta excentricidade.

Ao lado dela, estão os ótimos Mark Ruffalo e Willem Dafoe, que aqui também entregam ótimas atuações. No entanto, Ruffalo tem muito mais tempo de tela do que Dafoe, mas ironicamente, é justamente Dafoe quem tem uma presença e uma importância mais acentuada para a essência da trama (embora Ruffalo tão necessário quanto ele). O elenco de apoio também é muito bom, mesmo que alguns deles representem apenas “elementos de transição” passageiros para tentar ligar uma situação à outra (este é único aspecto mais falho de todo o roteiro, porque eles se tornam esquecíveis).

Yorgos Lanthimos entrega aqui um trabalho muito maduro e extremamente eficiente, mostrando que ele evoluiu muito enquanto cineasta. Pobres Criaturas (que é uma adaptação do livro escrito por Alasdair Gray) ainda entrega verdadeiros deleites visuais, misturando surrealismo com elementos “psicodélicos” impressionantes, evidenciando um trabalho de qualidade técnica estupendo, bem como ótimas inserções em relação ao seu figurino, edição de arte (que explora ao máximo elementos como cores e luzes, além dos cenários com aspectos marcantes) e trilha sonora bastante funcional.