Arts & Living
The Revenant
Verdict: Magnificently beautiful, “The Revenant” is a film that deserves to be enjoyed in the big screen of a theatre, where it’s not only seen or heard, but felt. Grade: A Not many directors release […]
Articles by Fernando Mattos
Arts
Will Smith acts brilliantly in “Concussion”, but can’t save it
Verdict: Great performance by Will Smith and solid directing, but just not interesting enough for a fiction film hitting the two-hour mark. Grade: B- ——– Some films come along and you’re glad to see them […]
Arts & Living
Four Christmas Movies: Holiday Spirit on the Big Screen
Some of the best movies are perfect for the holiday season. So, grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy some of the greatest Christmas films with your family this season. It’s a Wonderful Life – […]
Arts & Living
“In the Heart of the Sea” is another epic, excellent Ron Howard film
Based on the book of the same name from 2000, “In the Heart of the Sea” invites us to go on the hunt for whales and their precious oil in the 1820s. Long before 2000, […]
Arts & Living
The 33: Great film inspired by epic true story
Grade: A- Verdict: Marked by wonderful acting performances, “The 33” is a strong film that successfully mixes tension, emotion and hope at most times. —————————— There’s a key detail that sets “The 33” apart from […]
Arts & Living
Peanuts: ‘The Movie’ falls flat, the beloved childhood epic doesn’t deliver
Grade: C Verdict: Without the punch of the comic strips for adults nor an interesting story for kids, “Peanuts: The Movie” ends up in an odd dead zone. One key moment defined the new Charlie […]
Arts & Living
Spectre: The end of a cycle
Photo by: Google Images Grade: B Verdict: Marked by both strong and weak points, “Spectre” is a fun film, but not an unforgettable one. Daniel Craig never seemed like a good Bond to me. If […]
Arts & Living
Sicario: A thrilling film with fascinating characters.
Grade: A Verdict: Despite working with themes that are often displayed on screen in action and crime films, director Dennis Villeneuve manages to pull out the most of his characters, enriching what otherwise could’ve […]
Movies
Crimson Peak, the movie you shouldn’t watch this Halloween
Grade: D Starring Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain, “Crimson Peak” brings us the story of Edith (Mia Wasikowska), a young and rich girl who, after losing her father, marries a wealthy suitor she believes […]
Arts & Living
Bridge of Spies: good, but not Spielberg’s best
Grade: A- Verdict: Even though it isn’t among Spielberg’s most memorable, “Bridge of Spies” is still a good film, well directed and acted, especially if you enjoy the history of the Cold War. The film […]
