When the Past Bursts Open, the Oil Rises, and the Truth Starts to Leak
Categoria: English
A selection of Miscelana articles in English, exploring film, television, music and cultural history for international readers.
Versões em inglês dos artigos do Miscelana, trazendo para o público internacional críticas, análises e histórias de cultura, cinema, séries e muito mais.
Frankenstein: The Book That Never Died, and Why the 21st Century Still Needs Mary Shelley
From a nightmare in 1816 to the sales peak of 2016 and the renewed excitement driven by film, technology, and cultural reinterpretations, Mary Shelley’s novel returns with the force of something we haven’t finished saying — and something that still speaks back.
Among Brothers and Ghosts: The Redeemed Brings Billy the Kid to a Close (Season Finale Recap)
Hirst ends the saga with tragic poetry, strong performances, and a reinterpretation that restores humanity to one of the greatest myths of the Old West.
A Merry Little Ex-Mas: too cute, not enough ambition
A holiday comedy that tries to modernize the genre by talking about maturity, career and second chances
Champagne Problems: the holiday romance that actually works
With sparkling Paris, embraced clichés, and unexpected charm, Netflix’s new film delivers exactly what it promises — lightness, escapism, and an end-of-year smile
Train Dreams: The Quiet Power of an Intimate Epic on Netflix
A tale of grief, obsession and survival becomes a delicate, hypnotic adaptation, with stunning cinematography, a masterful score by Bryce Dessner and a narrative that both guides and challenges the viewer’s imagination.
Dolly Parton: The Woman Who Never Needed a Miracle to Become a Myth
From the Appalachians to Hollywood, the queen of country navigates grief, reinvention, and health challenges — without losing her light, humor, or the brilliance of a half-century legacy
Goldie Hawn at 80: the art of staying light in a heavy world
How family, fun, laughter, and sex became the life philosophy of one of cinema’s brightest women
Doctor Zhivago Turns 60: Why David Lean’s Classic Still Moves Us
How David Lean transformed a banned novel into one of the most romantic and enduring epics ever filmed
Twenty Years of The xx: The Silence That Changed Everything
Twenty years after reinventing minimalist pop, the London trio hints at a return that may signal more than just new shows: perhaps a new beginning.
