Between Conan O’Brien’s jokes, historic wins for women and a race that remained open until the end, the ceremony confirmed the strength of two films and showed why Brazil’s presence in the race is already a victory.
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.
Oscar 2026: Brazilian defeats and a quiet victory
Even without statuettes, the presence of Brazilian artists — especially Wagner Moura — showed that Brazil is becoming increasingly integrated into the center of the Hollywood film industry.
How the Oscars Became the Most Important Prize in World Cinema
From a private Hollywood dinner to one of the most powerful cultural conversations on the internet, the history of the Oscars shows how television, globalization, and social media transformed the ceremony into the film industry’s defining event.
The Madison: grief, family, and the myth of the American West
In its first three episodes, Taylor Sheridan’s new drama blends family tragedy, criticism of urban life, and generational conflict, anchored by Michelle Pfeiffer’s commanding performance
Shakespeare in Love and the Oscars: Why the Academy’s Most Criticized Winner Deserves a Defense
25 years later, the romantic comedy remains a smart, witty film and far better than its current reputation suggests.
DTF St. Louis: series blends noir, adultery, and suburban crime
With echoes of Double Indemnity and the uneasy humor of Fargo, the first episodes reveal a story that begins somewhat erratically but gains strength once the crime reframes everything
Rooster: What do we think of the first episode of the series starring Steve Carell
The new series created by Bill Lawrence begins on a sweet, melancholic note, with Steve Carell elevating every scene and a soundtrack that helps define the show’s identity.
Madonna’s True Blue at 40: the album that made her a global icon
Released in 1986, the singer’s third album consolidated her artistic voice, and captured the moment when the most photographed woman on the planet transformed passion, ambition and pop into a worldwide cultural phenomenon
Natalia Osipova: the world’s ballet star arrives in Rio
From the Bolshoi to the Royal Ballet, the dancer who redefined intensity in classical dance will headline the Prix Osipova – Latin America at Rio’s Theatro Municipal
Top 10 in global streaming: franchises, nostalgia, and global hits dominate the week
From massive universes like One Piece and Bridgerton to new bets such as Scarpetta and The Pitt, the global ranking shows how platforms are increasingly relying on recognizable franchises and series capable of generating immediate conversation.
