Gladys Russell faces social pressure as she seeks identity and freedom amid oppressive family expectations
Tag: Miscelana in English
Selected Miscelana articles available in English. Here you’ll find cultural analysis, reviews, and essays on cinema, television, literature, and pop culture, translated from the original Portuguese to reach a wider international audience
The Holiday: A Surprise Reboot — Even for Nancy Meyers
The original film’s director says she found out about the Apple TV+ project on Instagram: “News to me.
Dreams in Shakespeare Between Illusion, Desire, and Truth
More than ethereal metaphors, dreams in Shakespeare’s work reveal human anguish, power games, and layers of the unconscious long before Freud.
My Oxford Year: Between Old Poems and Impossible Love, an irresistible Cliché
From the novel to the Netflix adaptation, the elegance of Oxford frames a classic story of love and loss, with echoes of poetry and drama
The Pressure on Marian in The Gilded Age: Is It Fair to Judge Her More Than Larry?
In The Gilded Age, Marian and Larry face social pressures, lies, and unequal expectations in their complicated relationship.
Villeneuve + Knight: The Dark and Sophisticated Reinvention of James Bond?
Denis Villeneuve and Steven Knight will transform James Bond by exploring themes of identity and resistance, moving beyond the franchise’s previous formulas.
And Just Like That…: the end of an era that never truly began
The announcement shared on social media by Michael Patrick King, that it was finally time to say goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw and company, left fans and critics with a mix of surprise and relief.
Blue Moon and the Poet of Pain: Is This Ethan Hawke’s Most Powerful Role Yet?
Award-winning Berlin film puts Hawke in the running for the 2026 Oscars as he portrays the lyricist behind “Blue Moon” and “My Funny Valentine”
What if goodbye is the ultimate act of love?
The final farewell to Carrie and company reflects the loss of authenticity and essence, leaving behind both longing and criticism.
Cross Play and the Spectacle of Sports: Suzana Hartman’s Silent Power
Behind the scenes of football as a spectacle, a woman calls the shots from the shadows — and steals the spotlight.
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