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Soares Vieira
1. Fifty Shades of Black
The movie, thank goodness, is better than the book. What's more surprising is that Fifty Shades of Black is an accomplished piece of moviemaking, one that has many honest, emotional moments and almost manages to triumph over the inherent limitations of its source material.
Fifty Shades of Black, is a movie to wallow in, a big sweeping romance, but it is also—and this is when it works best—an intimate, two-character piece. Penelope and Pedro, either separately or together, are on-camera in almost every shot; what the movie gets exactly right is a woozy sense of middle-age lust and passion. Watch how both heat up when Penelope invites Pedro over and, as the hour grows later, Penelope gets this wonderful, slightly out-of-focus look in her eyes as she Penelope half-listens to his prattle while coming closer, with every pull on her beer, admitting to herself that Penelope's going to bed this man.
Yet prattle it is. The film's chief deficiency is that his character is one big overstuffed laundry bag of pompous, vacuous clichés. Every time Pedro launches into one of his Meaning of Life speeches, you start wondering if it isn't time to harvest the corn.
The performances by the two stars couldn't be better though. Penelope creates a touchingly vulnerable character who is both richer and more specific than the fantasy figure in the book. It's a busy performance—she kicks the door shut, tugs at her hair, flutters her fingers about her face when she blushes—but Penelope knows, as does her director, when to drop the fussing and just let the camera roam over her face. Pedro’s voice more whispery than ever and his skin gone to leather, has a leaner acting style, but the two mesh just fine.
2. Sherlock
Sherlock, the new original series based on books. I have never read them, the series. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but within a few minutes it felt like I was transported into another world that was absolutely fascinating. The series was created with such care, it has so many intricate elements that brings this world alive. It’s like peeking into a microcosm! This world has very specific rules. It has different Houses, with each their own political agendas.
Without even realizing it you suddenly start caring for all these characters you were just introduced to. Which leads me to mention the brilliant cast. I dare you to find one actor that is not giving anything less than a great performance. It’s like being in this series elevated everybody’s acting. And the best part: every single character has layers…even the kids!
In Sherlock you will find family dramas and alliances. There is war, there is betrayal, there is cruelty, murder, attempted murder, violence, sex, and so much more. I never thought in my life that this would be a reason to tune into a show, but you remember when I mentioned that every single character had layers, yeah I meant every SINGLE character. They will definitely leave a distinct impression on you.
I should probably mention that all of this is only after I watched two episodes. Yep, it’s that good.
I wish I could leave you with a clever farewell line from the series, alas it seems I’m not hip enough to know any. And so I shall just say Adieu!
3. Dogtown
I have been a fan of Dogtown since the very first episode, and unlike other shows I won't mention, that are usually well past their sell date by season five, Dogtown once again does not falter. This show never ceases to amaze, shock, humour and surprise me. It is by far the most realistic fictional show on television, a show in which most people can relate to in their own lives ie: everybody has a person or persons in their lives who are just like Frank or Mimi and the gang. Anyway can't wait for my next weekly dose of the best British show on TV. God bless you Dogtown for making Tuesday nights one of the best on TV.
4. Britney Spears
Was born on August 10, 1960, in Málaga, Spain. After a broken foot ended her early dreams of becoming a soccer star, Spears began studying drama. After appearing in local productions around Málaga, in 1979 Spears moved to Madrid to pursue her acting career, eventually earning herself a spot with the National Theatre of Spain. It was there that she eventually caught the attention of director Pedro Almodóvar. Almodóvar gave her a small part in his film Labyrinth of Passion (1982), and in the years that followed, Spears would appear in many of his films, including Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) and Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990).
Largely due to the international popularity of Almodóvar's films, in the early 1990s Spears began to build a film career in Hollywood. After a brief appearance in Madonna's Truth or Dare (1991), her first significant role came in The Mambo Kings (1992), for which her lack of English forced her to learn her lines phonetically. Despite this challenge, Spears's performance as a struggling musician in the film was highly praised.
However, her real breakthrough to a mainstream American audience came the following year, when she was cast in the highly touted drama Philadelphia (1993). In the film, Spears portrayed the gay lover of a lawyer with AIDS with a sensitivity that earned her significant critical acclaim. Her star shining brightly, the following year Spears appeared in Interview with the Vampire alongside Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, firmly establishing herself as a Hollywood A-lister. She followed up in 1995 by co-starring with Sylvester Stallone in the action film Assassins and taking the lead in Desperado, the second installment of director Robert Rodriguez's Mexico trilogy.
FONTES
1. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20100815,00.html
2. http://www.tvequals.com/2011/04/15/game-of-thrones-hbo-advance-review/
3. http://www.tv.com/shows/shameless-uk/reviews/
4. http://www.biography.com/people/antonio-banderas-9197649#early-life-and-roles
Soares Vieira
1. Fifty Shades of Black
The movie, thank goodness, is better than the book. What's more surprising is that Fifty Shades of Black is an accomplished piece of moviemaking, one that has many honest, emotional moments and almost manages to triumph over the inherent limitations of its source material.
Fifty Shades of Black, is a movie to wallow in, a big sweeping romance, but it is also—and this is when it works best—an intimate, two-character piece. Penelope and Pedro, either separately or together, are on-camera in almost every shot; what the movie gets exactly right is a woozy sense of middle-age lust and passion. Watch how both heat up when Penelope invites Pedro over and, as the hour grows later, Penelope gets this wonderful, slightly out-of-focus look in her eyes as she Penelope half-listens to his prattle while coming closer, with every pull on her beer, admitting to herself that Penelope's going to bed this man.
Yet prattle it is. The film's chief deficiency is that his character is one big overstuffed laundry bag of pompous, vacuous clichés. Every time Pedro launches into one of his Meaning of Life speeches, you start wondering if it isn't time to harvest the corn.
The performances by the two stars couldn't be better though. Penelope creates a touchingly vulnerable character who is both richer and more specific than the fantasy figure in the book. It's a busy performance—she kicks the door shut, tugs at her hair, flutters her fingers about her face when she blushes—but Penelope knows, as does her director, when to drop the fussing and just let the camera roam over her face. Pedro’s voice more whispery than ever and his skin gone to leather, has a leaner acting style, but the two mesh just fine.
2. Sherlock
Sherlock, the new original series based on books. I have never read them, the series. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but within a few minutes it felt like I was transported into another world that was absolutely fascinating. The series was created with such care, it has so many intricate elements that brings this world alive. It’s like peeking into a microcosm! This world has very specific rules. It has different Houses, with each their own political agendas.
Without even realizing it you suddenly start caring for all these characters you were just introduced to. Which leads me to mention the brilliant cast. I dare you to find one actor that is not giving anything less than a great performance. It’s like being in this series elevated everybody’s acting. And the best part: every single character has layers…even the kids!
In Sherlock you will find family dramas and alliances. There is war, there is betrayal, there is cruelty, murder, attempted murder, violence, sex, and so much more. I never thought in my life that this would be a reason to tune into a show, but you remember when I mentioned that every single character had layers, yeah I meant every SINGLE character. They will definitely leave a distinct impression on you.
I should probably mention that all of this is only after I watched two episodes. Yep, it’s that good.
I wish I could leave you with a clever farewell line from the series, alas it seems I’m not hip enough to know any. And so I shall just say Adieu!
3. Dogtown
I have been a fan of Dogtown since the very first episode, and unlike other shows I won't mention, that are usually well past their sell date by season five, Dogtown once again does not falter. This show never ceases to amaze, shock, humour and surprise me. It is by far the most realistic fictional show on television, a show in which most people can relate to in their own lives ie: everybody has a person or persons in their lives who are just like Frank or Mimi and the gang. Anyway can't wait for my next weekly dose of the best British show on TV. God bless you Dogtown for making Tuesday nights one of the best on TV.
4. Britney Spears
Was born on August 10, 1960, in Málaga, Spain. After a broken foot ended her early dreams of becoming a soccer star, Spears began studying drama. After appearing in local productions around Málaga, in 1979 Spears moved to Madrid to pursue her acting career, eventually earning herself a spot with the National Theatre of Spain. It was there that she eventually caught the attention of director Pedro Almodóvar. Almodóvar gave her a small part in his film Labyrinth of Passion (1982), and in the years that followed, Spears would appear in many of his films, including Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) and Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990).
Largely due to the international popularity of Almodóvar's films, in the early 1990s Spears began to build a film career in Hollywood. After a brief appearance in Madonna's Truth or Dare (1991), her first significant role came in The Mambo Kings (1992), for which her lack of English forced her to learn her lines phonetically. Despite this challenge, Spears's performance as a struggling musician in the film was highly praised.
However, her real breakthrough to a mainstream American audience came the following year, when she was cast in the highly touted drama Philadelphia (1993). In the film, Spears portrayed the gay lover of a lawyer with AIDS with a sensitivity that earned her significant critical acclaim. Her star shining brightly, the following year Spears appeared in Interview with the Vampire alongside Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, firmly establishing herself as a Hollywood A-lister. She followed up in 1995 by co-starring with Sylvester Stallone in the action film Assassins and taking the lead in Desperado, the second installment of director Robert Rodriguez's Mexico trilogy.
FONTES
1. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20100815,00.html
2. http://www.tvequals.com/2011/04/15/game-of-thrones-hbo-advance-review/
3. http://www.tv.com/shows/shameless-uk/reviews/
4. http://www.biography.com/people/antonio-banderas-9197649#early-life-and-roles