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Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic.
Member of the following associations: Online Film Critics Society (OFCS), Online Film & Television Association (OFTA), and The International Film Society Critics (IFSC).
Reviews can be found in English at outlets such as FandomWire and Movies We Texted About, as well as in European Portuguese at SAPO.
Co-host of the weekly podcast 'Once Upon a Franchise' with Ren Vieira, where major film franchises are re-examined from start to finish.

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Poor Things Venice Film Festival Review - Emma Stone Shines in The Best Film of the Year So Far

Poor Things Venice Film Festival Review - Emma Stone Shines in The Best Film of the Year So Far

Not only is Poor Things the best movie of the festival, but it’s also the best of the year so far, as well as…

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The Zone of Interest BFI London Film Festival Review - One of the Most Important Films of Our Tim...

The Zone of Interest BFI London Film Festival Review - One of the Most Important Films of Our Tim...

The Zone of Interest is one of the most memorable, remarkable films of the last few years. Jonathan Glazer ac…

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'His Three Daughters' Review: A Powerful yet Bittersweet Performance Showcase of Family, Loss, an...

'His Three Daughters' Review: A Powerful yet Bittersweet Performance Showcase of Family, Loss, an...

His Three Daughters is a deeply moving, human portrait that does justice to the extraordinary talent of its c…

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'Thunderbolts*' Movie Review: A Refreshing, Character-Driven Detour From Multiversal Chaos

'Thunderbolts*' Movie Review: A Refreshing, Character-Driven Detour From Multiversal Chaos

Thunderbolts* is an exceptional superhero movie precisely because it focuses on a deep exploration of human f…

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'Dune: Part Two' Review: The New Generational Epitome of Sci-Fi Epics | Talking Films

'Dune: Part Two' Review: The New Generational Epitome of Sci-Fi Epics | Talking Films

Dune: Part Two surpasses even the highest expectations, establishing itself as an unquestionable technical ma…

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'Supergirl' (2026): A Fierce, Gritty Cosmic Awakening Hampered by Familiar Trimmings

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Reviews — 4 min read Directed by: Craig Gillespie Written by: Ana Nogueira Starring: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, Jason Momoa Runtime: 108 min Synopsis: Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock), a young woman who has witnessed the destruction of her home planet and spent years wandering a harsh, unforgiving galaxy, is sought out by a young alien girl named Ruthye (Eve Ridley) seeking vengeance against the cruel mercenary Krem of the Yellow...
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'The Drama' (2026): The Agonizing Fragility of Modern Acceptance

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Reviews — 3 min read © A24 Directed by: Kristoffer Borgli Written by: Kristoffer Borgli Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie Runtime: 105 min Synopsis: A young couple's life unravels in the days leading up to their wedding when a shocking, unexecuted secret from the bride's past is unexpectedly brought to light, spiraling their relationship into a tense, surreal psychological nightmare.
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'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' (2026): A Cinematic Expansion That Walks a Safe, Familiar Path

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Reviews — 3 min read Directed by: Jon Favreau Written by: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor Starring: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White Runtime: 112 min Synopsis: Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his adorable apprentice Grogu embark on a grand new big-screen adventure.
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How is social media changing news?

In an irrevocably impactful manner.

What's your favorite social network?

I'm gonna cheat a little bit and say Letterboxd. It's the perfect mix of general audience, cinephiles, and critics in a respectful community.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Quite a few, but my review of Florian Zeller's The Father stands out as a powerfully personal piece.
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