Manuel São Bento
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Manuel São Bento’s Biography
Read Full Bio →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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Manuel São Bento’s Journalist Portfolio
The Zone of Interest BFI London Film Festival Review - One of the Most Important Films of Our Tim...
'His Three Daughters' Review: A Powerful yet Bittersweet Performance Showcase of Family, Loss, an...
Interview
See all 4 answers →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.