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Livia Reim

The Rise of Queer Characters in Brazilian Telenovelas

South America has a long history with telenovelas and Brazil is no different. Going all the way back to the 19th-century newspaper serial…

Sep 16

The Rise of Queer Characters in Brazilian Telenovelas

Sep 16

Livia Reim

Art, Community and Accessibility on a Brazilian Tropical Island

In Brazil, local cinema has been deeply affected by the predatory Hollywood business model.

Aug 9

Art, Community and Accessibility on a Brazilian Tropical Island

Aug 9

Livia Reim

The Cartoon-Network-to-Horror-Fan Pipeline

My siblings and I grew up watching Cartoon Network. And while in different levels of interest, it is fair to say all of us grew into big…

Jun 27

The Cartoon-Network-to-Horror-Fan Pipeline

Jun 27

Livia Reim

Why Brazilian Horror Matters

Brazilians love horror. Just in 2023, Talk To Me became one of the highest-grossing films in the country, with half a million tickets sold…

Jun 27

Why Brazilian Horror Matters

Jun 27

Livia Reim

‘The Blackcoat’s Daughter’ Is a Fable for the Lonely

In the dead of winter, one can’t help but feel lonely. But what if loneliness stretches beyond the season? Osgood Perkins‘ debut project…

Feb 5

‘The Blackcoat’s Daughter’ Is a Fable for the Lonely

Feb 5

Livia Reim

Too Close to Home: Why Were Brazilians Outraged by This True Crime Series?

The Girl Who Killed Her Parents trilogy is classic true crime with a twist. The films tell the story of Manfred’s and Marísia’s von…

Feb 5

Too Close to Home: Why Were Brazilians Outraged by This True Crime Series?

Feb 5

Livia Reim

‘Friendly Beast’ Breaks Down Polite Society

The film Friendly Beast, directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida, follows the restaurant La Barca. When a couple comes in late at night, Inácio…

Nov 17, 2023

‘Friendly Beast’ Breaks Down Polite Society

Nov 17, 2023

Livia Reim

‘Invisible City’: Brazil’s Answer To Religious Horror

Horror has long been seen as underground. Films such as Rosemary’s Baby (1969), The Exorcist (1973), or The Evil Dead (1981) have been, for…

Oct 25, 2023

‘Invisible City’: Brazil’s Answer To Religious Horror

Oct 25, 2023

Livia Reim

“An Unforgettable Year — Summer” Shows Truths About Carnival

Based on the Brazilian short story collection of the same name, the movie An Unforgettable Year — Summer introduces us to Inha (Lívia…

Oct 25, 2023

“An Unforgettable Year — Summer” Shows Truths About Carnival

Oct 25, 2023

Livia Reim

Latino Stereotypes: How Hollywood Transformed Us Into A Monolith

Your favorite show it’s on. You have been following these characters for a couple of weeks now and are ready to cheer for them as they…

Sep 1, 2023

Latino Stereotypes: How Hollywood Transformed Us Into A Monolith

Sep 1, 2023

Livia Reim

Livia Reim

BA Marketing & Advertising/Faesa. MA Filmmaking/CFS. Instagram: @lavemhistoria_oficial / Vimeo: vimeo.com/liviareim

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