Livia ReimThe Rise of Queer Characters in Brazilian TelenovelasSouth America has a long history with telenovelas and Brazil is no different. Going all the way back to the 19th-century newspaper serial…Sep 16Sep 16
Livia ReimArt, Community and Accessibility on a Brazilian Tropical IslandIn Brazil, local cinema has been deeply affected by the predatory Hollywood business model.Aug 9Aug 9
Livia ReimThe Cartoon-Network-to-Horror-Fan PipelineMy 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 27Jun 27
Livia ReimWhy Brazilian Horror MattersBrazilians 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 27Jun 27
Livia Reim‘The Blackcoat’s Daughter’ Is a Fable for the LonelyIn the dead of winter, one can’t help but feel lonely. But what if loneliness stretches beyond the season? Osgood Perkins‘ debut project…Feb 5Feb 5
Livia ReimToo 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 5Feb 5
Livia Reim‘Friendly Beast’ Breaks Down Polite SocietyThe film Friendly Beast, directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida, follows the restaurant La Barca. When a couple comes in late at night, Inácio…Nov 17, 2023Nov 17, 2023
Livia Reim‘Invisible City’: Brazil’s Answer To Religious HorrorHorror 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, 2023Oct 25, 2023
Livia Reim“An Unforgettable Year — Summer” Shows Truths About CarnivalBased on the Brazilian short story collection of the same name, the movie An Unforgettable Year — Summer introduces us to Inha (Lívia…Oct 25, 2023Oct 25, 2023
Livia ReimLatino Stereotypes: How Hollywood Transformed Us Into A MonolithYour 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, 2023Sep 1, 2023