Marcelo Schoen

Marcelo Schoen

Brazilian. Wannabe cinema researcher.

Favorite films

  • The Godfather
  • The Sound of Music
  • Amadeus
  • Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

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  • Mission: Impossible

    ★★★½

  • The Damned United

    ★★★★½

  • Anora

    ★★★½

  • I'm Still Here

    ★★★★½

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  • Mission: Impossible

    Mission: Impossible

    ★★★½

    Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible (1995), directed by Brian De Palma, is a thrilling and stylish espionage film that redefined the action genre and launched one of the most successful franchises in cinematic history. With its intricate plot, high-stakes tension, and iconic set pieces, the movie remains a standout in the spy-thriller genre.

    The story follows Ethan Hunt (Cruise), an IMF (Impossible Missions Force) agent who becomes the target of a conspiracy after a mission goes disastrously wrong. Accused of being…

  • The Damned United

    The Damned United

    ★★★★½

    "The Damned United", directed by Tom Hooper, is a gripping and unconventional sports drama that delves into the turbulent 44-day tenure of Brian Clough as the manager of Leeds United, one of England's most storied football clubs. Adapted from David Peace's novel of the same name, the film is less about football and more about ambition, rivalry, and the human flaws that define greatness.

    The story follows Clough, played masterfully by Michael Sheen, as he takes over a Leeds United…

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  • Borderland

    Borderland

    ★★★½

    Borderland (2007) is a gritty, intense horror-thriller that combines psychological tension with brutal violence, making it a memorable addition to the Mexican cartel horror subgenre. Directed by Zev Berman, the film is loosely based on real-life events surrounding a cult-related murder in Mexico in the late '80s. This element of reality adds a haunting layer to the narrative, pulling audiences into a story that feels disturbingly possible.

    The film follows three college friends who take a trip to a border…

  • Amadeus

    Amadeus

    ★★★★★

    Amadeus (1984), directed by Milos Forman, is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of historical drama, offering a lavish, emotionally charged, and deeply human portrayal of genius, envy, and the tragic consequences of both. Based on Peter Shaffer's stage play, *Amadeus* reimagines the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through the eyes of his rival, Antonio Salieri, delivering a powerful commentary on talent, mediocrity, and divine cruelty. This film is nothing short of a 10/10, a triumph of filmmaking that…