Rui Oliveira

Rui Oliveira

Cinema grad | Photographer & Graphic Designer

Favorite films

  • Le Bonheur
  • Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania
  • Au Hasard Balthazar
  • The Master

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  • Conclave

    ★★★½

  • What Have I Done to Deserve This?

    ★★★

  • Moana 2

    ★★½

  • Vermiglio

    ★★★½

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  • Dark Habits

    Dark Habits

    ★★★

    Dark Habits explores religion and desire in an interesting way, though the execution feels a bit chaotic at times. Some scenes are awkward, and the humor doesn’t always land. Still, it’s clear Almodóvar is starting to find his own style. Despite its flaws, the film treats its characters with respect, showing their complex personalities even in bizarre situations.

  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★½

    "Anora" might not be a masterpiece, but it's definitely one of the most entertaining films I've seen lately. The energetic storyline is hard to overlook, and the chaotic home scene really stands out as one of Baker's finest moments.

    Mikey Madison totally nails it as Ani right from the beginning. The second half really picks up, ramping up the tension and making her journey even more thrilling, which keeps the film moving consistently through its highs and lows.

    That said,…

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  • I Saw the TV Glow

    I Saw the TV Glow

    ★★

    I really wanted to like "I Saw the TV Glow," but its pretentious execution just missed the mark for me. The film has an intriguing concept, but the basic metaphors feel outdated and don’t resonate. I understand the trans allegory and the themes of identity crisis, along with the feelings of emptiness and isolation that many of us queer individuals experience. However, when the core idea is laid out at the beginning and remains unchanged by the end, it feels…

  • Joker: Folie à Deux

    Joker: Folie à Deux

    ★★★★

    In a world where conformity often dominates, it’s nice to see a commercially-driven film that breaks away from the norm and embraces creative freedom. Joker: Folie à Deux stands out among sequels, especially in the superhero genre, where action-heavy stories usually take the lead. Todd Phillips focuses on Arthur Fleck's psychological struggles and his bond with Harley Quinn, prioritising character development over the typical conflict-driven plot.

    The musical sequences offer glimpses into the characters' minds, blurring the line between what's…

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