An occasionally updated compilation of my favorite film performances, by people of all ages, genders and nationalities. In chronological order.…
2021 | Year in Review
The best 25 films I watched for the first time in 2021. More stats here.
Women Directors 2021 Challenge
My 2020 Women Directors Challenge was a success, so in an effort to continue with the trend of gender equality…
Women Directors 2020 Challenge
In 2019, out of the 198 films I watched, only 39 were directed by women. That's 20%.
In an effort…
Palme D'Or Ranked
Out of the 70+ winners of the Cannes Film Festival (whether the prize was called Palme D'Or or Grand Prix)…
Curtas Vila do Conde 2021
International Competition ranked. Also watched O Teu Nome É (2021) by Paulo Patrício.
MinimaList
Highly subjective selection of films that I consider minimalist. To me, minimalist filmmaking means there is no complicated plot, no…
2020 | Year in Review
The best 40 films I watched for the first time in 2020. More stats here.
Historical & Period Comedies
Satire and history are an awesome mix. I love period comedies and find them particularly entertaining and provoking. Unfortunately, they're…
Lisbon & Sintra Film Festival '20
Only two movies because, you know, covid.
Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival ’12
Found an old movie journal where I wrote down the movies I watched back in 2012.
Beloved Short Films
Although my experience watching short films has been quite limited, in my cinematic journey I've discovered some great gems in…