S****y Diary of a Wannabe Cinephile

Matheus Siqueira
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"S****y Diary of a Wannabe Cinephile" peeps into the chaotic mind of a film researcher who can't help but spill their popcorn. It's a whirlwind of quick, unfiltered takes on the latest flicks and series, served with a side of bad humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. Join the fun as we dive into the good, the ugly, and the downright bizarre of cinema, all from the perspective of someone with questionable taste and a lot of opinions.

Episodes

  1. Civil War and Distancing the Viewer from the action

    06/04/2024

    Civil War and Distancing the Viewer from the action

    Alex Garland is a master in transmitting the characters emotions to the viewers but it seems that he was either aiming to do something different in Civil War or completely missed the point? In this episode I discuss my messy feeling after watching Civil War a second time.

    13 min
  2. Furiosa - Why are sequels better now?

    05/31/2024

    Furiosa - Why are sequels better now?

    What makes George Miller's Furiosa stand out among his diverse filmography? Why are recent prequels often more compelling than their original movies?

    13 min
  3. Shogun - Destiny, personal ambition and the useless hero

    05/28/2024

    Shogun - Destiny, personal ambition and the useless hero

    Shogun is unique in questioning if there is such thing a personal destiny. It also questions when you serve a greater good are you not just serving the desire of the more powerful people in control? It also brings a rare portrayal of a protagonist who lacks control over his fate.

    21 min
  4. Where are the Portuguese actors in Shogun?

    05/27/2024

    Where are the Portuguese actors in Shogun?

    First Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver as a Portuguese priests in Scorcese's Silence, now more british actors as Portuguese in Shogun?! Where the hell are all the Portuguese speaking actors in Hollywood?

    10 min
  5. Spermworld - Metonym and Metaphor in Documentaries

    05/19/2024

    Spermworld - Metonym and Metaphor in Documentaries

    Lance Oppenheim latest documentary exemplies quite well the diferrence between how visual language can use Metonym and Metaphor. This becomes even clearer when comparing with productions from Vice Media. Link for full transcription: https://matheussiqueira.com/spermworld-metonym-and-metaphors-in-documentary/

    18 min
  6. Character Arc and Arguments of Fallout Season 1

    05/18/2024

    Character Arc and Arguments of Fallout Season 1

    What is an argument? Why is it important to the Hero's Journey? Analyzing the character arc and argument of the three main characters in the season 1 of Fallout: Can companies control whole humanity? Is it possible to ignore reality and live in bliss? Can you be a good person in a bad world?

    19 min
  7. The Toast of London and Fallout Episode 2

    05/16/2024

    The Toast of London and Fallout Episode 2

    The visual gag and the actors body in the British vs America comedy. Matt Berry is a good writer? What does Cowboy Beebop has to do with Fallout? Reaching the viewer through violence and disgut, ideas about The Boys and Fallout. Full transcript: https://matheussiqueira.com/the-toast-of-london-and-fallout-episode-2-s****y-diary-of-a-wannabe-cinephile/

    22 min
  8. Fallout Series - Season 1 Episode 1

    05/15/2024

    Fallout Series - Season 1 Episode 1

    Plato's cave? A poetic way to say the world has gone to hell? The psychology of world-building? Today's episode is on the first episode of the 2024 Fallout series. Full transcript can be found here: https://matheussiqueira.com/fallout-season-1-episode-1-review-s****y-diary-of-a-wannabe-cinephile/

    25 min
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"S****y Diary of a Wannabe Cinephile" peeps into the chaotic mind of a film researcher who can't help but spill their popcorn. It's a whirlwind of quick, unfiltered takes on the latest flicks and series, served with a side of bad humor and a sprinkle of sarcasm. Join the fun as we dive into the good, the ugly, and the downright bizarre of cinema, all from the perspective of someone with questionable taste and a lot of opinions.

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