This year’s Oscar nominations mark a clear turning point in the Academy’s recent history. Sinners became the most-nominated film of the edition, Brazil once again stands out strongly in major categories, and international cinema is gradually moving away from a peripheral position to compete on equal footing with Hollywood’s biggest productions. Added to this is a historic development: for the first time, the Oscar for Achievement in Casting is being awarded, a category that f

There is a new space for musical theatre fans in Buenos Aires nightlife. Recast held its second edition on January 10, following a very successful first event on September 20, and it confirmed something important: this is not just another party, but a meeting point for those of us who live and breathe musicals. The concept works as a crossover between Broadway and a nightclub, executed with great aesthetic and conceptual care. It’s not just about playing songs: there are live

There’s something new series haven’t been able to recreate. People of all ages binge-watch shows from years ago, searching for something that no longer exists—or is on the brink of extinction. Because they were originally made for television networks rather than streaming platforms, series used to run about 22 episodes per season and last as many seasons as their success allowed. Those 22 episodes were spread throughout the year and included holiday specials (Halloween, Chris

The television series Monzón , released in 2019, is a loose adaptation of the book Monzón, Secreto de Sumario by María Adelina Staiolo. In addition, according to the title card that appears at the end of each episode, it is based on real testimonies, graphic and audiovisual archival material, and publicly available information. From its promotional material, the creators make clear their intention to focus on the investigation and trial surrounding the femicide of Alicia Muñ

On Monday, December 15 at noon, the Teatro Astral opened its doors for a highly anticipated event: the pre-opening of Anastasia: The Musical , one of the major bets on Buenos Aires’ theater scene for 2026. It was not a traditional performance, but rather an event designed as the project’s official presentation, featuring exclusive previews and several surprises. The experience began in a playful way, with a trivia game about the history of Anastasia that helped warm up the au

The film Klaus , released in 2019, stands out within the vast catalog of Christmas movies for proposing an origin story that does not rely on magic as its central explanation. Set on a fictional island called Smeerenburg—loosely inspired by a real settlement that existed in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard between the 17th and 18th centuries—the story follows Jesper, a wealthy and irresponsible young man sent by his father to open a post office as punishment and a test

Christmas is often thought of as an ancient celebration, filled with religious symbolism and a supposed magic that returns every December. However, when we look at its historical origins, it becomes clear that it is a holiday built from multiple cultural traditions, political decisions, and religious reinterpretations. The date of December 25, for example, does not coincide with the historical moment when Jesus is believed to have been born, which is estimated to have occurre

Christmas fiction is often organized around a very clear opposition: characters who love Christmas versus characters who hate it. Dash & Lily places this tension at the center of its narrative and uses it to explore relationships, expectations, and the meanings associated with the holiday season. Released on Netflix , the series tells the story of two teenagers who never meet face to face but communicate through a red notebook they leave in different spots around New York Ci

We’re in the middle of the festive season, and it felt like the perfect time to dive into a topic that really fascinates me: the Hallmark Cinematic Universe . Basically, Christmas movies with the most predictable plots you can imagine, the whitest protagonists you can imagine, and the most basic personalities you can imagine. We’ve all seen at least one—and if you’ve seen one, you’ve basically seen them all. But let’s rewind a bit. What is Hallmark? It’s a family-owned compan

There’s no way I can think about “revenge in cinema” without thinking of Promising Young Woman , released in 2020. The story follows Cassie, a young woman who used to be a top medical student until an event involving her best friend derailed her career. She now lives with her parents and works at a café, but at night she leads a double life, seeking revenge against men who take advantage of intoxicated women. More specifically, Cassie’s friend Nina was the victim of a gang se

Talking about Cromañón is not only about what happened on December 30, 2004, but also about everything that continued to happen over the following decades. One of the least well-known —yet most revealing— dimensions is the debate over comprehensive reparations: what the State recognizes, whom it recognizes, how it provides reparations, and according to which logic it updates (or fails to update) that recognition. The subsidy is not charity; it is a political admission of resp

I firmly believe that the Marvel universe set the bar ridiculously high with its first series, WandaVision , only to later show a rather embarrassing decline through years of mediocre mass production. WandaVision premiered in 2021 and was the first series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which until then had only released films. It tells the story of Wanda and Vision, a couple who seem to be living a dream life in a small suburban town, within a reality that moves through d