Brazzil
May 1999
Books, Movies and Plays
CULTURAL PULSE
Plays,movies &
best-seller books
PLAYS
RIO
Os Ratos do Ano 2030 (The Mice from the Year 2030)—Tragicomedy. Written, directed and starred by Flávio Migliaccio with Dirce Migliaccio, the director's sister. A couple argues with a supercomputer after they find that they are on a list to be fired. Teatro do Espaço Cultural dos Correios.
A Dança dos Mitos (The Dance of the Myths)—Comedy. Four people interpret their heroes Jean D'Arc, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Che Guevara. Written by Vinícius Marquez and directed by Marcelo Saback, with Isabela Garcia, Rodolfo Bottino, Rosana Oliveira, and André Bonow. Teatro Sesi.
Os Sete Gatinhos (The Seven Kittens)—Typical feuilleton by Nélson Rodrigues. Directed by Moacyr Góes, with Natália Lage and André Valli. Father goes up the wall when he finds out that his younger daughter Silene lost her virginity to a gigolo who is also the lover of his older daughter. Teatro Leblon.
Alice Através do Espelho (Alice Through the Mirror)—Based on Lewis Carroll’s story. Directed by Paulo de Moraes, with ensemble Armazém de Teatro. In a mobile labyrinth Carroll and Alice share their hallucinations with the public. Fundição Progresso.
À Meia-Noite Chuparei o Teu Sangue (At Midnight I Will Suck Your Blood)—Comedy. Written by Anselmo Prado, directed by Frederico D'Amico, with Abílio Campos and Cléo Funke. Vampire lusting for the blood of a nephew. Teatro Galeria.
SÃO PAULO
A Lua é Minha (The Moon Is Mine)—Drama. Written and directed by Márcio Bortolotto, with Aline Abovsky, Christine Vianna, and Everton Bortotti. To survive an artist must produce new works of art. Dur. 60 min. Um artista plástico se vê diante da necessidade de produzir novas obras para sobreviver. Dir. Texto e dir. Centro Cultural São Paulo.
O Homem Que Sabia Português (The Man Who Knew Portuguese)—Musical. Directed by Chico Pelúcio with Tim Rescala, Marina Machado, Maurício Tizumba, and Regina Spósito. A teacher, his maid and their love life. Tom Brasil.
Cacilda!—Dramedy. Written and directed by José Celso Martinez Corrêa, with Leona Cavalli and Renée Gummie. The story of Brazilian theater though the eyes of virtuoso actress Cacilda Becker. Teatro Oficina.
Corpo a Corpo (Body to Body)—Written by Oduvaldo Viana Filho, directed by Eduardo Tolentino de Araújo, with Zé Carlos Machado. Adman in conflict with his convictions and the values of world he lives in. Teatro Aliança Francesa
Somos Irmãs (We Are Sisters)—Musical. Written by Sandra Louzada, directed by Ney Matogrosso and Cininha de Paula, with Nicette Bruno, Suely Franco, and Beth Goulart. The life story of famous radio era singers Linda e Dircinha Batista. Teatro Cultura Artística.
MOVIES
Just-released
American movies:Pleasantville (A Vida em Preto e Branco), Waking Ned Devine (A Fortuna de Ned), Simon Birch (Pequeno Milagre), At First Sight (À Primeira Vista), Eight Millimeter (Oito Milímetros), Happiness (Felicidade), True Crime (Crime Verdadeiro), Phantoms (Fantasmas), 54 (Studio 54), Forces of Nature (Forças do Destino), In the Deep End of the Ocean (Nas Profundezas do Mar Sem Fim), Ravenous (Mortos de Fome), Waterboy (O Rei da Água), The Matrix (Matrix), The Impostors (Os Impostores), The Education of Little Tree (A Educação de Pequena Árvore), The Confession (A Confissão), Hilary and Jackie (Hilary e Jackie), Never Been Kissed (Nunca Fui Beijada)
Até Que a Vida Nos Separe (Until Life Do Us Apart)—Brazil/1999—Adventure—Directed by José Zaragoza, with Alexandre Borges and Júlia Lemmertz. Five friends from São Paulo and their love exploits.
Outras Estórias (Other Stories)—Brazil/1999—Drama—Directed by Pedro Bial, with Cacá Carvalho, Giulia Gam , and Juca de Oliveira. Based on Guimarães Rosa’s short stories.
Um Copo de Cólera (A Glass of Wrath)—Brasil/1999—Drama—Directed by Aluizio Abranches, with Alexandre Borges, Julia Lemmertz, Ruth de Souza, and Marieta Severo. He is running away from society, she is a politically active journalist. Based on Raduan Nassar’s cult book of same name.
Orfeu (Orpheus)—Brazil/1998—Drama. Remake of Marcel Camus’s Oscar winner Black Orpheus. This is the Orpheus myth and his love for Euridice set among the favela (shantytown) residents in Rio. Based on Orfeu da Conceição, a play by Vinícius de Moraes. Directed by Carlos Diegues, with Toni Garrido, Patrícia França, and Murilo Benício.
Tiradentes—Brazil/1998—Drama. The story of Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, Tiradentes, the martyr of the Brazilian independence. Critics have lambasted the film as a caricature. Directed by Oswaldo Caldeira, with Humberto Martins, Rodolfo Bottino, and Adriana Esteves.
São Jerônimo (Saint Jerome)—Brazil/1999—Drama. The life of Saint Jerome and his preaching in the desert. Directed by Júlio Bressane, with Everaldo Pontes, Hamilton Vaz Pereira and Helena Ignez.
Central do Brasil (Central Station)—Brazil/1998—Drama. A woman who writes letters to illiterate people for a living together with a little boy goes looking for his father. Directed by Walter Salles, with Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira and Marília Pêra.
BOOKS
Fiction
1 A casa dos budas ditosos, Luxúria, João Ubaldo Ribeiro. Objetiva, R$ 19
2 A eminência, Morris West. Record
3 Homem que matou Getúlio Vargas, Jô Soares. Companhia das Letras, R$ 28
4 Conte-me seus sonhos, Sidney Sheldon. Record, R$ 25
5 Toxina, Robin Cook. Record, R$ 28
6 O clube dos anjos, Gula, Luís Fernando Veríssimo. Objetiva, R$ 16.80
7 Ramsés, o templo de milhões de anos, Christian Jacq. Bertrand, R$ 30
8 Mal secreto, Inveja, Zuenir Ventura. Objetiva, R$ 22
9 Veronika decide morrer, Paulo Coelho. Objetiva, R$ 15
10 O Advogado, John Grisham. Rocco, R$ 25
Nonfiction
1 O essencial, Contanza Pascolato. Objetiva, R$ 39
2 A casa do Rio Vermelho, Zélia Gattai. Record, R$ 25
3 As melhores piadas do planeta e da casseta também, vol.2, Casseta e Planeta. Objetiva, R$ 12
4 A viagem do descobrimento, Eduardo Bueno. Objetiva, R$ 18
5 Náufragos, traficantes e degredados, Eduardo Bueno. Objetiva, R$ 19.50
6 203 maneiras de enlouquecer um homem na cama, Olivia Saint Claire. Ediouro, R$ 10.90
7 As barbas do imperador: D. Pedro II, um monarca nos trópicos, Lilia Schwarcz. Companhia das Letras, R$ 32
8 208 maneiras de deixar um homem louco de desejo, Margot Saint-Loup. Ediouro, R$ 9.90
9 A Última grande lição: o sentido da vida, Mitch Albom. Sextante, R$ 18
10 Chiquinha Gonzaga, uma história de vida, Edinha Diniz. Rosa dos Tempos, R$ 22
Computers
1 Cibercultura, Pierre Levy. Editora 34, R$ 25
2 Introdução ao Windows 98, Russel Borland. Campus, R$ 60
3 Filtros para Photoshop, Michael Clark. Ciência Moderna, R$ 53
4 Modelagem de objetos através da UML, José Furlan. Makrom, R$ 44,60
5 Access 97 visual basic passo a passo, Evan Callaran. Makrom, R$ 49,50
According to Jornal do Brasil http://www.jb.com.br
