Manuel São Bento 🔜 #LFF
@manuelsbento.bsky.social
🇵🇹 Film Critic
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes approved
✍ FandomWire, Movies We Texted About, Talking Films
🎙️ Once Upon a Franchise
🪪 OFCS, IFSCritics
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🍅 Rotten Tomatoes approved
✍ FandomWire, Movies We Texted About, Talking Films
🎙️ Once Upon a Franchise
🪪 OFCS, IFSCritics
Portfolio: https://linktr.ee/manuelsbento
#NowWatching: THE LOST BUS
I like Paul Greengrass' movies. Love the Matthew McConaughey & America Ferrera lead combo. And I love survival stories, even more if they're based on true events. Somehow, I've missed the reception to this film, so I'm going in with no expectations.
I like Paul Greengrass' movies. Love the Matthew McConaughey & America Ferrera lead combo. And I love survival stories, even more if they're based on true events. Somehow, I've missed the reception to this film, so I'm going in with no expectations.
September 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#NowWatching: THE LOST BUS
I like Paul Greengrass' movies. Love the Matthew McConaughey & America Ferrera lead combo. And I love survival stories, even more if they're based on true events. Somehow, I've missed the reception to this film, so I'm going in with no expectations.
I like Paul Greengrass' movies. Love the Matthew McConaughey & America Ferrera lead combo. And I love survival stories, even more if they're based on true events. Somehow, I've missed the reception to this film, so I'm going in with no expectations.
Okay, please let me know if this is a real IMAX screen because how doesn't Europe have one of these everywhere?!
September 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Okay, please let me know if this is a real IMAX screen because how doesn't Europe have one of these everywhere?!
Can we talk about #OneBattleAfterAnother's costume designer, Colleen Atwood, for a second?
Absolutely *brilliant* idea to give Chase Infiniti's character a leather jacket & tulle skirt combination, exceptionally describing Willa's arc from innocent child to a fearless woman.
Absolutely *brilliant* idea to give Chase Infiniti's character a leather jacket & tulle skirt combination, exceptionally describing Willa's arc from innocent child to a fearless woman.
September 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Can we talk about #OneBattleAfterAnother's costume designer, Colleen Atwood, for a second?
Absolutely *brilliant* idea to give Chase Infiniti's character a leather jacket & tulle skirt combination, exceptionally describing Willa's arc from innocent child to a fearless woman.
Absolutely *brilliant* idea to give Chase Infiniti's character a leather jacket & tulle skirt combination, exceptionally describing Willa's arc from innocent child to a fearless woman.
Any (paid) outlet out there interested in the following reviews from the upcoming #LFF?
The Voice of Hind Rajab
A Private Life
Train Dreams
Hamlet
Dreams
The Voice of Hind Rajab
A Private Life
Train Dreams
Hamlet
Dreams
September 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Any (paid) outlet out there interested in the following reviews from the upcoming #LFF?
The Voice of Hind Rajab
A Private Life
Train Dreams
Hamlet
Dreams
The Voice of Hind Rajab
A Private Life
Train Dreams
Hamlet
Dreams
#NowWatching: PLAY DIRTY
Am I the only one surprised by the fact that this is only the fifth feature film Shane Black ever directed? Damn. Well, I'm a fan of his style, so I'm hoping for a good time!
Am I the only one surprised by the fact that this is only the fifth feature film Shane Black ever directed? Damn. Well, I'm a fan of his style, so I'm hoping for a good time!
September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#NowWatching: PLAY DIRTY
Am I the only one surprised by the fact that this is only the fifth feature film Shane Black ever directed? Damn. Well, I'm a fan of his style, so I'm hoping for a good time!
Am I the only one surprised by the fact that this is only the fifth feature film Shane Black ever directed? Damn. Well, I'm a fan of his style, so I'm hoping for a good time!
New week, new #OnceUponAFranchise episode!
Leave your thoughts, comments & questions below about THOR: THE DARK WORLD.
Leave your thoughts, comments & questions below about THOR: THE DARK WORLD.
September 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
New week, new #OnceUponAFranchise episode!
Leave your thoughts, comments & questions below about THOR: THE DARK WORLD.
Leave your thoughts, comments & questions below about THOR: THE DARK WORLD.
The #OneBattleAfterAnother average rating on Rotten Tomatoes is, by far, the most impressive number out there.
September 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The #OneBattleAfterAnother average rating on Rotten Tomatoes is, by far, the most impressive number out there.
I rarely tweet anything right out of the theater, but I don't need time to process how absolutely phenomenal Chase Infiniti's feature film debut truly is. You want an insane reaction? Chase deserves an Oscar nom more than ANY other actor/artist in the film! #OneBattleAfterAnother
September 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I rarely tweet anything right out of the theater, but I don't need time to process how absolutely phenomenal Chase Infiniti's feature film debut truly is. You want an insane reaction? Chase deserves an Oscar nom more than ANY other actor/artist in the film! #OneBattleAfterAnother
Wait... is Mahershala Ali still in for that BLADE movie after all? Or is this just Marvel going "well, the animation was done, so we just went with it" kind of thing? #MarvelZombies
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Wait... is Mahershala Ali still in for that BLADE movie after all? Or is this just Marvel going "well, the animation was done, so we just went with it" kind of thing? #MarvelZombies
#NowWatching: ALL OF YOU
Completely unfamiliar with the narrative, but I do know it's William Bridges' solo feature directorial debut & he's written some of my favorite #BlackMirror episodes, so hoping for the best!
Completely unfamiliar with the narrative, but I do know it's William Bridges' solo feature directorial debut & he's written some of my favorite #BlackMirror episodes, so hoping for the best!
September 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#NowWatching: ALL OF YOU
Completely unfamiliar with the narrative, but I do know it's William Bridges' solo feature directorial debut & he's written some of my favorite #BlackMirror episodes, so hoping for the best!
Completely unfamiliar with the narrative, but I do know it's William Bridges' solo feature directorial debut & he's written some of my favorite #BlackMirror episodes, so hoping for the best!
Took me literally two minutes.
So, if it's women who are stereotypically and negatively portrayed, that's OK.
But if men follow the same development path, then that "stings a bit".
Oh, f*** off.
So, if it's women who are stereotypically and negatively portrayed, that's OK.
But if men follow the same development path, then that "stings a bit".
Oh, f*** off.
September 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Took me literally two minutes.
So, if it's women who are stereotypically and negatively portrayed, that's OK.
But if men follow the same development path, then that "stings a bit".
Oh, f*** off.
So, if it's women who are stereotypically and negatively portrayed, that's OK.
But if men follow the same development path, then that "stings a bit".
Oh, f*** off.
September 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Not sure I'll be able to watch 30 (!) films when I struggle to get to 20 every festival, but then again, I'm more experienced now, so...
This is what I'll attempt! Full reviews for most films, can't tell you which ones yet.
This is what I'll attempt! Full reviews for most films, can't tell you which ones yet.
September 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Not sure I'll be able to watch 30 (!) films when I struggle to get to 20 every festival, but then again, I'm more experienced now, so...
This is what I'll attempt! Full reviews for most films, can't tell you which ones yet.
This is what I'll attempt! Full reviews for most films, can't tell you which ones yet.
Going back in time. I loved playing #ShadowOfMordor & I never got around to playing the sequel, so...
Time to go through the first game again & then step into #ShadowOfWar after.
Time to go through the first game again & then step into #ShadowOfWar after.
September 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Going back in time. I loved playing #ShadowOfMordor & I never got around to playing the sequel, so...
Time to go through the first game again & then step into #ShadowOfWar after.
Time to go through the first game again & then step into #ShadowOfWar after.
I looooooooove doing film festival spreadsheets.
September 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I looooooooove doing film festival spreadsheets.
MCU Phase One Pre-Podcast:
1. The Avengers
2. Iron Man
3. Captain America: The First Avenger
4. Iron Man 2
5. Thor
6. The Incredible Hulk
MCU Phase One Post-Podcast:
1. The Avengers
2. Iron Man
3. Thor
4. Captain America: The First Avenger
5. The Incredible Hulk
6. Iron Man 2
1. The Avengers
2. Iron Man
3. Captain America: The First Avenger
4. Iron Man 2
5. Thor
6. The Incredible Hulk
MCU Phase One Post-Podcast:
1. The Avengers
2. Iron Man
3. Thor
4. Captain America: The First Avenger
5. The Incredible Hulk
6. Iron Man 2
September 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
MCU Phase One Pre-Podcast:
1. The Avengers
2. Iron Man
3. Captain America: The First Avenger
4. Iron Man 2
5. Thor
6. The Incredible Hulk
MCU Phase One Post-Podcast:
1. The Avengers
2. Iron Man
3. Thor
4. Captain America: The First Avenger
5. The Incredible Hulk
6. Iron Man 2
1. The Avengers
2. Iron Man
3. Captain America: The First Avenger
4. Iron Man 2
5. Thor
6. The Incredible Hulk
MCU Phase One Post-Podcast:
1. The Avengers
2. Iron Man
3. Thor
4. Captain America: The First Avenger
5. The Incredible Hulk
6. Iron Man 2
In case people are wondering... #OneBattleAfterAnother
September 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In case people are wondering... #OneBattleAfterAnother
After a short break, #OnceUponAFranchise will be back this week with IRON MAN 3.
Leave your thoughts, questions & any other type of feedback below! You (very likely) will be featured on the show!
Leave your thoughts, questions & any other type of feedback below! You (very likely) will be featured on the show!
September 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
After a short break, #OnceUponAFranchise will be back this week with IRON MAN 3.
Leave your thoughts, questions & any other type of feedback below! You (very likely) will be featured on the show!
Leave your thoughts, questions & any other type of feedback below! You (very likely) will be featured on the show!
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE remains one of the best films of 2023.
September 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE remains one of the best films of 2023.
One of the worst takes EVER posted in this app. Or any app, really.
September 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
One of the worst takes EVER posted in this app. Or any app, really.
Sure, I'll watch your screener. Of course I won't be bothered by a gigantic watermark in the middle of the screen. No, don't worry, don't change a thing, I'm positive critics won't be affected by this in the slightest.
Major studios are always the worst.
Major studios are always the worst.
September 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Sure, I'll watch your screener. Of course I won't be bothered by a gigantic watermark in the middle of the screen. No, don't worry, don't change a thing, I'm positive critics won't be affected by this in the slightest.
Major studios are always the worst.
Major studios are always the worst.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I started using Muck Rack. It's just easier to get my whole portfolio there than to keep maintaining a personal blog that just links to the original article. I'll still have my Linktree for all other platforms.
Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/manuelsbento
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/manuelsbento
Muck Rack: https://muckrack.com/manuelsbento
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/manuelsbento
This final paragraph is the perfect summary of a pretty clear elitism defender.
It's someone who prefers a secretly manipulated algorithm featuring barely 50 (almost exclusively American) reviews to a mathematical aggregator with hundreds of critics around the world...
All is said.
It's someone who prefers a secretly manipulated algorithm featuring barely 50 (almost exclusively American) reviews to a mathematical aggregator with hundreds of critics around the world...
All is said.
September 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This final paragraph is the perfect summary of a pretty clear elitism defender.
It's someone who prefers a secretly manipulated algorithm featuring barely 50 (almost exclusively American) reviews to a mathematical aggregator with hundreds of critics around the world...
All is said.
It's someone who prefers a secretly manipulated algorithm featuring barely 50 (almost exclusively American) reviews to a mathematical aggregator with hundreds of critics around the world...
All is said.
Oh yeah, there it is. I jumped the gun on this one, I didn't expect the @NextBestPicture mention in the next paragraph 😂
September 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Oh yeah, there it is. I jumped the gun on this one, I didn't expect the @NextBestPicture mention in the next paragraph 😂
The vast majority of accredited press for festivals isn't RT-approved. The over-the-top social media reactions - which I've complained about myself literally every week or so - have nothing to do with the aggregator. It's a much broader problem.
September 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The vast majority of accredited press for festivals isn't RT-approved. The over-the-top social media reactions - which I've complained about myself literally every week or so - have nothing to do with the aggregator. It's a much broader problem.