Leo Noboru Lima
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
School
Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado
Expertise
Classic Cinema, Pixar, HBO Series
- Leo has ample experience both as a film writer and as a filmmaker, and has directed two short films.
- In 2015, he became the youngest-ever winner of an award at the renowned Bluecat Screenplay Competition.
- He has seen every film on the 2012 and 2022 editions of the Sight & Sound Top 250 list.
Experience
Leo has been passionate about films and TV from a very young age. He began trying his hand at reviews and longform articles as early as when he was 12 years old, and has written for a multitude of blogs and sites over the years. His passion for classic cinema led him to develop a deep familiarity with films from all eras and various corners of the world, and to keep up to speed on everything that goes on in the social media film-o-sphere. In addition to that, he has also accrued firsthand experience with the craft of filmmaking by working in a variety of fields in film school, writing and directing chiefly among them.
Education
Leo is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Film at FAAP - Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado, located in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Stories By Leo Noboru Lima
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The Boys is known for gruesome superhero violence, but some of the most brutal moments aren't gory at all. Here are the most brutal moments in season 4.
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Some sci-fi flops don't deserve to be defended, but the filmmakers behind these box office disappointments still stand behind their cinematic work to this day.
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Netflix has more sci-fi movies hitting its library in July 2024, including the entire trilogies of two hit sci-fi franchises, and a hilarious animated sequel.
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Superhero movies are under a lot of scrutiny by passionate fans, and that's why many of them often have alternate endings that ended up getting changed.
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Many VFX in the Deadpool movies are so seamless that you don't notice the CGI. So here are some examples of when digital imagery made movie magic.
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TV shows may not have the big budgets of movies, but they still use visual effects to bring them to life. Here's what some great shows look like before VFX.
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In order to get genuine scares from actors, some horror movie directors have opted for tricky scare tactics, including some that are very morally questionable.
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Even with all the great horror movies we enjoyed in 2023, there are always more underrated horror movies that audiences are missing. Here are some of the best.
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Nothing beats a great villain in our favorite sci-fi shows and films. Just as fun are bloopers that reveal another side of the actors playing the baddies.
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Movies can go too far for many reasons, ranging from shock value to making a legitimate point. These are 15 disturbing scenes that went way too far -- and why.
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Plenty of great sci-fi movies have arrived in 2024, but there's a lot more to come, from the Mad Max saga to more xenomorphs, animated robots, and more.
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It's been years since the last "Hunger Games" movie. With "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" arriving, here's everything you need to remember about the story.
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In the world of The Witcher, power can take many forms. But who among its cast of magic-wielders is the most formidable, and who has the most potential?
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Gerard Butler is very underrated as an actor. Here, we explore some of the A-list talent's starring roles.
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"The Legend of Korra" still stands the test of time. These are the 15 best episodes of the beloved "Avatar: The Last Airbender" spin-off series.
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Blonde's take on the life of Marilyn Monroe is understandably controversial. The performances, though? It's hard to imagine better.