The Sixth Luso World Cinema blogathon is here!

The World Cup is on its way. Portugal, searching its first title, is a strong contender, as is Brazil, already five times champion. Cape Verde is a surprise with a goalkeeper that became an overnight celebrity.

But I don’t like soccer. So let’s focus on the Luso World I understand the most: Luso cinema. Once again I’m happy to co-host the Luso World Cinema blogathon and bring Luso pride and culture to you. Let’s go!

I kick things off with a review of Carmen Miranda’s only extant film from her Brazilian career: “Alô Alô Carnaval” from 1936.

On my companion blog Lost and Found Films, I tell the story of the restoration of the Brazilian classic "Limite" (1931)

Terry from A Shroud of Thoughts introduces us to TV star from Portuguese descent Karen Valentine. 

Quiggy from The Midnite Drive-In talks about a more than risqué film: the pure cringe "Blame it on Rio" (1984) 

Debra from Moon in Gemini reviews the Brazilian film “Desmundo” (2002), spoken in archaic Portuguese! 

Rebecca from Taking Up Room brings Carmen Miranda back in "Springtime in the Rockies" (1942)!

Sally from 18 Cinema Lane talks what she liked and disliked about "The Naked Jungle" (1954), set in the Amazon rainforest.

Don’t forget to come back and also visit Spellbound with Beth Ann!